Florida Plumbing TAC Closes Loophole on Faulty Pipe Repairs
The Florida Plumbing Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has voted to strengthen the State's Building Code, clarifying a technical definition that certain contractors have exploited.
This ruling confirms that only continuous cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) installations meet Florida Building Code standards, with no "gaps" left at branch or service connections.
- The decision protects future condominium and commercial property owners who choose to use CIPP as a cost-effective rehabilitation solution.
- It also supports legal warranty claims by thousands of Florida property owners who have suffered from premature pipe failures and water damage caused by the CIPP "gapping" installation shortcut.
Building integrity, sealed for good — Florida tightens Code to end pipe 'gapping' once and for all.
Author's summary: Florida strengthens Building Code to prevent faulty pipe repairs.