The Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit - Residential 1 & 2 Family, printed on the form as the Lawn Irrigation Rough Plumbing Inspection Affidavit, is a sworn statement used by the City of Cape Coral Building Division for residential irrigation work. It is one of the documents that supports a Cape Coral permit for a lawn irrigation system. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the City of Cape Coral in its Permit Document Center.
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What is Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL?
The Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit - Residential 1 & 2 Family is the City of Cape Coral Building Division's sworn statement, printed as the Lawn Irrigation Rough Plumbing Inspection Affidavit, in which a contractor or owner/builder attests that an irrigation system meets code.
By signing, the contractor or owner/builder swears, from personal knowledge, to the installation points printed on the form:
- Schedule 40 PVC for all static pressurized water lines, and purple PVC pipe for all non-potable water sources, including irrigation systems.
- Burial depth of 12" for static pressure lines and 6" for lateral lines.
- Purple primer conforming to ASTM F656 on PVC solvent-cement joints, and solvent cement conforming to ASTM D2564 on all joint surfaces.
- Water piping sized so that maximum water velocity does not exceed 5 fps.
- Directly buried low voltage wire labeled for Direct Burial.
- Date/time-stamped photographs that comprehensively show the installation and the job location identifiers.
The declaration states that the system at the referenced permit and address was designed and installed to comply with F.S. Title. XXVIII, Ch. 373, § 228, the City of Cape Coral Code of Ordinance 46-23 and the Florida Building Code, Plumbing Volume, Appendix F. 8th Edition (2023). The city lists it under Affidavits in its Permit Document Center. The form is made for residential 1 and 2 family work.
Who needs to file Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL?
The contractor or applicant on a residential 1 and 2 family lawn irrigation permit in the City of Cape Coral completes this affidavit. The form asks for the permit number, site address, the contractor or applicant name and a license number, and it is signed by the Contractor / Owner/Builder.
- Licensed contractors installing an irrigation system sign it as the contractor.
- Owner/builders sign in the same signature line, and the form names them next to the contractor.
The form is titled for Residential 1 & 2 Family, so it is not the form for other building types. The city's Permit Document Center also lists separate irrigation documents, including the Irrigation Guidelines - Residential 1 & 2 Family and a Lawn Irrigation Guideline - Commercial, so check the guideline for your project type. The form does not say that anyone may sign on behalf of the contractor or owner/builder, and the signer swears under penalties of perjury to the facts stated.
When to file Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL
Submit the affidavit before you schedule the inspections. The form says the affidavit and the necessary photos must be uploaded to the portal prior to scheduling the Rough Plumbing and Plumbing Final inspection, and that both inspections are scheduled for the same date. A copy of the affidavit and the accompanying photographs must also be provided to the inspector onsite. The form prints no other deadline, validity period or processing time.
Documents you need
- Photographs of the irrigation installation, each with a date/time stamp, comprehensively showing the installation and/or construction and the job location identifiers; upload them with the affidavit.
- A copy of the signed affidavit and the accompanying photographs, given to the inspector onsite at the inspection.
- A certification from a Registered Florida Professional Engineer, only if the building official finds the photographs insufficient or missing information and the inspector requires the engineer to inspect and certify the installation.
How to fill out Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL
Enter the permit number
Write the irrigation permit number on the Permit # line at the top of the form.
Enter the site address
On the Site Address line, enter the address of the property where the irrigation system is installed.
Enter contractor or applicant name
On Contractor / Applicant Name, enter the name of the contractor or the applicant who is making the sworn statement.
Enter the license number
On the License # line, enter the contractor's license number.
Confirm each installation statement
Read the printed points on pipe, burial depth, purple primer and solvent cement, 5 fps water velocity and Direct Burial wire. Sign only if each one is true for the installed system.
Prepare date-stamped photographs
Take photos that show the installation and the job location identifiers, each with a date/time stamp. The photos go with the affidavit; they are not entered on the form.
Sign and date the affidavit
Sign on the Contractor / Owner/Builder Signature line and enter the date beside it. The signer declares the facts true under penalties of perjury.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the permit number, address, name and license number are correct. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then upload it with the photos as described under How to submit.
How to submit Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL
The affidavit goes to the City of Cape Coral by portal upload, plus a copy handed to the inspector onsite.
- Portal upload: upload the signed affidavit and the necessary photos to the city's permit portal before you schedule the Rough Plumbing and Plumbing Final inspection. The form does not print the portal address; the City of Cape Coral Building Division publishes it.
- Onsite: give the inspector a copy of the affidavit and the accompanying photographs at the inspection.
Every photo must include a date/time stamp and must show the installation and the job location identifiers. If the building official finds the photographs insufficient, unclear on location identifiers or missing information, the inspector requires the contractor to obtain a Registered Florida Professional Engineer to inspect and certify the installation. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Scheduling the Rough Plumbing and Plumbing Final inspection before the affidavit and photos are uploaded to the portal.
- Submitting photographs without a date/time stamp, which the form requires on all photos.
- Photos that do not clearly show the installation or the job location identifiers, which can lead the inspector to require a Registered Florida Professional Engineer.
- Signing the affidavit when the system does not meet the printed points, such as 12" burial for static pressure lines and 6" for lateral lines.
- Using pipe other than purple PVC for a non-potable water source such as irrigation, or skipping the purple primer on solvent-cement joints.
- Leaving the permit number, site address, contractor name or license number blank.
- Forgetting to bring a copy of the affidavit and photographs to the inspector onsite.
- Scheduling the Rough Plumbing and Plumbing Final inspections for different dates; the form says they are scheduled for the same date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Irrigation Rough Plumb Affidavit in Cape Coral?
It is a sworn statement from the City of Cape Coral Building Division, printed as the Lawn Irrigation Rough Plumbing Inspection Affidavit. The contractor or owner/builder attests that a residential 1 and 2 family irrigation system was designed and installed to meet the code points printed on the form.
When do I upload the irrigation affidavit?
Before you schedule the Rough Plumbing and Plumbing Final inspection. The form says the affidavit and the necessary photos must be uploaded to the portal first, and that both inspections are scheduled for the same date. Also bring a copy to the inspector onsite.
What photos does the irrigation affidavit require?
Photos must include a date/time stamp and comprehensively show the installation and/or construction and the job location identifiers. If the building official finds them insufficient or missing information, the inspector can require a Registered Florida Professional Engineer to inspect and certify.
What pipe and burial depth does the affidavit state?
Schedule 40 PVC is required for static pressurized water lines, and purple PVC pipe for non-potable sources such as irrigation. Burial depth is 12" for static pressure lines and 6" for lateral lines. Water velocity may not exceed 5 fps.
Who signs the Cape Coral irrigation rough plumb affidavit?
The Contractor / Owner/Builder signs and dates the form. The declaration is made under penalties of perjury, and the form notes that a knowingly false declaration is a third-degree felony. The form lists no other signer.
Can I fill out this Cape Coral permit affidavit online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file it with the city; you upload it to the city's portal and give the inspector a copy onsite.
Is there a fee for the irrigation rough plumb affidavit?
The form prints no fee for the affidavit itself. Fees that apply to the irrigation permit are set by the City of Cape Coral Building Division, so ask the division for the current amounts.
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