SB 1420 Summary

• Defines "continuous monolithic pipe system" as a pipe system without joints or seams, including all connection points to structure, mainline, and cleanout.

• Authorizes counties and municipalities to access, investigate, clean, repair, recondition, or replace privately owned sanitary sewer laterals within their jurisdictions.

• Requires counties and municipalities to notify property owners by certified mail at least 14 days before accessing their sanitary sewer lateral, including identification of issues, assurance of indemnification, and a proposed timeline and plan.

• Makes counties and municipalities responsible for all repair work on private property, including restoration to pre-work condition, with repairs requiring a continuous monolithic pipe system installed by a Florida-licensed plumber and inspection by PACP- and LACP-certified operators.

• Permits counties and municipalities to use state or local funds allocated for environmental preservation or water quality protection to fund evaluation and rehabilitation programs, with the option to establish alternative programs instead.