Faucet / Shower Cartridge (Moen 1222/1225) repair in Orlando, FL

Verified against official sources · Updated 2026-07-06

Thinking about a faucet / shower cartridge (Moen 1222/1225) repair in the Orlando area? Here's what actually matters — permit rules for Orange County and the City of Orlando, plus the mistakes and code requirements that trip up homeowners, sourced from manufacturer manuals and the Florida Building Code.

Do you need a permit?

Check with your building department. Strictly read, FBC 105.2 exempts only repairs that do NOT replace fixtures or valves, and Orange County publishes no fixture-swap exemption — commonly treated as minor work, but confirm (OC sub-trades: 407-836-5564).
Source: https://up.codes/viewer/florida/fl-building-code-2023/chapter/1/scope-and-administration

Key facts before you start

Shut water off AND open the faucet to relieve pressure; close/cover the drain before pulling the small retainer clip.
Pull the retainer clip first with needle-nose pliers; loosen with the white twist cap shipped with the new cartridge; stuck cartridges need the Moen 104421 puller — pliers on the stem snap it off inside the valve.
Hot/cold reversed after a 1222 swap: Moen's official fix is rotate the cartridge 180 degrees — no re-plumbing.
Lubricate O-rings with SILICONE grease only (Moen 99915) — Moen explicitly bans petroleum-containing 'plumber's grease' (it attacks the seals).
1222 = PosiTemp tub/shower; 1225 = one-handle kitchen/lav — not interchangeable; re-check the scald temperature limit stop after any 1222 swap.

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Sources

https://solutions.moen.com/Article_Library/How_to_Reverse_Hot_and_Cold_for_a_1222_Cartridge
https://www.moen.com/customer-support/faq/faq-131
https://solutions.moen.com/Article_Library/Using_a_104421_Cartridge_Removal_Tool

This guide is general informational content, not professional or legal advice. Codes and county rules change — confirm permit requirements with your local building department, and use a licensed professional for electrical, gas, structural, or main-line plumbing work.