Plumbing Licensing in High Springs city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Anyone who installs, constructs, repairs, or maintains plumbing systems in High Springs must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fixtures, and appliances for the conveyance and use of water, gas, or waste in buildings and structures. This includes water supply systems, drainage systems, and gas piping.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To become a licensed plumber in Florida:

  1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
  2. Four years of verifiable work experience in plumbing under a licensed plumber, or
  3. Completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship program

  4. High school diploma or equivalent

  5. Pass the Florida plumbing exam administered by the state licensing board. The exam covers code knowledge and practical application.

  6. Apply with the state through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Submit proof of experience, exam scores, and applicable fees.

  7. Obtain your license once approved. Licenses must be renewed periodically per state requirements.

Contact the Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees.

Local Requirements

High Springs contractors must also comply with local building permit and inspection requirements. Plumbing work in High Springs is subject to the High Springs Municipal Code, available at https://library.municode.com/fl/high_springs.

Contact the High Springs Building Department for:
- Required local plumbing permits before beginning work
- Local inspection schedules
- Any local amendments to state plumbing standards
- Specific requirements for High Springs jurisdiction

All work must meet both Florida state code and local municipal ordinances.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing requirements:
- Homeowners performing work on their own residential property (not for hire)
- Employees of a licensed plumbing contractor working under direct supervision
- Installation or repair of certain appliances or equipment that do not involve potable water or sanitary sewer systems
- Work performed by municipalities or government agencies on public property

Review the statute for complete exemption details, as limited exceptions exist.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)