Plumbing Licensing in Glen St. Mary town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, constructs, alters, services, or repairs plumbing systems in Glen St. Mary must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing work is defined as the installation and maintenance of all piping, fixtures, and appurtenances connected to the water supply, waste disposal system, or vent system of any building or premises.

Work requiring licensure includes new installations, modifications to existing systems, repairs, and the connection of fixtures to water or sewage lines. A license is required whether work is performed for compensation or as part of a business operation.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under authority of Fla. Stat. § 489.107. There is no separate local licensing board in Glen St. Mary; all applications proceed through the state.

To obtain a plumbing license:

1. Meet experience requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which specifies the hours of documented work experience required for each license classification (apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber).
2. Complete required trade coursework as specified by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
3. Pass the state examination for your desired license classification.
4. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of experience, education, and exam passage.

Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or the Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current application procedures, examination schedules, and fees. Glen St. Mary has no local examination or approval process.

Local Requirements

Glen St. Mary and Baker County require plumbing permits before work begins. Contact the Glen St. Mary Building Department to pull permits and obtain permit applications.

Review the Glen St. Mary Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, inspection requirements, or additional restrictions beyond state law. Municipal codes may impose additional conditions on plumbing work within town limits.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work and workers from licensing requirements. Common exemptions include:

• Property owners performing work on their own residential property (with limitations)
• Certain repairs or maintenance of minimal scope
• Work performed under direct supervision of a licensed plumber

Review § 489.103 carefully, as exemptions are narrowly construed and have specific conditions.

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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Glen St. Mary Municipal Code

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