Sewer/Water Licensing in Glen St. Mary, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensure for persons who engage in construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of structures and systems that affect public health and safety—including sewer and water work. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "contractor" performing such work must hold an active, valid license from the state.

Specifically, if you install, repair, replace, or maintain sewer lines, water supply systems, or related infrastructure serving structures in Glen St. Mary, you must be licensed as either a General Contractor, Plumbing Contractor, or Water Well Contractor, depending on the scope of work.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps:
1. Determine your contractor classification (General, Plumbing, or Water Well based on work type).
2. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which include:
- Four years of experience in the trade (or equivalent education/apprenticeship).
- Proof of workers' compensation insurance.
- Proof of business liability insurance (minimum $25,000).
3. Pass the state examination for your classification.
4. Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
5. Obtain your license number and certificate.

Detailed examination content, fees, and application procedures are available through the DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board portal.

Local Requirements

In Glen St. Mary, permits for sewer and water work are issued by the Glen St. Mary Building Department or through Baker County authorities if the work falls under county jurisdiction.

Before beginning work, you must:
- Obtain a local work permit from the appropriate permitting authority.
- Present your active state contractor's license.
- Comply with Glen St. Mary Municipal Code provisions governing construction, permits, and inspections.

Check the Glen St. Mary Municipal Code link above for any local amendments, additional insurance requirements, or permit fees specific to the town.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensure:
- Homeowners performing work on their own residential property (with limitations).
- Employees of licensed contractors working under direct supervision.
- Persons performing work that does not constitute "construction" as defined in the statute.

Exemptions are narrowly defined. Verify your specific work qualifies before proceeding unlicensed.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Operator Certification Program
- Phone: 850-245-7500
- Website: https://floridadep.gov/water/certification-restoration/content/water-and-domestic-wastewater-operator-certification

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

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