Plumbing Licensing in Satellite Beach city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Satellite Beach must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice of installing, repairing, maintaining, and altering pipes, fixtures, and appliances for water supply, distribution, and removal of waterborne waste in buildings and structures. Work involving potable water lines, drainage systems, gas piping, and medical gas systems falls under regulated plumbing practice.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under authority of Fla. Stat. § 489.107. There are three license levels: apprentice, journeyman, and master plumber. Each requires:

Journeyman Plumber:
- Minimum 4 years (10,000 hours) of documented apprenticeship or work experience under a licensed plumber
- Pass the state licensing examination
- Application submitted to CILB

Master Plumber:
- Minimum 2 additional years (5,000 hours) of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber
- Pass the master plumber examination
- Application submitted to CILB

Qualifications and restrictions are governed by Fla. Stat. § 489.113. Work with medical gases requires additional certification under Fla. Stat. § 489.1136.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board or visit www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/ for current exam schedules, application forms, and fee information.

Local Requirements

Plumbing work in Satellite Beach requires a city permit issued by the Satellite Beach Building Department. You must obtain this permit before beginning work. The city applies the Satellite Beach Municipal Code to all construction trades. Review the Satellite Beach Municipal Code for local amendments, permit fees, inspection requirements, and any additional standards that exceed state law.

Contact the Satellite Beach Building Department to confirm current local permit procedures and fees.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from plumbing licensure:
- Homeowners performing plumbing work on their own residential property (not for sale)
- Work on mobile home systems performed by licensed mobile home manufacturers
- Installation of water-use efficiency devices in accordance with statute
- Certain farm and agricultural operations

However, exemptions do not apply to commercial work, rental properties, or properties intended for sale. When in doubt, obtain a license.

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
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 — Medical gas certification
• Satellite Beach Municipal Code

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