Plumbing Licensing in Coconut Creek, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Coconut Creek must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as work involving the installation, repair, or maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and appliances for the distribution and use of water, gas, or sewage in buildings and structures.

You need a license to perform plumbing work for compensation. This includes new construction, renovation, repair, and replacement of plumbing systems.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps:

1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
2. Four years of active experience as a plumber in the five years preceding application, OR
3. Completion of an apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Education plus two years of active experience

4. High school diploma or equivalent

5. Apply with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

6. Pass the Florida plumbing examination, covering installation codes, safety standards, and trade practices.

7. Submit proof of workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance as required by state law.

8. Pay the application and examination fees set by DBPR.

Contact the Florida DBPR or visit their website for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees.

Local Requirements

Permits and Inspections:
Plumbing work in Coconut Creek requires a permit from the Coconut Creek Building Department. Contact the Building Department to apply for permits before beginning any plumbing work.

Local Code:
Coconut Creek operates under the Coconut Creek Municipal Code. Review the Coconut Creek Municipal Code for any local amendments, permitting procedures, inspection requirements, and fees specific to the city. Local standards may exceed state minimums.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from plumbing licensure:

• Homeowners performing plumbing work on their own single-family residence
• Employees of a licensed plumbing contractor working under direct supervision
• Property owners performing work on their own property when not offering services to the public
• Work performed by utility companies on their own systems

Medical gas piping installation and certification is governed separately under Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 and may have additional requirements.

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
• Coconut Creek Municipal Code

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