Plumbing Licensing in Coral Springs city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, or maintains plumbing systems in Coral Springs must hold a Florida plumbing license. This includes work on pipes, fixtures, traps, vents, and all apparatus connected to water supply or sewage systems.

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as a regulated construction trade. Work that modifies, extends, or services potable water lines, drainage systems, or gas piping connected to plumbing infrastructure requires licensure.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107) in Tallahassee.

2. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113:

3. Work 4 years as a journeyperson plumber under a licensed contractor, or
4. Hold an equivalent plumbing credential from another state plus 2 years Florida experience, or

5. Complete an approved apprenticeship program plus work experience.

6. Pass the Florida plumbing exam administered by the state board. The exam tests knowledge of plumbing codes, installation standards, and safety practices.

7. Pay application and licensing fees set by the state.

8. Renew biennial licenses and maintain continuing education as required by state law.

For detailed application procedures and current exam schedules, contact the Construction Industry Licensing Board directly through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Local Requirements

Coral Springs permits and inspections:

Plumbers must obtain permits from the Coral Springs Building Department before beginning any regulated plumbing work. Permits ensure local code compliance and trigger required inspections at rough-in and final stages.

Review the Coral Springs Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, inspection timelines, or additional standards beyond Florida statute. Local codes may impose stricter requirements on materials, installation methods, or contractor conduct within city limits.

Contact the Coral Springs Building Department for specific permit application procedures, fees, and inspection scheduling.

Exemptions

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

• Homeowners performing plumbing work on their own single-family residence (not for sale within one year).
• Employees of a licensed plumbing contractor working under direct supervision on projects the contractor is licensed to perform.
• Military or government employees performing plumbing work in official capacity.
• Employees of water utilities performing work within their utility system.

Work-for-hire plumbing (performed for compensation) always requires a state license, regardless of exemption status.

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
• Coral Springs Municipal Code

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