Sewer/Water Licensing in Coral Springs city, Florida
Who Needs a License
Florida law regulates work on public and private sewer and water systems. If you install, repair, or maintain sewer or water lines and connections serving buildings or properties in Coral Springs, you must hold a valid Florida state license as a Certified Plumber or Certified Plumbing Contractor.
Work that requires licensing includes:
- Installation, repair, and alteration of sewer and water piping
- Backflow prevention device installation and testing
- Septic tank and drain field work
- Connection of buildings to municipal or private water/sewer systems
The specific scope of regulated work is defined in Fla. Stat. § 489.105.
How to Get Licensed
State Licensing (Required First)
Licensing is issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.
You must:
1. Meet experience requirements (typically 4 years of documented plumbing work experience for a Plumber license, or equivalent for a Plumbing Contractor)
2. Pass the state licensing exam administered by Pearson Vue
3. Submit your application to the CILB with proof of experience, exam passage, and any required documentation
4. Pay applicable state licensing fees
Complete qualification requirements are found in Fla. Stat. § 489.113.
Local Permit (Required Second)
Once licensed, you must obtain a local permit from the Coral Springs Building Department before beginning any sewer or water work in the city. Contact the Building Department for current permit requirements, fees, and application procedures.
Local Requirements
Coral Springs enforces its own building and trade licensing requirements through the Coral Springs Municipal Code. You must review this code for any local amendments, additional permit requirements, or fees that apply beyond state law.
The city may require:
- Proof of state licensure before issuing a local permit
- Specific inspection schedules
- Compliance with local plumbing and building standards
- Local licensing or registration fees
Contact the Coral Springs Building Department to confirm current local requirements before applying for a permit.
Exemptions
Work exempt from licensing includes:
- Maintenance and minor repairs by a property owner on their own residential property (within limits set by statute)
- Work performed by a licensed plumber under direct supervision
- Certain portable water systems and agricultural exemptions
See Fla. Stat. § 489.103 for complete exemption details.
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
- Coral Springs Municipal Code
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