Plumbing Licensing in Hillsboro Pines CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Hillsboro Pines must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice, business, or work of installing, altering, repairing, or maintaining pipes, fixtures, and appliances connected to a water or sewage system, or the ventilation of soil pipes within or adjacent to any building.

This includes installation of water lines, drain lines, gas piping, medical gas systems, and related fixtures. If you are performing this work for compensation in Hillsboro Pines, you need a license.

How to Get Licensed

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

Step-by-step process:

  1. Meet qualifications: Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, applicants must have specific work experience as a plumber. Requirements vary by license level (apprentice, journeyman, master).

  2. Pass the state exam: The Construction Industry Licensing Board administers examinations covering plumbing codes, regulations, and technical knowledge.

  3. Apply to the state board: Submit your application, proof of experience, exam scores, and applicable fees directly to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (not through Hillsboro Pines).

  4. Receive your license: Once approved, you will receive a state license valid across Florida.

For detailed application procedures, experience requirements, and exam information, contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Local Requirements

As a Hillsboro Pines CDP resident or contractor, you must also comply with local permitting requirements.

Permit requirements: Before beginning plumbing work in Hillsboro Pines, obtain a permit from the Hillsboro Pines Municipal Code. Contact the Hillsboro Pines Building Department to determine specific permit requirements, inspection schedules, and local amendments to state plumbing codes.

Hillsboro Pines, located in Broward County, may have additional local amendments or amendments adopted from the Broward County building code. Review the municipal code link above for current local requirements before starting work.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing requirements, including minor repairs and work performed by property owners on their own property (under specific conditions). Review the statute directly to confirm whether your specific work qualifies for an exemption.

Medical gas work requires separate certification under Fla. Stat. § 489.1136.

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

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