Plumbing Licensing in Lighthouse Point, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Lighthouse Point must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice of installing, repairing, or maintaining pipes, fixtures, and appliances for the conveyance and use of water and gas in buildings. This includes water supply systems, drainage systems, gas piping, and related work. If you perform plumbing work for compensation—whether as an employee or independent contractor—you must be licensed.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. There is no separate Lighthouse Point licensing authority for plumbing.

Steps:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
2. Four years of documented apprenticeship or equivalent work experience in plumbing, or

3. Equivalent combination of education and experience approved by CILB

4. Apply to CILB through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

5. Pass the state exam covering Florida plumbing code, safety practices, and technical knowledge

6. Pay state licensing fees (current fees available through DBPR)

Detailed application procedures, exam schedules, and fee information are available through the DBPR website or by contacting the state licensing authority directly.

Local Requirements

Plumbing work in Lighthouse Point is subject to local permitting and code requirements established by the City of Lighthouse Point.

• Permits: Contact the Lighthouse Point Building Department to obtain plumbing work permits before beginning any regulated plumbing work.

• Municipal Code: Review the Lighthouse Point Municipal Code for local amendments, standards, and additional requirements that may apply to plumbing installations and repairs within city limits.

The Building Department can clarify which specific municipal provisions govern your project.

Exemptions

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

• Property owners performing plumbing work on their own residential property (not for hire)
• Employees of a licensed plumber working under direct supervision
• Certain maintenance and repair work on equipment (as specifically defined in statute)

Any work performed for compensation requires a license, regardless of scope.

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
• Lighthouse Point Municipal Code

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