Plumbing Licensing in Pembroke Park, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Pembroke Park must hold a valid state license. Under Florida law, plumbing is a regulated trade requiring licensure. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines plumbing work to include the installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, or replacement of pipes, fixtures, and appliances connected to water supply, drainage, or vent systems in buildings and structures.

Work that requires a plumbing license includes: water line installation and repair, drain and sewer line work, fixture installation (toilets, sinks, showers, water heaters), septic system work, and backflow prevention device installation.

How to Get Licensed

Plumbing licenses in Florida are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Step-by-step process:

1. Meet qualifications — You must satisfy experience and education requirements set by the CILB. [Fla. Stat. § 489.113] establishes qualifications for plumbing contractors, which vary by license level (apprentice, journeyman, master plumber).

2. Apply to DBPR/CILB — Submit your application to the state licensing board (not the town). The application requires proof of experience, education, and payment of application fees.

3. Pass the state exam — You must pass the CILB-administered plumbing exam covering trade knowledge, code compliance, and safety.

4. Receive state license — Once approved and exam-passed, DBPR issues your plumbing license. This is valid statewide, including in Pembroke Park.

For specific application procedures, exam dates, and fee schedules, contact the DBPR's Construction Industry Licensing Board directly.

Local Requirements

In Pembroke Park, once you hold a valid state plumbing license, you must:

• Pull work permits through the Pembroke Park Building Department before beginning any plumbing work
• Comply with the Pembroke Park Municipal Code — Review Pembroke Park Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional permitting requirements, or inspection protocols that may apply beyond state law

Contact the Pembroke Park Building Department to confirm current local requirements and permit procedures.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.103] exempts certain work from plumbing licensing requirements, including:

• Work performed by property owners on their own residential property (with limitations)
• Certain maintenance and repair work on the owner's own property
• Work performed by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision

However, exemptions are narrowly construed. Most plumbing work for compensation or on property you don't own requires a license.

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
• Pembroke Park Municipal Code

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