Plumbing Licensing in Pompano Beach city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Pompano Beach must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as work involving the installation, repair, or maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and appliances for water supply, drainage, and gas distribution in buildings. This includes both new construction and renovation work.

Unlicensed plumbing work is prohibited in the city. All plumbing contractors, journeyworkers, and apprentices performing regulated work must be licensed by the state.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. There are three license levels:

Plumbing Contractor — Requires:
- Four years of documented plumbing experience
- Passage of the Florida plumbing contractor exam
- Application through the CILB

Journeyman Plumber — Requires:
- Four years of documented plumbing experience under a licensed contractor
- Passage of the journeyman plumber exam
- Application through the CILB

Apprentice Plumber — Requires:
- Registration with the state
- Work under direct supervision of a licensed contractor or journeyman

Applicants must meet the qualifications in Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which details experience, education, and examination requirements.

Apply directly to the Construction Industry Licensing Board through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The state processes all plumbing license applications and examinations.

Local Requirements

In Pompano Beach, all plumbing work requires a permit from the city before beginning work. Contact the Pompano Beach Building Department to obtain plumbing permits and schedule inspections.

Plumbing work in Pompano Beach is governed by the Pompano Beach Municipal Code. Review the municipal code to determine if the city has adopted additional local plumbing standards, amendments, or inspection procedures beyond state requirements.

All work must comply with both Florida state law and applicable Pompano Beach ordinances.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing requirements, including:

• Plumbing work performed by homeowners on their own single-family residential property
• Work performed by a property owner on property they own (with limitations)
• Certain maintenance and repair work not involving structural or system modifications

However, exemptions are narrow. Most commercial work and rental property work requires a licensed plumber.

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
• Pompano Beach Municipal Code

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