Sewer/Water Licensing in Roosevelt Gardens CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates contractors who engage in the construction, installation, alteration, repair, or maintenance of plumbing systems, including sewer and water work. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "plumbing" is defined as the installation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing materials and equipment used in connection with any residential, commercial, or public water supply or sewerage system.

If you perform sewer or water work in Roosevelt Gardens CDP, you must hold a valid Florida plumbing contractor license unless you qualify for a specific exemption.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Apply through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which is established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The CILB administers all contractor licensing in Florida.

2. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113:

3. Provide proof of 4 years of experience in plumbing work within the 10 years preceding application (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
4. Pass the Florida plumbing contractor examination
5. Demonstrate financial responsibility and good moral character

6. Maintain active general liability insurance

7. Complete the application through the CILB's online portal or submit a paper application. You will need to provide documentation of your experience, examination results, and insurance verification.

8. Pay applicable state licensing fees and any examination fees.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current fee schedules, examination dates, and application procedures.

Local Requirements

Roosevelt Gardens CDP is located in Broward County, Florida. Sewer and water work in Roosevelt Gardens is subject to Broward County building permits and inspections, not separate municipal permitting.

Consult the Roosevelt Gardens Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional permit requirements, or local contractor regulations that may apply beyond state law.

Contact the Broward County Building Department to determine whether Roosevelt Gardens enforces additional local requirements or has delegated permitting authority. You will need a county building permit for any sewer or water work before commencing.

Exemptions

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

• An owner performing work on property the owner owns (owner-builder exemption), provided the work is not for resale
• A person performing plumbing work under the direct supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor
• Work performed by a municipality or other governmental entity
• Emergency repairs to existing systems, in limited circumstances

However, exemptions do not eliminate the need for required building permits and inspections. Verify your specific situation with Broward County before proceeding.

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
• Roosevelt Gardens Municipal Code

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