Sewer/Water Licensing in Marco Shores-Hammock Bay CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, work involving the installation, repair, or maintenance of sewage and water systems is regulated under state law. Per Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "water or sewer contractor" is defined as a person who contracts to construct, repair, or service water or sewage facilities.

If you perform this work for compensation in Marco Shores-Hammock Bay CDP, you must hold a current, active license issued by the state. This applies whether you are a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation.

How to Get Licensed

1. Apply through the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The Board oversees all contractor licensing in Florida.

2. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:

3. Four years of practical experience in water or sewer contracting work, or
4. An acceptable combination of experience and education in a related field

5. Proof of workers' compensation insurance (if required)

6. Pass the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board examination covering water and sewer construction practices, code compliance, and safety.

7. Submit proof of financial responsibility as required by state rules.

Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) or visit their website for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees. The Construction Industry Licensing Board processes all state-level applications.

Local Requirements

Marco Shores-Hammock Bay CDP is located in Collier County. Building permits for water and sewer work in the unincorporated area are issued through Collier County Building and Development Services, not a town-level department.

Consult the Marco Shores-Hammock Bay Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit procedures, or additional requirements beyond state law. Contact Collier County Building and Development Services to confirm local permit requirements before beginning work.

Exemptions

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

• Employees of a licensed contractor working under direct supervision
• Property owners performing work on their own property (with specific limitations)
• Work performed by municipalities and public utilities for their own facilities
• Certain maintenance activities on existing systems

This exemption does not permit unlicensed individuals to contract with others for water or sewer work.

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
• Marco Shores-Hammock Bay Municipal Code

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