Sewer/Water Licensing in Pelican Bay CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law defines "sewer contractor" and "water contractor" as persons who engage in the construction, installation, alteration, or repair of sewer and water systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, these trades are regulated by the state. If you perform this work for compensation in Pelican Bay CDP, you must hold a valid state license.

The scope includes installation of pipes, treatment systems, pumps, and related infrastructure that serves sewer or water purposes.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which require:
2. Proof of experience in the trade (specific hours vary by classification)
3. Passing a written exam administered by the Board

4. Compliance with any medical gas certification requirements if applicable under Fla. Stat. § 489.1136

5. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board — contact the Board directly for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees.

6. Obtain your license once you pass the exam and meet all requirements.

Local Requirements

Permits for Sewer/Water Work in Pelican Bay CDP:

Contact the Collier County Building Department or the Pelican Bay CDP local authority to determine which entity issues permits for sewer and water work in your specific location, as Pelican Bay is an unincorporated census-designated place in Collier County.

Review the Pelican Bay Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law. Local codes may impose stricter standards, additional inspections, or specialized permitting procedures for water and sewer projects.

You must obtain a local permit before beginning work, even with a valid state license.

Exemptions

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

• Work performed on your own property for your own use (not for compensation)
• Maintenance or repair work performed by employees of public utilities or municipalities on their own systems
• Other exemptions defined in the statute — review it directly to confirm your specific situation

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
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 — Medical gas certification
• Pelican Bay Municipal Code

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