Sewer/Water Licensing in Pelican Marsh CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person or entity performing construction work involving sewer and water systems in Pelican Marsh must hold a valid Florida Construction Industry License. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, sewer and water work is classified as a regulated trade requiring licensure. This includes installation, repair, alteration, and maintenance of potable water supply systems and sanitary sewer systems serving properties in Pelican Marsh CDP, Collier County.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. Follow these steps:

1. Meet Qualifications — Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must demonstrate competency through either:
2. Four years of documented experience in the trade, OR

3. An approved technical or trade school diploma plus two years of experience

4. Pass the Exam — Apply to the CILB to take the state licensing exam for your specific trade classification (sewer/water). The exam tests knowledge of Florida construction codes and trade-specific standards.

5. Submit Application — File your application with the CILB (administered through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board), including proof of experience, education, and exam passage.

6. Obtain License — Upon approval, the CILB issues your state construction license, valid statewide including Pelican Marsh CDP.

Local Requirements

Permits for sewer and water work in Pelican Marsh CDP must be obtained through the Collier County Building Department, as Pelican Marsh is an unincorporated community development in Collier County. Before beginning any work:

• Pull a construction permit from the county
• Submit plans compliant with Collier County standards
• Schedule required inspections

Check the Pelican Marsh Municipal Code for any local amendments or supplemental requirements beyond state law.

Contact the Collier County Building Department for specific local permitting procedures and fees.

Exemptions

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

• Work performed on your own single-family residence
• Employees of licensed contractors working under direct supervision
• Licensed plumbers performing plumbing-specific work (different license classification)
• Public utility employees performing work for their employer

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
• Pelican Marsh Municipal Code

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