Plumbing Licensing in Century, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, or maintains plumbing systems in Century must be licensed as a plumber, specialty plumber, or plumbing contractor under Florida law. This includes water supply lines, drainage systems, vents, traps, fixtures, and related work. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines plumbing work that requires licensing.]

The specific classification depends on the scope of work:
- Plumber: Performs plumbing work under supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor
- Specialty Plumber: Works in a defined specialty area (medical gas, backflow prevention, etc.)
- Plumbing Contractor: Responsible for plumbing work and may supervise plumbers

How to Get Licensed

1. Meet Experience Requirements: Per [Fla. Stat. § 489.113], applicants must demonstrate the required years of documented plumbing experience (typically 4 years for contractors, 2 years for plumbers).

2. Pass the Exam: Apply through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which administers exams statewide. [Fla. Stat. § 489.107 establishes the CILB's authority.]

3. Submit Application: Contact the Florida CILB with your experience documentation, exam scores, and application fees. The state board processes all contractor and plumber licenses.

4. Obtain Fingerprinting: Provide background check documentation as required by state law.

Once licensed by the state, your Florida plumbing license is valid in Century.

Local Requirements

Century falls within Escambia County and operates under the Century Municipal Code. Before beginning work, you must:

• Pull Permits: Contact the Century Building Department to obtain plumbing permits for work in the town
• Check Local Code: Review the Century Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit procedures, or additional requirements beyond state law
• Follow County Standards: Escambia County may have supplemental standards; verify with the Building Department

Contact the Century Building Department for specific permit fees, application procedures, and local inspector requirements.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts]:
- Work performed by property owners on their own residential property (with limitations)
- Plumbing work performed by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision
- Certain maintenance and repair work by trained facility personnel in commercial buildings
- Installation of fixtures and appliances by manufacturers' employees in limited contexts

These exemptions are narrow; contact the Florida CILB or your local Building Department if you believe your work qualifies.

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
• Century Municipal Code

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