Sewer/Water Licensing in Beverly Beach, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who contracts to construct, repair, or maintain sewage or water systems must hold a valid state license unless an exemption applies.[^1] This includes installation, alteration, and service work on systems that handle wastewater or potable water for residential, commercial, or public use.

Work on private sewage treatment systems and public water distribution or collection systems falls under regulated construction trades and requires state licensure.[^2]

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues construction licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). To qualify for a sewer/water license, you must meet these requirements:

1. Experience: Demonstrate four years of experience in the trade within the ten years preceding application.[^3]
2. Education: Complete a five-hour CILB-approved continuing education course before application.[^3]
3. Examination: Pass the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board examination for your specific category.[^3]
4. Good Standing: Provide proof of workers' compensation insurance and general liability insurance as required.[^3]

Applications are submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Contact DBPR or visit their website for current application procedures, examination schedules, and fee amounts.

Local Requirements

Beverly Beach is located in Flagler County, Florida. Before beginning any sewer or water work in Beverly Beach, you must obtain a local permit from the Beverly Beach Building Department or the applicable county permitting authority.

Applicants should review the Beverly Beach Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit requirements, or supplemental standards that may apply to sewer and water work in the town.

Contact the Beverly Beach Building Department to determine whether permits are issued locally or through Flagler County, and to obtain current local requirements before commencing work.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from state licensing requirements for sewer and water work:

• Employees working under the direct supervision of a licensed contractor[^4]
• Utility companies and municipal water authorities performing work on their own systems[^4]
• Work performed by federal, state, or local government employees acting within their official capacity[^4]
• Owners performing work on their own single-family residence, if they do not represent themselves as contractors[^4]

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113(1)
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105(1)
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113(1)(b)
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103

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

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