Sewer/Water Licensing in Greensboro, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who performs sewer or water work in Greensboro must hold a valid Florida construction license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, sewer and water work falls under regulated construction trades requiring licensure. If you install, repair, maintain, or design sewer or water systems serving properties in Greensboro, you need a license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board before beginning work.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Determine Your License Category
Florida issues licenses for sewer and water contractors under Fla. Stat. § 489.113. You must qualify based on experience, education, and examination.

Step 2: Meet Qualifications
Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must demonstrate:
- Relevant work experience (typically 4 years for sewer/water contractors, with specific hours required)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No disqualifying criminal history

Step 3: Pass the Examination
Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107) and pass the state licensing exam for your trade classification.

Step 4: Apply for Your License
Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of qualifications, exam results, and applicable fees.

Once licensed at the state level, you are authorized to work in Greensboro.

Local Requirements

Greensboro is located in Gadsden County, Florida. Before beginning sewer or water work in Greensboro:

  1. Pull Permits Locally: Contact the Greensboro Building Department to obtain required local permits for your specific project.

  2. Check Municipal Code: Review the Greensboro Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional permitting requirements, or restrictions on sewer and water work that supplement state law.

  3. County Coordination: Gadsden County may also impose requirements; confirm with the Building Department whether county approval is necessary for your project.

Do not assume state licensure alone satisfies local permitting—Greensboro may have specific local amendments or conditions.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing requirements:
- Sewer and water work performed by a homeowner on his or her own single-family residential property (without intent to sell within one year)
- Work performed by employees of the property owner when the work is incidental to the owner's business

All other commercial, multi-family, and for-sale residential sewer and water work requires a valid state license.

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

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