Sewer/Water Licensing in Fish Hawk CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, persons who engage in sewer or water work as a trade must obtain a license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "sewer work" and "water work" are defined as skilled trades involving the installation, alteration, repair, or maintenance of systems that convey sewage or potable water.

If you perform this work for compensation in Fish Hawk CDP, you are required to be licensed unless you qualify for an exemption under Fla. Stat. § 489.103.

How to Get Licensed

Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, issues licenses for sewer and water work.

Steps:
1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires proof of:
- Four years of documented experience in sewer or water work within the 10 years preceding application, or
- An acceptable combination of education and experience
- Passing a trade exam administered by the Board

1. Submit your application to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), the state agency responsible for issuing and regulating construction licenses.

2. Pay the required application and license fees.

3. Upon approval, you will receive your state license, valid statewide including in Fish Hawk CDP.

The specific experience, education, and exam requirements are detailed in Fla. Stat. § 489.113. Contact the CILB directly or visit the Department of Business and Professional Regulation website for current application procedures and exam schedules.

Local Requirements

Fish Hawk CDP is located in Hillsborough County, Florida. Before performing sewer or water work in Fish Hawk, you must:

• Obtain any required local permits through the Hillsborough County building permit office or the Fish Hawk local authority having jurisdiction
• Comply with the Fish Hawk Municipal Code, available at https://library.municode.com/fl/fish-hawk-cdp-florida

Review the Fish Hawk Municipal Code for any local amendments, permitting procedures, or additional requirements specific to sewer and water work in the CDP.

Contact the Hillsborough County Building Department or Fish Hawk's local building official to confirm permit requirements and any local code amendments before beginning work.

Exemptions

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

• Employees working under the direct supervision of a licensed contractor
• Owners performing work on their own property (with limitations)
• Public employees performing sewer or water work for a government entity
• Other exemptions listed in § 489.103

Review the full statute to determine if your specific situation qualifies for exemption.

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
• Fish Hawk Municipal Code

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