Plumbing Licensing in Progress Village CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who engages in plumbing work must hold a valid license issued by the state. Plumbing is defined under Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and includes the installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and systems that convey water, gas, or waste in buildings and structures.

Work requiring a plumbing license includes installing or repairing water supply lines, drain-waste-vent systems, gas piping, water heaters, and related fixtures. You must be licensed before performing this work in Progress Village CDP or anywhere in Florida.

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues plumbing licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To become licensed:

1. Meet qualification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which includes documented experience in plumbing work. The specific hour and year requirements depend on the license classification you seek (e.g., journeyman plumber, master plumber, or specialty plumber).

2. Pass the state licensing examination administered by the Board.

3. Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which oversees the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

4. Provide proof of experience and any required education or apprenticeship documentation.

Contact the DBPR or visit their website for current application procedures, exam dates, fee schedules, and detailed experience requirements. These requirements are set by state law and do not vary by municipality.

Local Requirements

Progress Village CDP is located in Hillsborough County, Florida. Permit applications and inspections for plumbing work in Progress Village are handled through the Hillsborough County Building Department or the relevant local permitting authority serving your jurisdiction within the county.

Check the Progress Village Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit procedures, or additional requirements specific to Progress Village that may apply beyond state licensing requirements.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing requirements, including:

• Repairs or replacements of existing plumbing fixtures by property owners on their own residential property
• Work performed by employees of licensed plumbers under direct supervision
• Installation of water softeners and other non-potable water treatment systems (in some cases)

Full exemptions are detailed in Fla. Stat. § 489.103. Review the statute to determine if your specific 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
• Progress Village Municipal Code

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