Water Conditioning Licensing in Progress Village CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates water conditioning as a construction trade. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "water conditioning" involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems that treat or condition water for residential, commercial, or industrial use.

Any person or entity performing water conditioning work in Progress Village CDP must hold a valid license from the state, unless a specific exemption applies. The work is regulated by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board — the state agency that issues all construction trade licenses under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

  2. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:

  3. Proof of 4 years of experience in water conditioning (or equivalent apprenticeship/education)
  4. A passing score on the state licensing exam for water conditioning

  5. Compliance with any additional requirements set by the Board

  6. Submit your application directly to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with required documentation, examination fees, and application fees.

  7. Pass the water conditioning licensing exam administered by the Board.

Once licensed by the state, you are authorized to perform water conditioning work in Progress Village CDP and throughout Florida.

Local Requirements

Progress Village CDP is a Census Designated Place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida. Permit and building code requirements are administered by Hillsborough County, not by a separate municipal government.

Contractors performing water conditioning work in Progress Village must:
- Obtain any required building or trade permits from Hillsborough County Building Department
- Comply with the Progress Village Municipal Code, which may contain local amendments or additional provisions

Contact Hillsborough County Building Department to determine specific permit requirements for your water conditioning project in Progress Village.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing:
- Owners performing work on their own property (with limited exceptions)
- Employees of licensed contractors performing work under direct supervision
- Certain maintenance and repair activities performed by the property owner or their designated agent

However, anyone contracted to perform water conditioning work for compensation must hold a valid state license, regardless of exemption status.

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)