Plumbing Licensing in Temple Terrace, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Temple Terrace must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice of installing, altering, servicing, or repairing pipes, fixtures, and appliances connected to the water supply or drainage systems of buildings. This includes water heaters, backflow prevention devices, and related work.

If you perform plumbing services for compensation—whether as a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation—you must be licensed before beginning work in Temple Terrace.

How to Get Licensed

Florida regulates plumbing through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Follow these steps:

1. Meet qualifications. Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must have:
2. Four years of verifiable plumbing work experience under a licensed plumber, OR
3. An apprenticeship combined with classroom hours (specific hour requirements vary by license class)

4. A high school diploma or GED

5. Pass the state exam. The DBPR administers the plumbing license exam covering code, safety, and technical knowledge.

6. Apply to DBPR. Submit your application, proof of experience, exam passage, and fees directly to the state board. Contact the DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board for current application procedures and exam scheduling.

7. Obtain your license. Once approved, you receive your state plumbing license.

Local Requirements

Work in Temple Terrace also requires:

• Building permits. Contact the Temple Terrace Building Department to obtain required permits before beginning plumbing work. Permits are mandatory for most plumbing installations and alterations.
• Municipal Code compliance. Temple Terrace municipal code applies local regulations. Review the Temple Terrace Municipal Code for any additional local amendments, permit procedures, and inspection requirements specific to the city.
• Inspections. The city building department will schedule inspections at required stages of work.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from plumbing licensure:

• Owners performing plumbing work on their own property (with limitations)
• Employees of a licensed plumber working directly under that plumber's supervision
• Certain utility and government employees
• Emergency repairs performed by unlicensed persons (though a licensed plumber must complete permanent work)

Check the statute for full exemption details, as conditions and exclusions apply.

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
• Temple Terrace Municipal Code

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