Plumbing Licensing in Lake Mack-Forest Hills CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, plumbing work is regulated under the Construction Industry Licensing Board framework. Any person who contracts to construct, repair, alter, or add to any building or structure in Lake Mack-Forest Hills CDP must hold a valid license unless specifically exempt under state law.[^1]

Plumbing is a designated construction trade. Work that requires licensure includes installation, maintenance, and repair of water supply lines, drainage systems, gas piping, and medical gas systems.[^2][^3]

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under the authority outlined in Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps:

1. Verify you meet qualification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which includes education, apprenticeship, and experience requirements specific to plumbing.

2. Complete required examination through the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

3. Submit your application to the state licensing board with proof of qualifications and exam passage.

4. Obtain your state-issued plumbing license.

For specific application procedures, exam schedules, and detailed qualification requirements, contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

If your work involves medical gas systems, additional certification is required under Fla. Stat. § 489.1136.

Local Requirements

Plumbing work in Lake Mack-Forest Hills CDP is also governed by Lake County and Lake Mack-Forest Hills Municipal Code requirements.

Permitting:
Contact the Lake Mack-Forest Hills Building Department (or equivalent permitting authority within Lake County) to obtain required construction permits before beginning work. You will be required to present your state plumbing license at time of permit application.

Local Code:
Consult the Lake Mack-Forest Hills Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional restrictions, or supplemental requirements beyond Florida state law.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions from licensing requirements. These include work performed by:

• Employees of licensed contractors acting under direct supervision
• Property owners performing work on their own residential property (with limitations)
• Persons performing work incidental to their primary licensed trade
• Certain utility companies and government agencies in prescribed circumstances

Exemptions are narrowly construed. Verify your specific situation against Fla. Stat. § 489.103 before proceeding unlicensed.

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
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 — Medical gas certification
• Lake Mack-Forest Hills Municipal Code

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107.
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105.
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.1136.

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