Sewer/Water Licensing in Montverde town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates persons who install, construct, repair, or maintain potable water systems and wastewater treatment systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "water contractor" and "sewage contractor" are defined as individuals engaged in the business of installing, constructing, repairing, or maintaining such systems. If you perform this work for compensation in Montverde, you must hold the appropriate state license.

The specific classification depends on system scope. State law distinguishes between contractors working on potable water systems versus sewage/wastewater systems. Both require licensing under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To obtain a water or sewage contractor license:

1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
2. Four years of experience in the trade during the five years preceding application, or

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience as established by board rule

4. Pass the state licensing exam administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

5. Submit an application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) with proof of experience/education and exam passage.

6. Obtain a Florida Construction License (the actual credential issued by the state).

Apply through the DBPR website or contact them directly for current fees and application procedures. The board sets examination schedules and content standards.

Local Requirements

In Montverde, building permits for water and sewer work are issued by the Town of Montverde. Contact the Montverde Building Department to determine permit requirements for your specific project.

Review the Montverde Municipal Code for local amendments, design standards, and inspection procedures that may apply beyond state law. Municipal codes often contain supplementary requirements for water quality, system design, and installation standards.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain persons and work are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Owners performing work on their own property (with limitations)
• Public utilities and their employees
• Work performed under specific exemption categories defined in the statute

Review the full statute to confirm whether your work or status 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
• Montverde Municipal Code

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