Plumbing Licensing in Page Park CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, any person who engages in plumbing work must hold an active license issued by the state. Per Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and appliances used for water supply, waste disposal, and gas piping in buildings and structures.

In Page Park CDP (Lee County), if you perform plumbing work for compensation—whether as an employee or independent contractor—you must be licensed. This includes new construction, renovations, repairs, and inspections.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The board administers all construction trades licensing in Florida, including plumbing.

2. Meet experience requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.113. You must document:

3. Four years of practical experience in plumbing work, or

4. An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the board

5. Pass the state examination covering plumbing code, safety, and technical competency.

6. Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of experience, exam results, and payment of fees.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fee amounts.

Local Requirements

Page Park CDP operates within Lee County's jurisdiction. Before beginning any plumbing work in Page Park CDP, you must:

1. Obtain a permit from the appropriate local building department. Contact the Page Park or Lee County Building Department to determine which jurisdiction issues permits for your specific project location.

2. Review local amendments in the Page Park Municipal Code. Check this code for any local requirements that supplement Florida state law, including permit procedures, inspection schedules, and local fees.

3. Schedule inspections as required by local code before covering plumbing work.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, licensing exemptions include:

• A homeowner performing work on their own residential property (not for compensation)
• Employees of licensed plumbers working under direct supervision
• Plumbing work performed on property owned by the employer (not public or third-party property)

These exemptions are narrow. When in doubt, obtain a license.

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
• Page Park Municipal Code

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