Sewer/Water Licensing in Inglis, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who engages in the business of installing, constructing, repairing, or modifying potable water systems, wastewater systems, or both must be licensed as a Water/Sewer Contractor. This includes work on pipes, fixtures, and related infrastructure serving residential, commercial, or public facilities.

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "Contractor" is defined as any person who, for compensation, undertakes to, offers to, or agrees to build, construct, contract, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck, or demolish any building, structure, or part thereof. This applies to sewer and water systems within Inglis, Levy County.

How to Get Licensed

State-Level Licensing:

1. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The Board administers all contractor licensing in Florida.

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

3. Proof of four years of active experience in the trade (or equivalent education/apprenticeship)
4. Passing a state licensing examination covering water/sewer construction standards

5. Workers' compensation insurance (if required by state law)

6. Submit proof of financial responsibility and a completed application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for current exam schedules, application forms, and fees.

Local Requirements

In Inglis, permits for water and sewer work must be pulled through the Inglis Town Building Department. Contact the Building Department for specific permit procedures, fees, and inspections required for work within town limits.

Review the Inglis Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit requirements, or additional restrictions that may apply beyond state law. Local codes may address setbacks, notification requirements, or approval timelines specific to Inglis.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Owners performing work on their own property (not for compensation)
• Employees of a licensed contractor working under direct supervision
• Public utilities licensed or regulated by the Public Service Commission
• Work performed by municipalities on public systems they own and operate

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
• Inglis Municipal Code

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