Plumbing Licensing in Holmes Beach city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Holmes Beach must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice of installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and appliances for the conveyance and use of water and removal of waterborne wastes. Work that constitutes the practice of plumbing—including installation of water supply systems, drainage systems, and gas piping for fuel—requires licensure regardless of whether the work is performed for compensation.

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues plumbing licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To become licensed:

1. Meet experience requirements: Fla. Stat. § 489.113 sets forth minimum hours of practical experience. You must document relevant apprenticeship or work experience under a licensed plumber.

2. Pass the state exam: You must successfully pass the Florida plumbing license examination administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

3. Apply with the state: Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Construction Industry Licensing, along with proof of experience, exam passage, and applicable fees.

4. Obtain local permit authority: Once licensed at the state level, you may obtain permits through the Holmes Beach Building Department to perform plumbing work within the city.

Specific experience hours, exam details, and application procedures are defined in Fla. Stat. § 489.113. Contact the state licensing board for current fee schedules and testing dates.

Local Requirements

Holmes Beach is located in Manatee County, Florida. Plumbing permits must be pulled through the Holmes Beach Building Department prior to starting work.

Review the Holmes Beach Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit procedures, inspection requirements, or additional standards that may apply beyond state law. Local codes may specify permit fees, inspection timelines, and work standards specific to the city.

Contact the Holmes Beach Building Department for current local requirements, permit fees, and inspection procedures.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing requirements, including:

• Repairs or replacements of parts of plumbing systems performed by property owners on their own single-family residence
• Work performed by employees of certain public utilities and governmental entities
• Emergency repairs performed to prevent property damage, provided the work is followed by proper licensed installation

All other plumbing work requires a valid Florida 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
• Holmes Beach Municipal Code

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