Plumbing Licensing in Reddick town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Reddick must hold a current Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice, operation, or business of installing, repairing, maintaining, or altering pipes, fixtures, and appliances that carry water, gas, or sewage in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.

Work requiring licensure includes:
- Installation of water supply lines, drainage systems, and gas piping
- Repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures
- Backflow prevention installation and testing
- Septic system work connected to structures

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) at the state level, not locally.

Required steps:

  1. Verify eligibility. Meet the apprenticeship, journeyman, or master plumber requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113. Generally, you must demonstrate applicable work experience (typically 4+ years for journeyman status).

  2. Apply to CILB. Submit your application through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You must include proof of experience and financial responsibility.

  3. Pass the state exam. CILB administers the plumbing licensing examination covering Florida plumbing code and practices.

  4. Receive your license. Once approved, your Florida plumbing license is valid statewide, including in Reddick.

Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.113 for specific experience hour requirements and documentation standards.

Local Requirements

Reddick is in Marion County, Florida. Before performing plumbing work, contractors must obtain a local permit from the Reddick Town Building Department.

Check the Reddick Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, inspection schedules, and additional requirements beyond Florida state law. Local code may impose stricter standards or require pre-work inspections.

Contact the Reddick Building Department to confirm current permit procedures and fees specific to plumbing installations in the town.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing:
- Homeowners performing plumbing work on their own single-family residences (with limits)
- Installation of certain water softeners and filters
- Work performed by plumbers licensed in other states if temporary and supervised

However, exemptions are narrowly construed. If you are performing plumbing work for compensation or on property you do not own, a Florida plumbing license is required.

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

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