Sewer/Water Licensing in Reddick town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates persons who design, install, repair, or maintain water and sewer systems. Work that alters, extends, or services potable water supply lines, sanitary sewer lines, or reclaimed water systems requires licensure under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, which defines "contractor" to include those performing such work for compensation.

Specific work requiring a license includes:
- Installation of water service lines from the main to the structure
- Installation or repair of sanitary sewer lines
- Backflow prevention device installation and testing
- Water main extensions
- Pump station or treatment system work

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues water/sewer contractor licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps:

1. Determine your license classification — Water/Sewer Contractor is a specific CILB category
2. Meet experience requirements — Fla. Stat. § 489.113 requires a minimum of four years of experience in the trade within the past ten years, with at least one year as a contractor or supervising employee
3. Pass the CILB exam — Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (statewide authority) and take the required examination covering Florida building code, water/sewer regulations, and trade practices
4. Apply for your license — Submit your application, proof of experience, exam results, and applicable fees to the CILB
5. Maintain your license — Renew biennially and comply with continuing education requirements

The CILB does not issue locally; all applications and exams are handled at the state level. Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board for current exam dates and application procedures.

Local Requirements

Reddick town, Florida operates under the Reddick Municipal Code.

Before beginning any sewer or water work in Reddick:
- Pull a permit from the Reddick town Building Department for all regulated work
- Provide proof of state licensure with your permit application
- Follow town-specific design and inspection requirements — consult the Reddick Municipal Code linked above for local amendments, standards, and inspection timelines that may exceed state minimums

Contact the Reddick town Building Department to confirm current local permit procedures and fees.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts:
- Property owners performing work on their own residential property (not for resale or as rental)
- Public employees of water/sewer utilities working within their official duties
- Licensed plumbers performing routine plumbing repairs (not main line extensions or system design)

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
• Reddick Municipal Code

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