Sewer/Water Licensing in Fountainebleau CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, any person who engages in the construction, repair, or alteration of sewer or water systems must hold a valid license. Florida Statute § 489.105 defines "sewer contractor" and "water contractor" as professionals who perform work on these systems. The specific scope includes installation, maintenance, and repair of potable water distribution lines, wastewater collection systems, and related infrastructure.

Work that constitutes regulated practice under sewer/water contracting requires licensure. This includes designing systems, installing pipes, testing systems, and directing workers performing these tasks.

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues sewer/water contractor licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). To obtain a license, you must:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
2. Four years of experience in sewer/water work (as a licensed contractor, apprentice, or journeyman), or equivalent education/experience combination

3. Pass a state-administered exam covering trade knowledge and Florida construction law

4. Apply to DBPR with:

5. Completed application form
6. Proof of experience or education
7. Exam passage confirmation

8. Application fee

9. Pass the state exam covering sewer/water construction practices, safety codes, and Florida construction regulations

Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current exam schedules, fees, and application procedures.

Local Requirements

Fountainebleau CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Permit applications and inspections are handled by Miami-Dade County's building and zoning department, not a separate municipal authority.

Check the Fountainebleau Municipal Code for any local amendments, impact fees, or permit requirements specific to sewer/water work in the CDP. Local amendments may impose additional standards beyond state law.

Contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department to pull permits for sewer/water projects and to confirm current local code requirements.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, exemptions from licensure include:

• Work performed on property you own (limited to single-family residential properties you occupy)
• Employees of a licensed contractor working under direct supervision
• Work performed by a municipality or other government entity
• Installation of certain plumbing fixtures not requiring structural modifications
• Repair work on existing systems under specified conditions

Check the statute for complete exemption language, as limitations apply.

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
• Fountainebleau Municipal Code

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