Sewer/Water Licensing in Golden Glades CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensure for individuals and entities that engage in the construction, installation, repair, or maintenance of sewer and water systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "contractor" means any person who undertakes to, offers to, or purports to construct, repair, or improve any building or structure, including water and sewer work. This includes both new installations and modifications to existing systems. Work that falls under plumbing or mechanical trade classifications serving sewer and water functions typically requires a state license.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing for sewer/water work in Florida is administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To become licensed:

  1. Determine your trade classification — Sewer/water work may fall under plumbing contractor, water well contractor, or mechanical contractor classifications depending on scope.

  2. Meet qualifications — Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must demonstrate the required combination of experience and education. Specific requirements vary by license type.

  3. Apply to CILB — Submit your application to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, which maintains jurisdiction over all contractor licenses statewide.

  4. Pass the state examination — You must pass the applicable trade exam administered by the CILB.

  5. Obtain local county/municipal clearance — Miami-Dade County and Golden Glades CDP may require additional local permits and approvals before you can legally operate.

Contact the Golden Glades Building Department to confirm local application procedures and any county-level requirements for sewer/water contractors operating in this jurisdiction.

Local Requirements

Golden Glades CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Contractors must comply with the Golden Glades Municipal Code and Miami-Dade County building and permitting regulations.

All sewer and water work requires permits from the appropriate local authority before work begins. Contact the Golden Glades Building Department to determine whether permits are issued locally or through Miami-Dade County, and whether additional local licensing or certifications beyond state licensure are required.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from contractor licensure, including homeowner self-performance of work on their own residential property and certain minor repairs. However, sewer and water work often falls outside these exemptions due to health and safety concerns. Verify with the CILB whether your specific work qualifies for an exemption before proceeding without a license.

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

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