Plumbing Licensing in Kendall West CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Kendall West CDP must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "plumbing" includes the installation, repair, alteration, extension, and maintenance of all pipes, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with water supply, distribution systems, and sewage or drainage systems within a building or on the premises.

You must be licensed as a Certified Plumber, Certified Plumbing Contractor, or Certified Journeyman Plumber to legally perform these activities. Work that falls outside the statutory definition does not require licensing.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps to licensure:

  1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
  2. Proof of experience (hours and years vary by license type)
  3. Completion of required classroom hours

  4. A passing score on the state licensing exam

  5. Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

  6. Pass the licensing exam covering plumbing code, safety, and technical knowledge.

  7. Pay the applicable license fee and maintain your license through renewal as required by state law.

Contact the Florida DBPR or visit their website for current exam schedules, application forms, and detailed experience requirements by license classification.

Local Requirements

Plumbing work in Kendall West CDP, located in Miami-Dade County, must also comply with the Kendall West Municipal Code.

Before beginning any plumbing work:
- Obtain a plumbing permit from the appropriate local authority (typically the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources or the relevant municipal building department).
- Review the Kendall West Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional requirements, or restrictions beyond state law that may apply to plumbing installations and repairs in this jurisdiction.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing requirements. These exemptions include work performed by the property owner on property they own (under specific conditions), certain maintenance activities, and work by employees of government agencies. Review the statute directly to determine if your specific activity qualifies for an exemption.

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)