Sewer/Water Licensing in Kendall West CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who engages in the business of installing, constructing, repairing, or maintaining public or private water and sewer systems must hold a valid state license.[^1] This includes work on potable water lines, wastewater collection systems, and related infrastructure. The work is regulated under Florida's construction licensing framework and applies throughout Miami-Dade County, including Kendall West CDP.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing for sewer/water contractors is issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under state statute.[^2] To become licensed, you must:

  1. Meet qualification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which specifies education, experience, and examination standards based on license classification.[^3]
  2. Pass the state licensing examination for your trade classification.
  3. Maintain workers' compensation insurance and comply with financial responsibility requirements.
  4. Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Specific experience and education requirements depend on your license classification (e.g., contractor, specialty contractor). Contact the DBPR or visit the official Florida licensing portal for current exam schedules and detailed qualification pathways.

Local Requirements

Kendall West CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Permits for sewer/water work must be obtained through the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (or equivalent county building/permitting authority), not a municipal office, since Kendall West is an unincorporated census-designated place.

Review the Kendall West Municipal Code for any local amendments or supplementary requirements beyond state law. County and state licensing standards will apply to all work performed in this jurisdiction.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides specific exemptions from state licensing. Work performed by employees of government agencies, public utilities, or the permit holder on the permit holder's own property may be exempt under certain conditions. Property owners performing work on their own single-family residence may also qualify for exemption, though sewer/water work often falls outside residential exemptions due to public health and safety concerns. Review the statute for precise exemption language applicable to your situation.[^4]

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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 (Definitions)
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107 (Construction Industry Licensing Board)
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113 (Qualifications for practice; restrictions)
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103 (Exemptions)

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