Sewer/Water Licensing in Miami Springs city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates contractors who construct, repair, or maintain potable water systems and sanitary sewer systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "sewer and water contractor" is defined as a contractor whose business includes installing, repairing, or maintaining pipes, fixtures, and equipment for water supply and sewage disposal.

Any person or entity performing this work in Miami Springs must hold an active Florida Construction Industry License (CCIL) issued by the state. This includes both new installations and repair work on sewer and water lines serving residential, commercial, or industrial properties.

How to Get Licensed

1. Application: Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board, which issues all construction licenses under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

2. Experience: You must meet the experience requirements in Fla. Stat. § 489.113. For a sewer and water contractor license, you typically need four years of experience in the trade during the five years preceding application.

3. Examination: Pass the state CCIL examination for sewer and water contractors, which covers Florida construction law, trade practices, and technical knowledge.

4. Financial Requirements: Meet bonding and liability insurance requirements as specified by DBPR.

5. Application Fee: Pay the required state application and examination fees to DBPR.

Contact DBPR's Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current fee schedules and specific application procedures.

Local Requirements

In Miami Springs, sewer and water work also requires compliance with the Miami Springs Municipal Code. Before beginning any sewer or water project, you must obtain a construction permit from the Miami Springs Building Department.

Consult the municipal code link above for any local amendments, permit application procedures, inspection requirements, and local fees that may apply in addition to state licensing. Contact the Miami Springs Building Department to confirm current local requirements and permit procedures specific to your project.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing, including:

• Work performed by employees of the property owner on that owner's property
• Work performed for a municipality by municipal employees
• Work performed by contractors licensed in other states for temporary projects (specific conditions apply)

However, exemptions are narrowly construed. If there is any doubt whether your work qualifies for an exemption, obtain a state license before proceeding.

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
• Miami Springs Municipal Code

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