Plumbing Licensing in North Miami city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, constructs, alters, or repairs plumbing systems in North Miami must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Plumbing work includes installation of water supply lines, drain systems, gas piping, medical gas systems, and related fixtures. A license is required whether work is performed for compensation or as part of employment.

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as a construction trade requiring state licensure. The work must be performed by a licensed plumber, a licensed plumbing contractor, or under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Experience Requirements
Applicants must document practical experience in plumbing work. The specific hours and duration are set by Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions.

Step 2: Pass the State Examination
The Construction Industry Licensing Board administers plumbing exams. Applicants must pass a written examination covering Florida plumbing code, safety practices, and technical knowledge related to the trade.

Step 3: Apply with the State
Submit your application, proof of experience, and exam results to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, oversees this process.

Step 4: Obtain Local Permit
Once licensed by the state, contact the North Miami Building Department to register your license locally and obtain the required City of North Miami business tax receipt and permits before beginning work.

Local Requirements

Work in North Miami must comply with the North Miami Municipal Code. Review the current code at https://library.municode.com/fl/north_miami for local amendments, permit procedures, inspection requirements, and any additional local standards that may exceed state minimums.

All plumbing work requires a City of North Miami permit before work begins. Inspections are conducted by the Building Department at rough-in and final stages.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing requirements, including:
- Maintenance and repair of a person's own single-family residential property (owner-occupied)
- Work by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision
- Certain limited repairs as defined in state statute

Medical gas work has additional certification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.1136.

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

• 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
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 — Medical gas certification
• North Miami Municipal Code

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