Plumbing Licensing in Tamiami CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, constructs, alters, services, or repairs plumbing systems in Tamiami CDP must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping, fixtures, and appliances in connection with water supply, waste disposal, and venting systems.

Work requiring licensure includes water supply lines, drainage systems, gas piping, medical gas systems, and related fixtures. The scope is broad—both new construction and renovation work require a licensed plumber.

How to Get Licensed

Florida licenses plumbers through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps to obtain a Florida plumbing license:

1. Verify your qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113. You must meet one of these paths:
2. Apprenticeship: 10,000 hours of documented plumbing work under a licensed plumber, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction

3. Work experience: 10 years of plumbing experience as a journeyman or master plumber in the last 10 years

4. Pass the CILB exam. The exam tests knowledge of the Florida Building Code, plumbing codes, and trade practices.

5. Apply to CILB with proof of experience, exam passage, and application fees.

6. Maintain your license through continuing education and renewal requirements as mandated by the state.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current exam schedules, application forms, and fee information.

Local Requirements

Tamiami CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Plumbing permits are issued by Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (DRER), not by a separate town building department.

Before beginning any plumbing work in Tamiami, you must:

• Obtain a permit from Miami-Dade County DRER
• Follow the Tamiami Municipal Code as it applies to building and safety standards

Review the Tamiami Municipal Code for any local amendments or requirements beyond state law. Contact Miami-Dade County Building Department for specific permit procedures, fees, and inspections required in Tamiami CDP.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from plumbing licensure:

• Homeowners performing work on their own primary residence (not for rental or resale)
• Employees of licensed plumbers working directly under the license holder's supervision
• Maintenance of existing systems by property owners or their agents (limited scope)

However, exemptions do not apply to work performed for compensation or on properties not owned by the worker.

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
• Tamiami Municipal Code

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