Plumbing Licensing in Three Lakes CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who undertakes to construct, repair, alter, or add to any plumbing system in Three Lakes must hold a valid Florida plumbing license.[^1] Plumbing work is regulated under Florida law and includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of water supply, drainage, and gas piping systems within buildings and structures.

According to Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a plumber is defined as a person who engages in the business of installing, altering, or repairing pipes and fixtures connected to a water supply or drainage system.[^2] Anyone performing this work for compensation must be licensed.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which operates under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.[^3]

Step 1: Meet Qualifications
You must satisfy experience and education requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113.[^4] This typically requires:
- A specified number of hours of practical experience working under a licensed plumber
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Passage of the Florida plumbing licensing examination

Step 2: Apply to CILB
Submit your application directly to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The board processes applications and administers the examination. You must provide proof of experience, education, and pass a written exam covering Florida plumbing code and regulations.

Step 3: Obtain License
Upon approval, the CILB issues your Florida plumbing license. This license permits you to work throughout Florida, including in Three Lakes CDP.

Local Requirements

Three Lakes CDP is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Before beginning any plumbing work, you must obtain a permit from the appropriate building authority in Miami-Dade County.

Review the Three Lakes Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law. Contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department to confirm permit procedures, fees, and inspection requirements specific to Three Lakes.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions from licensing requirements.[^5] Work performed by a homeowner on their own residential property, certain agricultural work, and repairs performed by employees of public utilities may be exempt. However, most commercial work and work-for-hire requires a valid license.

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

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
[^5]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions

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