Plumbing Licensing in Duck Key CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Duck Key CDP must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as work involving the installation, alteration, repair, or maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and appurtenances for water supply, drainage, and gas piping systems. This includes both new construction and service work on existing systems.

A plumbing license is required to perform or offer to perform plumbing services for compensation in Duck Key CDP, Monroe County.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which operates under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The state board administers all licensing in Florida.

Steps to obtain a plumbing license:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires documented work experience in plumbing (typically 4 years of verifiable experience for a journeyman plumber license, or equivalent education/apprenticeship combinations).

2. Apply with the CILB through the state's official application process, which includes submitting proof of experience, identification, and payment of application fees.

3. Pass the plumbing examination administered by the CILB covering Florida plumbing code and general trade knowledge.

4. Receive your license from the state board, which is valid statewide, including Duck Key CDP.

For specific application procedures, timelines, and current fees, contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board directly through the state's official licensing portal.

Local Requirements

Duck Key CDP is governed by the Duck Key Municipal Code. Contractors must comply with local permitting and inspection requirements in addition to state licensing.

Permit requirements: All plumbing work in Duck Key CDP requires a local permit before work begins. Contact the Duck Key Building Department to pull permits and obtain local permit requirements, fees, and inspection schedules.

Review the Duck Key Municipal Code for any local amendments, local licensing fees, or additional requirements that may apply beyond state law.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions from plumbing licensing for:

• Owners performing work on their own residential property (not for sale or rental income)
• Employees of licensed plumbing contractors working under direct supervision
• Certain maintenance and repair work performed by building maintenance personnel on property they manage

Work performed for compensation generally requires licensing, regardless of scope.

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
• Duck Key Municipal Code

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