Plumbing Licensing in Key Largo CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Key Largo CDP must hold a current Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fixtures, and appliances connected to a water or sewage system. This includes water supply lines, drainage systems, gas piping, and medical gas systems in certain contexts.

Both individual plumbers and plumbing contractors performing work in Key Largo must be licensed. The license requirement applies regardless of whether the work is performed for a fee or as part of a larger construction project.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under the authority of Fla. Stat. § 489.107. There are three license classifications: apprentice, journeyman, and master plumber.

Applicants must:

1. Meet experience requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.113—typically 10,000 hours as an apprentice or journeyman under a licensed plumber's supervision
2. Pass the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board examination for your classification
3. Submit an application to the state licensing board (not the local municipality)
4. Provide proof of financial responsibility and workers' compensation insurance where required

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board for current exam schedules, application materials, and detailed experience requirements by classification.

Local Requirements

Plumbing work in Key Largo CDP must comply with Monroe County building codes and any local amendments adopted by Key Largo. Before beginning work, contractors must obtain a building permit from the Key Largo Building Department and follow all provisions outlined in the Key Largo Municipal Code.

Contact the Key Largo Building Department for specific local permit requirements, inspection procedures, and any local amendments to state plumbing standards.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing requirements, including:

• Property owners performing plumbing work solely on their own residential property (not for hire)
• Work performed by employees of a licensed plumber under direct supervision
• Installation of water treatment devices or portable appliances not permanently connected to water systems
• Certain maintenance activities on existing systems

Medical gas piping installations may require additional certification under Fla. Stat. § 489.1136. Verify exemption applicability to your specific project with the state licensing board.

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
• Key Largo Municipal Code

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