Sewer/Water Licensing in North Key Largo CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals who engage in the construction, repair, or installation of water and sewer systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "sewer and water contractor" is defined as a contractor who undertakes to, for another, construct, repair, or superintend the construction or repair of a sewer or water system serving one or more buildings or structures. Any person performing this work for compensation must hold an active license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

How to Get Licensed

To obtain a sewer/water contractor license in Florida:

1. Apply through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The Board administers all contractor licensing in the state.

2. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:

3. Active, valid licensing in at least one active construction trade for the five years preceding application, OR
4. A combination of experience and education meeting Board-established standards
5. Proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage

6. Proof of liability insurance

7. Pass the state licensing examination administered by the Board covering sewer and water system construction and regulations.

8. Submit application materials including proof of experience, insurance documentation, and exam results to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current application procedures, exam schedules, and specific experience requirements.

Local Requirements

North Key Largo CDP is located in Monroe County, Florida. Permit applications and local requirements are administered through the county permitting system. Contractors must obtain Monroe County building permits before commencing any sewer or water work.

Review the North Key Largo Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional standards beyond state law. Contact the Monroe County Building Department to confirm specific local requirements and permit procedures for sewer/water projects in North Key Largo CDP.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, licensing is not required for:

• Owners performing work on their own property (not for compensation)
• Utility companies licensed and regulated by the Public Service Commission
• Federal, state, or local government agencies performing work within their jurisdictions
• Employees of licensed contractors working under direct supervision

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Operator Certification Program
- Phone: 850-245-7500
- Website: https://floridadep.gov/water/certification-restoration/content/water-and-domestic-wastewater-operator-certification

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
• North Key Largo Municipal Code

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