Sewer/Water Licensing in Hurlburt Field CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, persons who engage in the business of installing, constructing, repairing, or maintaining water and sewer systems must hold a valid state license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "sewer and water contractor" is defined as a contractor whose principal business is the installation of water supply lines, sewer lines, septic tanks, or systems related to water distribution and wastewater disposal.

Work that requires licensing includes:
- Installation of water supply piping and mains
- Installation of sanitary sewer lines and septic systems
- Repair and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure
- Design and construction of water treatment or disposal systems

If you perform this work for compensation in Hurlburt Field CDP, you must be licensed.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To obtain a sewer and water contractor license:

  1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, including at least four years of experience in the trade within the 10 years preceding application, or equivalent education/apprenticeship.

  2. Pass the state exam covering Florida construction law, safety, and trade-specific knowledge.

  3. Apply with the state through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (not through Hurlburt Field CDP directly).

  4. Maintain the license through continuing education and renewal as required by state law.

Consult the Board's website or Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for current exam schedules and application procedures.

Local Requirements

Permits for sewer and water work in Hurlburt Field CDP must be obtained from the local building department in Okaloosa County. Check the Hurlburt Field Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, or additional inspections required before beginning work.

You must present your valid state license when applying for a local permit.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, exemptions apply to:
- Property owners performing work on their own residential property (not for sale or rent)
- Employees of licensed contractors working under direct supervision
- Certain utility companies and governmental agencies

These exemptions do not permit you to contract with others or operate as a business without a license.

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

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