Sewer/Water Licensing in Fairview Shores CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who contracts to perform, offer to perform, or purport to perform sewer or water work must hold a valid license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Work requiring licensure includes installation, repair, maintenance, and alteration of sanitary sewer systems, potable water systems, and reclaimed water systems.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

The specific contractor classifications that regulate this work are defined in Florida's construction licensing statutes. You must determine whether your work falls under plumbing contractor, water utility contractor, or sewer utility contractor classifications under state law.[Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

How to Get Licensed

1. Apply to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board — the state agency responsible for issuing all contractor licenses in Florida.[Fla. Stat. § 489.107]

2. Meet qualifications — You must demonstrate competency through:

3. Relevant work experience (typically 4 years for most classifications)
4. Passage of a state-administered licensing exam

5. Proof of workers' compensation insurance and liability insurance[Fla. Stat. § 489.113]

6. Submit required documentation including application fees, exam results, and proof of financial responsibility to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.113 for the complete qualification requirements specific to your contractor classification.

Local Requirements

Fairview Shores CDP is located in Orange County, Florida. Before beginning sewer or water work, you must:

1. Obtain a local permit from the Orange County building department or your jurisdiction's designated permit authority
2. Review the Fairview Shores Municipal Code at https://library.municode.com/fl/fairview-shores-cdp-florida for any local amendments, additional permit requirements, or inspection standards that may exceed state minimums

Contact the Orange County Building Department to confirm local permitting procedures for sewer and water work in Fairview Shores CDP.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensing requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.103:

• Work performed by a property owner on their own property (with limitations)
• Work performed by an employee of a licensed contractor under direct supervision
• Certain utility company employees performing work within their scope of employment
• Work performed by government employees in their official capacity

Review Fla. Stat. § 489.103 in full to confirm whether your specific work or employment situation qualifies for an exemption.

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
• Fairview Shores Municipal Code

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