Sewer/Water Licensing in South Apopka CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, any person who engages in the business of installing, constructing, altering, or repairing water or sewer systems must hold a valid license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). [Fla. Stat. § 489.113] Specifically, this includes work on:

• Water service lines and connections
• Sanitary and storm sewer lines
• On-site sewage treatment and disposal systems
• Water treatment and distribution systems

The work is regulated if performed for compensation or as part of a business operation. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105]

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Experience Requirements
You must have at least 4 years of practical experience in sewer/water construction work within the 10 years immediately preceding application. [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]

Step 2: Pass the CILB Examination
Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), a state body that administers licensing for construction trades in Florida. [Fla. Stat. § 489.107] You must pass the CILB examination covering sewer/water system knowledge, Florida statutes, and technical competency.

Step 3: Submit Application and Fees
Submit your application to the CILB with proof of experience (work logs, employer verification, or similar documentation) and the required application fee.

Step 4: Receive Your License
Upon approval, the CILB issues your state-level contractor license. This license is valid statewide but must be renewed according to the CILB schedule.

Local Requirements

In South Apopka CDP, Orange County, sewer and water work is also subject to local permitting through the Orange County Building Department. Before beginning any sewer or water project, you must:

• Obtain a local permit from Orange County
• Comply with any amendments to Florida law adopted in the South Apopka Municipal Code

Consult the South Apopka Municipal Code and contact the Orange County Building Department to confirm current local requirements, inspection schedules, and permit fees specific to your project.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Work performed by a property owner on their own property (not for sale or compensation) [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]
• Employees working under the direct supervision of a licensed contractor [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]
• Work performed by government employees in their official capacity [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]

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
• South Apopka Municipal Code

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