Sewer/Water Licensing in Kenwood Estates CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for persons who engage in the construction, installation, repair, or maintenance of water and sewer systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "water and sewer systems" includes potable water supply systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, and related infrastructure.

Any contractor performing this work in Kenwood Estates CDP must hold a valid state license. This includes both new installation and repair work on municipal or private systems.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing for water and sewer contractors is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps to obtain licensure:

1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
2. Four years of experience in the trade (or equivalent education/apprenticeship)
3. Passage of a state examination

4. Good moral character and financial responsibility

5. Apply through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which manages the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

6. Pass the water and sewer contractor exam, which tests knowledge of Florida Statutes Chapter 489 and industry standards.

7. Maintain licensure with continuing education requirements as set by the Board.

Contact the DBPR or visit their website for current application fees, exam schedules, and detailed qualification pathways.

Local Requirements

Kenwood Estates CDP is located in Palm Beach County. Permit applications must be submitted to the Palm Beach County Building Department, as Kenwood Estates is an unincorporated Census-Designated Place.

Contractors must comply with the Kenwood Estates Municipal Code (available at https://library.municode.com/fl/kenwood-estates-cdp-florida). Review this code for any local amendments, permit fees, inspection requirements, or additional standards beyond state law.

Before beginning work, obtain a county permit and schedule required inspections through Palm Beach County.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing:

• Work performed on single-family residential properties by the property owner (if no compensation is paid)
• Emergency repairs performed by municipal employees acting within their official capacity
• Installation of certain appliances and fixtures not integral to the main system (as defined in statute)

Work on multi-family properties, commercial systems, or for compensation requires a license regardless of property ownership.

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
• Kenwood Estates Municipal Code

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