Plumbing Licensing in Loxahatchee Groves, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Loxahatchee Groves must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as work involving the installation, repair, maintenance, and alteration of pipes, fixtures, and appurtenances connected to water supply, drainage, or gas systems in buildings and structures.

All plumbing contractors, journeyworkers, and apprentices performing this work within town limits are required to be licensed by the state of Florida.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps:

  1. Determine your license classification: Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Journeyman, or Plumbing Apprentice.

  2. Meet qualification requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which include:

  3. Work experience (hours vary by classification)
  4. Passing a state examination

  5. Proof of competency in Florida construction code and plumbing standards

  6. Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You must submit an application, documentation of experience hours, proof of exam passage, and applicable fees.

  7. Pass the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board exam covering plumbing code, safety, and industry standards.

  8. Maintain your license through continuing education and timely renewal per state requirements.

For specific application procedures, examination dates, and fees, contact the DBPR or visit its official licensing portal.

Local Requirements

Work performed in Loxahatchee Groves is subject to Palm Beach County permitting and inspections, as the town operates within county jurisdiction for building permits.

Permit Requirements:
- All plumbing work requires a permit issued by the Palm Beach County Building Department before work begins.
- Submit permit applications with plans, specifications, and proof of licensure.

Local Code:
Consult the Loxahatchee Groves Municipal Code for any town-specific amendments, local amendments to state plumbing standards, and any additional local requirements beyond Florida Statutes.

Contact the Loxahatchee Groves Building Department or Palm Beach County Building Division for permit procedures and local code clarifications.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing requirements, including:
- Work performed by property owners on their own residential property (limited scope)
- Emergency repairs under specific conditions
- Other exemptions defined in state statute

However, exemptions are narrowly construed. Most commercial and rental property work requires a licensed plumber.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/

References

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