Plumbing Licensing in Stacey Street CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Stacey Street CDP must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fixtures, and appliances for the supply and distribution of water, and the removal and disposal of waterborne wastes. This includes water heater installation, drain cleaning, fixture replacement, and new construction plumbing systems.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The licensing process requires:

1. Experience: Demonstrated work history as specified in Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which sets qualification standards for plumbing contractors and apprentices.

2. Examination: Passage of the state licensing exam administered by the CILB.

3. Application: Submit your application directly to the Florida CILB. The board handles all state-level licensing; you do not apply through Stacey Street CDP.

Specific experience hours and exam content are governed by Fla. Stat. § 489.113. Contact the CILB or visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website for current exam schedules and detailed qualification requirements.

Local Requirements

Permit applications in Stacey Street CDP are handled at the county level through Palm Beach County. After obtaining your state license, you must obtain a work permit from Palm Beach County for each plumbing project in the CDP.

Check the Stacey Street Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, or additional requirements specific to this CDP. Local code may impose inspection schedules or contractor registration beyond state requirements.

Contact the Palm Beach County Building Department to confirm current permit procedures and fees for Stacey Street CDP.

Exemptions

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

• Minor repairs and maintenance performed by property owners on their own residential property
• Work performed by employees of a licensed plumbing contractor under direct supervision
• Specific emergency repairs as defined in the statute

Verify your work falls within an exemption before proceeding without a license, as improper exemption claims carry penalties.

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

• 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
• Stacey Street Municipal Code

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