Sewer/Water Licensing in Wellington village, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, persons who engage in the construction, installation, alteration, or repair of sewer and water systems must hold a valid license issued by the state.[Fla. Stat. § 489.113] This includes work on potable water supply lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, and related infrastructure.

The specific classification for this work falls under the Construction Industry Licensing Board's regulated trades. [Fla. Stat. § 489.107] If you perform sewer or water work for compensation in Wellington, you must be licensed—even for a single project.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing:

  1. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The Board issues all construction licenses in Florida. [Fla. Stat. § 489.107]

  2. Meet Qualifications: You must satisfy education, experience, and competency requirements established by statute. [Fla. Stat. § 489.113] Specific experience hours and training requirements vary by classification; contact DBPR or the Board for the exact sewer/water classification requirements for your intended scope of work.

  3. Pass the Licensing Exam: You must pass the state contractor's exam for your specific classification.

  4. Maintain the License: Renew your license and complete continuing education as required by state law.

Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees.

Local Requirements

Wellington village and Palm Beach County require construction permits for sewer and water work within municipal limits. Wellington Municipal Code

Permit Application:
Contact the Wellington Building Department to apply for required permits before beginning any sewer or water work. You must present your state license at permit application. Local permits are separate from—and required in addition to—state licensure.

Consult the Wellington Municipal Code for any local amendments, setback requirements, inspection schedules, or additional technical standards that may apply to sewer and water construction in the village.

Exemptions

Work performed by a property owner on his or her own property—when the owner does not offer such work to the public—may be exempt from licensing. [Fla. Stat. § 489.103] However, most professional sewer and water work requires a license.

Certain maintenance or repair work may qualify for exemptions; review Fla. Stat. § 489.103 to determine if your specific work falls outside the licensing requirement.

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

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