Sewer/Water Licensing in St. Leo, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires a license for individuals who engage in the business of installing, constructing, repairing, or maintaining water and sewer systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "water and sewer systems contractor" means a person who contracts to install, construct, repair, or maintain potable water systems or sanitary or reclaimed water systems.

If you perform this work for compensation in St. Leo, you must be licensed as a water and sewer systems contractor. This applies whether you work as a sole proprietor, partner, or employee of a contracting firm.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The CILB administers all contractor licensing in Florida.

2. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113. You must demonstrate:

3. Four years of experience as a water and sewer systems contractor, or equivalent documented experience in the trade

4. Passing score on the CILB-administered examination covering Florida construction law, building codes, and trade-specific knowledge

5. Submit required documentation, including proof of experience, identification, and application fees to the CILB.

6. Pass the state exam covering construction law, building codes, and water/sewer systems installation and repair standards.

Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fees.

Local Requirements

St. Leo is located in Pasco County, Florida. Before beginning work, you must:

1. Obtain a permit from the St. Leo Building Department or the applicable Pasco County authority, depending on whether the project falls under municipal or county jurisdiction. Contact the St. Leo Building Department to confirm which permitting authority has jurisdiction for your specific project location.

2. Check the St. Leo Municipal Code at https://library.municode.com/fl/st._leo for any local amendments, additional permit requirements, or operational restrictions that apply to water and sewer work within town limits.

3. Display your license and proof of licensure at your place of business or on job sites as required by state law.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing:
- An employee of a licensed water and sewer systems contractor, when working under the contractor's license and supervision
- A property owner performing work solely on their own property for non-commercial purposes
- Public agencies and municipalities performing work on public systems
- Work performed by journeyworkers under direct supervision of a licensed contractor

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
• St. Leo Municipal Code

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