Plumbing Licensing in Feather Sound CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who contracts to install, construct, repair, or maintain plumbing systems in Feather Sound CDP must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "plumbing" includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fixtures, and appliances for water supply, gas distribution, and waste removal. Work that constitutes plumbing—whether for new construction, alteration, or repair—requires state licensure before work begins.

How to Get Licensed

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

Application Process:
1. Apply directly to the CILB (not to Feather Sound CDP or Pinellas County).
2. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
- Documented work experience (apprenticeship or journeyman hours)
- Passage of the state exam
- A responsible controlling individual (RCI) who holds or supervises the license

1. Pay state application and exam fees.
2. Pass the Florida plumbing contractor or plumber exam administered by the CILB.

Contact the CILB directly for current application procedures, exam dates, and fee schedules.

Local Requirements

Permit Authority:
Work in Feather Sound CDP falls under Pinellas County jurisdiction. Before beginning any plumbing work, obtain a building permit from the Pinellas County Building Department (or the applicable local authority). A state license is required before pulling a permit.

Local Code:
Check the Feather Sound Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law. Contact the Feather Sound Building Department to confirm current local permit requirements and inspection procedures.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing:
- Homeowners performing work on their own single-family residence
- Property owners performing work on property they own (with limitations)
- Employees working under a licensed contractor's supervision
- Specific maintenance or repair tasks defined as minor in the statute

Review the full statute to determine whether your specific work qualifies for an exemption.

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
• Feather Sound Municipal Code

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