Sewer/Water Licensing in Mulberry, Florida

Who Needs a License

Work on public or private water and sewer systems in Mulberry is regulated under Florida law. A license is required to construct, install, repair, or maintain water and sewer lines and related infrastructure.

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "contractor" includes any person who undertakes to, offers to, purports to, or agrees to build, construct, construct or repair, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck, or demolish any building or structure, or to do or supervise the doing of any part thereof. Water and sewer work falls within this definition.

The specific license category for this work is the Water and Sewer Contractor license, issued by the State of Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board.

How to Get Licensed

To obtain a Water and Sewer Contractor license in Florida:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which require:
2. Four years of experience in water and sewer construction during the five years preceding application, or
3. An associate degree in a related field plus three years of experience, or

4. A bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of experience

5. Pass the state exam administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (Fla. Stat. § 489.107)

6. Apply with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board through their online portal or by mail. Include:

7. Proof of experience or education
8. Exam passage documentation

9. Application fee

10. Obtain a business tax receipt from Mulberry city before conducting work within city limits

Local Requirements

Mulberry city requires all contractors to:

• Obtain a permit from the Mulberry Building Department before beginning any water or sewer work
• Comply with the Mulberry Municipal Code, available at https://library.municode.com/fl/mulberry. Check local amendments for additional requirements specific to the city.
• Post the state license visibly at the jobsite or office

Contact the Mulberry Building Department for current local permit fees, inspection requirements, and any town-specific amendments to state law.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Owners performing work on their own property (with limitations)
• Employees of a licensed contractor working under that contractor's supervision
• Engineers and architects performing their licensed professional services
• Public employees of federal, state, or local government agencies

Water and sewer work performed by municipal utilities or their authorized employees may be exempt depending on the nature of the work.

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
• Mulberry Municipal Code

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