Sewer/Water Licensing in Dixonville CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for persons who engage in the construction, installation, alteration, or repair of water and sewer systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "construction" includes work on potable water systems, wastewater treatment systems, and related infrastructure. If you perform this work for compensation in Dixonville or Santa Rosa County, you must hold the appropriate state license.

Sewer and water work falls under the Construction Industry Licensing Board's jurisdiction per Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The specific license categories are defined in state statute and enforced uniformly across Florida, including in Dixonville CDP.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers construction licensing statewide. The DBPR issues all contractor licenses for water and sewer work.

  2. Determine your license type: Water/Sewer Contractor license requirements vary by scope. Review Fla. Stat. § 489.113 for qualifications, which specify experience, education, and examination requirements based on your specific classification.

  3. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113:

  4. Demonstrate required years of practical experience in water/sewer construction
  5. Pass the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board examination

  6. Meet education or apprenticeship requirements as specified by statute

  7. Apply to DBPR with proof of qualifications, pass the exam, and pay applicable fees.

  8. Obtain local authorization in Dixonville before beginning work (see below).

Local Requirements

Permits for water and sewer work in Dixonville CDP are issued through the Santa Rosa County permitting authority, as Dixonville is an unincorporated community development. Contact the Santa Rosa County Building Department to determine current permit procedures and fees.

Review the Dixonville Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law. Local codes may contain specific standards for utility work, inspection schedules, or contractor registration requirements.

Verify with Santa Rosa County whether your state license requires local endorsement or additional county-level registration before commencing work.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing requirements, including:
- Work performed by employees of utility companies on their own systems (if performed under direct supervision)
- Work by a property owner on their own property for personal, non-commercial use
- Other exemptions specified in § 489.103

Review the statute directly to confirm your work qualifies for any exemption.

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)