Plumbing Licensing in Pace CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, any person who engages in plumbing work must hold a valid license. Plumbing is defined in Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and includes the installation, repair, alteration, or maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and appliances connected to water supply, waste disposal, vent, or storm drainage systems in buildings and structures.

You need a license to perform plumbing work for compensation in Pace CDP. This applies whether you work as a sole proprietor, employee, or contractor.

How to Get Licensed

Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, issues plumbing licenses at the state level.

Steps to licensure:

  1. Meet qualifications. Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must satisfy experience and examination requirements. Typically, this requires documented work experience in plumbing (the statute specifies the number of hours required depending on your classification—apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber) and passage of the CILB exam.

  2. Apply to CILB. Submit your application to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of experience, training records, and exam results.

  3. Pass the examination. The state exam covers Florida plumbing code, safety standards, and technical knowledge relevant to your license classification.

  4. Receive state license. Once approved by CILB, you receive your Florida plumbing license.

Reference Fla. Stat. § 489.113 for the complete qualifications and restrictions applicable to your specific license category.

Local Requirements

Pace CDP is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Before beginning plumbing work in Pace, you must:

  1. Obtain a local permit. Contact the Pace Building Department or Santa Rosa County permitting office to pull a plumbing permit for your specific project. A valid Florida state plumbing license is required to obtain local permits.

  2. Follow Pace Municipal Code requirements. Consult the Pace Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, inspection requirements, or additional standards that apply to plumbing work within Pace CDP. Local codes may impose requirements beyond state law.

Exemptions

Certain work and persons are exempt from licensing requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.103. These exemptions include property owners performing work on their own residential property (with limitations) and certain maintenance or repair work performed by employees of the property owner. Consult the statute for the full list of exemptions applicable to your situation.

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

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