Sewer/Water Licensing in Tiger Point CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals who engage in the business of installing, maintaining, or repairing public or private water and sewer systems. Work that alters, modifies, or services potable water supply systems or sanitary sewer systems requires proper licensure under Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board framework. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines the scope of regulated water and sewer work.

Individuals performing this work for compensation—whether as sole proprietors, employees, or contractors—must hold the appropriate license classification or work under a licensed contractor's supervision.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which administers all construction trade licensing in the state. [Fla. Stat. § 489.107] establishes CILB's authority.

  2. Meet qualifications per [Fla. Stat. § 489.113], which requires:

  3. Proof of experience (typically 4 years in the trade for most water/sewer classifications)
  4. Passing a state licensing examination

  5. Payment of applicable fees

  6. Complete the application through the CILB (contact information available at the state level; local application support may be available through Santa Rosa County or Tiger Point building authorities).

  7. Obtain your license once approved. Maintain compliance with renewal requirements and continuing education as mandated by state law.

Local Requirements

Tiger Point CDP is located in Santa Rosa County. Contractors and individuals must comply with local permitting and inspection requirements before beginning work.

Consult the Tiger Point Municipal Code for local amendments, permit applications, and specific procedures for water and sewer work within the jurisdiction. Contact the Tiger Point Building Department or Santa Rosa County Building Department to determine which authority has jurisdiction over your project and to pull required permits before work begins.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensure under [Fla. Stat. § 489.103]:
- Work performed on residential property by the property owner (without compensation)
- Maintenance work on single-family residential systems performed by the owner
- Certain utility company employees working within their employer's system
- Work performed under direct supervision of a licensed contractor (the employee need not hold an individual license, though the supervising contractor must)

Exemptions are narrowly construed. Verify your specific situation with the CILB or local building authority before proceeding without a license.

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)