Plumbing Licensing in Midway CDP (Seminole County), Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who performs plumbing work in Midway CDP must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and appliances for water supply, waste removal, and drainage systems in buildings and structures.

Work requiring a license includes:
- Installation of water supply lines
- Installation of drainage and waste systems
- Repair and alteration of plumbing systems
- Installation of plumbing fixtures and appliances connected to water or drainage systems

Unlicensed plumbing work is a violation of Florida law.

How to Get Licensed

Plumbing licenses in Florida are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Step-by-step process:

  1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113:
  2. Provide proof of 4 years of experience in plumbing work (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

  3. Pass a Florida plumbing examination

  4. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board at the state level (not locally). The Board administers the licensing process, background checks, and exam scheduling.

  5. Pass the plumbing exam, which tests knowledge of Florida Building Code, plumbing standards, and installation practices.

  6. Maintain continuing education as required by state law to renew your license.

Complete application instructions and exam details are available through the Construction Industry Licensing Board's official channels.

Local Requirements

Plumbing work in Midway CDP, Seminole County must also comply with local requirements.

Permit and inspection:
- Obtain a plumbing permit from the Seminole County Building Department (or the local permitting authority serving Midway CDP) before beginning work
- Schedule required inspections at rough-in and final stages
- Pay applicable permit fees

Local code:
Review the Midway CDP (Seminole County) Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law. Local codes may specify permit procedures, inspection standards, or contractor registration.

Contact the Seminole County Building Department or Midway CDP Building Department for specific local permit requirements and fees.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work and persons from licensing:
- Homeowners performing plumbing work on their own single-family residential property (with limitations)
- Work performed by employees of licensed plumbers under direct supervision
- Maintenance and repair of certain appliances not constituting plumbing installation

Check § 489.103 for the full scope of exemptions, as they are narrowly defined.

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)