Sewer/Water Licensing in Midway CDP (Seminole County), Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for persons engaged in the construction, installation, alteration, repair, or maintenance of sewers and water systems. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "sewer and water contractor" means a person who undertakes to, offers to, attempts to, or does construct, repair, or replace sewers or water mains or service lines.

The scope includes:
- Installation and repair of sewer lines and systems
- Water main and service line work
- Related construction and maintenance activities

Not all work on or around sewer and water systems requires a license—exemptions exist and are detailed below.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Application: Apply to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The Board administers all contractor licensing.

2. Qualifications: Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, applicants must meet:

3. Experience requirements (typically 4 years of relevant work experience for contractors)
4. Education or equivalent demonstrated competency

5. Pass a state licensing examination

6. Exam: You must pass the CILB exam covering sewer and water contractor knowledge, code compliance, and business practices.

7. Application Location: Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) or the Construction Industry Licensing Board directly for current application procedures, fees, and exam schedules.

Once licensed by the state, your Florida license is valid statewide, including in Midway CDP.

Local Requirements

Midway CDP is located in Seminole County. Before beginning sewer or water work in Midway CDP, you must:

• Obtain a local permit from the appropriate county or municipal authority handling building permits and utility work
• Check the Midway CDP Municipal Code at https://library.municode.com/fl/midway-cdp-seminole-county-florida for any local amendments, additional bonding, insurance, or permit requirements specific to the town

Contact the Seminole County Building Department or Midway CDP authority to confirm which office issues permits and what local documentation is required before you start work.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, licensing is NOT required for:
- Owners performing work on their own property (owner-exemption)
- Employees of licensed contractors acting under direct supervision
- Work performed by municipalities and governmental entities
- Other persons specifically exempted by statute

However, if you are hired by others or operate as a business offering services, you must be licensed.

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
• Midway CDP (Seminole County) Municipal Code

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