Plumbing Licensing in Coleman, Florida

Who Needs a License

Anyone who installs, constructs, reconstructs, modifies, repairs, or maintains plumbing systems in Coleman must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice of installing and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and appliances for water supply and waste removal. This includes water lines, drainage systems, gas piping connected to appliances, and medical gas systems.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) at the state level, not locally. Follow these steps:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113: You must have four years of practical experience in plumbing work within the five years preceding application, or equivalent documented training.

2. Pass the CILB exam: The state administers a written examination covering Florida plumbing code, safety, and technical competency.

3. Submit your application to the CILB with proof of experience, exam results, and fees. Contact the CILB directly for current application procedures and fees.

4. Obtain your license: Once approved, you receive a state license number valid statewide, including in Coleman.

If your work involves medical gas systems, Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 requires additional medical gas certification beyond standard plumbing licensure.

Local Requirements

Plumbing work in Coleman requires a local permit from the Coleman Building Department before beginning any regulated work. Contact the Coleman Building Department to:

• Pull your plumbing permit
• Obtain current local code requirements
• Schedule required inspections

Check the Coleman Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, inspection requirements, or additional standards that may apply beyond Florida Statutes § 489.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing requirements:

• Installation or repair of water softening equipment
• Repairs to water heaters not involving structural changes to plumbing systems
• Routine maintenance and repair by building occupants on their own property (limited scope)
• Work performed by employees under direct supervision of a licensed plumber on the employee's own residence

Check the statute and Coleman Municipal Code to confirm whether specific work you plan qualifies for an exemption.

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

• 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
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 — Medical gas certification
• Coleman Municipal Code

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