Plumbing Licensing in Worthington Springs, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Worthington Springs must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping, fixtures, and appliances in connection with any water supply, distribution systems, drainage systems, or other sanitary or storm sewerage systems. This includes water heaters, septic tanks, drainage fields, and related work.

Homeowners performing plumbing work on their own residential property are subject to local permit requirements regardless of licensing status, but only licensed plumbers may perform plumbing work for compensation or on properties other than their own residence.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which operates under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps:

1. Meet qualification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which require documented experience in plumbing work (typically 4 years for a Master Plumber, 2 years for a Certified Plumber).
2. Apply directly to the CILB, not to Worthington Springs town government.
3. Pass the state licensing examination for your desired credential level (Master Plumber or Certified Plumber).
4. Pay the required state licensing fees.

Contact the CILB or visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website for current exam schedules, application forms, and fees.

Local Requirements

Worthington Springs is located in Union County, Florida. While the town operates under local municipal governance, plumbing licensing is exclusively a state function under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes.

Permits and Inspections: Before beginning plumbing work in Worthington Springs, obtain a permit from the Worthington Springs Building Department or Union County (depending on jurisdictional authority). Contact the Worthington Springs Municipal Code to confirm local permit procedures and any town-specific requirements beyond state law.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from plumbing licensing requirements:

• A property owner performing plumbing work on their own residential property (subject to local permit requirements).
• Work performed by employees of the property owner in connection with the owner's business or operations, under specific conditions.
• Installation and maintenance of certain water treatment and softening equipment.

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
• Worthington Springs Municipal Code

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