Sewer/Water Licensing in Worthington Springs town, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for persons who construct, repair, or maintain public or private water and sewer systems. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines "water and sewer systems" as the regulated trade. Work involving the installation, alteration, or repair of pipes, fixtures, and appurtenances connected to water supply or sewage disposal requires a licensed contractor in this category.

Worthington Springs is a small municipality (population 378) in Union County. As a town in Florida, it falls under state licensing authority for this trade, with local permitting administered through the town's building authority.

How to Get Licensed

Licensure is issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Application process:

1. Meet the qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires either:
2. Four years of experience in water and sewer construction under a licensed contractor, or

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by the board

4. Apply directly to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (not to Worthington Springs town).

5. Pass the state examination for water and sewer contractors.

6. Once licensed at the state level, you are authorized to work in Worthington Springs.

Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.113 for specific experience documentation and exam requirements.

Local Requirements

Worthington Springs requires permits for all regulated water and sewer work. Contact the Worthington Springs Town Building Department to obtain a permit before beginning work.

Review the Worthington Springs Municipal Code for any local amendments, fees, inspection requirements, or additional conditions that may apply beyond state law. Municipal codes can impose stricter standards or require local inspections in addition to state compliance.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions. Work performed on single-family residential properties by the property owner for their own use may be exempt. Maintenance of existing systems by employees of water and sewer utilities, public agencies, or property owners may also qualify for exemptions. Verify your specific situation against the statute, as exemptions are narrowly defined.

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
• Worthington Springs Municipal Code

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