Plumbing Licensing in Daytona Beach Shores city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who performs plumbing work in Daytona Beach Shores must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as work involving the installation, maintenance, repair, or alteration of pipes, fixtures, and appliances connected to water supply, drainage, or sewage systems. This includes water heaters, backflow preventers, and related installations.

If you perform plumbing work for compensation or as part of a licensed contracting business, you must be licensed before beginning work.

How to Get Licensed

Florida plumbing licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), not local authorities. Follow these steps:

1. Determine your license category. Plumbing licenses include Plumber, Plumbing Contractor, and Apprentice classifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.105.

2. Meet qualifications. Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must satisfy experience requirements, which vary by classification. A Plumber typically requires documented apprenticeship hours; a Plumbing Contractor requires additional business experience.

3. Obtain an application from the CILB through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

4. Pass the licensing exam. You must demonstrate knowledge of Florida plumbing codes and practices.

5. Submit your application to CILB with proof of experience, exam results, and applicable fees.

6. Receive your state license. Once approved, your license is valid statewide, including Daytona Beach Shores.

Contact the Florida DBPR or visit the CILB website for current application procedures, exam schedules, and fee amounts.

Local Requirements

All plumbing work performed in Daytona Beach Shores requires a local permit from the Daytona Beach Shores Building Department before work begins, even if you hold a valid state license.

Review the Daytona Beach Shores Municipal Code for local amendments, permit procedures, inspection requirements, and fees specific to the city. Local code may impose additional standards beyond state law.

Contact the Daytona Beach Shores Building Department for permit applications, timelines, and local inspection requirements.

Exemptions

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

• Homeowners performing work on their own residential property (not for compensation)
• Employees of licensed plumbers working under direct supervision
• Certain routine maintenance or repairs as defined by statute
• Work performed by municipalities and other government entities on their own facilities

Any work performed for compensation or on property not owned by the worker requires a license.

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
• Daytona Beach Shores Municipal Code

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