Plumbing Licensing in Ormond Beach, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in plumbing work in Ormond Beach must hold a valid Florida plumbing license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, plumbing is defined as the practice of installing, repairing, altering, or maintaining pipes, fixtures, and appliances for the supply of water or removal of waterborne waste. This includes work on drainage systems, water supply lines, gas piping for appliances, and medical gas systems in certain contexts.

The requirement applies to all plumbing contractors, journeyworkers, and apprentices performing such work. Even minor repairs and installations typically fall under licensure requirements unless they qualify for a specific exemption.

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues plumbing licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board under authority of Fla. Stat. § 489.107 and § 489.113.

Steps:

1. Determine your license classification: Certified Plumbing Contractor, Certified Plumbing Apprentice, or Certified Plumbing Journeyman Worker.

2. Meet experience requirements specified in Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which vary by classification and typically involve documented hours of supervised plumbing work.

3. Submit an application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Division of Construction Industry Licensing.

4. Pass the state licensing exam covering plumbing code, safety, and practices.

5. Pay applicable fees and obtain your license.

For medical gas certification, if applicable to your work scope, see Fla. Stat. § 489.1136 for additional requirements.

Local Requirements

Ormond Beach is located in Volusia County and enforces local building permit requirements through the City Building Department. All plumbing work in Ormond Beach requires a city building permit before commencement.

Contact the Ormond Beach Building Department to:
- Obtain and submit permit applications
- Schedule required inspections
- Verify local amendments to state plumbing code

Review the Ormond Beach Municipal Code for any local ordinances or amendments that may impose additional standards beyond Florida Statute § 489 requirements.

Exemptions

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

• Homeowners performing plumbing work solely on their own residential property (not for compensation)
• Certain maintenance or minor work performed by building maintenance employees on property owned or leased by their employer
• Work performed by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision

Other narrow exemptions may apply depending on work type and context. Review § 489.103 in full for your specific situation.

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
• Ormond Beach Municipal Code

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