Sewer/Water Licensing in Ormond-by-the-Sea CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who constructs, repairs, or installs water or sewer systems must hold a valid license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board, unless explicitly exempt. Work involving the installation, maintenance, or repair of public or private water distribution systems and sanitary sewer collection systems is regulated under Florida Statutes Chapter 489 and falls within the scope of practice requiring licensure.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The Board administers licensing for all construction trades in Florida.

2. Meet Qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which sets experience and examination requirements. You must demonstrate:

3. Relevant work experience in the sewer/water field
4. Passing score on the state licensing examination

5. Good moral character and financial responsibility

6. Contact the Construction Industry Licensing Board for application forms, current exam schedules, and detailed qualification requirements specific to water/sewer contractors.

7. Pay applicable fees as established by the Board.

Local Requirements

Permit Issuance:
Pull all sewer and water work permits through the Ormond-by-the-Sea Building Department or Volusia County, depending on whether the work is within unincorporated or incorporated areas of the town.

Municipal Code Review:
Check the Ormond-by-the-Sea Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional insurance requirements, or bonding requirements that may apply beyond state law. Local standards may impose stricter conditions on sewer/water contractors operating within town limits.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions from licensing. Work performed by a property owner on their own property, or work done by a licensed professional in a related field under certain conditions, may qualify for exemption. Review the statute directly to confirm whether your specific work qualifies as exempt.

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. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Ormond-by-the-Sea Municipal Code

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