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What Is a Florida Plumbing Contractor?
A Florida Plumbing Contractor is a licensed contractor whose authority is unlimited within the plumbing trade. Under Florida Statute 489.105, the license covers the installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and extension of a wide range of piping and plumbing systems on both private and public property, along with the incidental excavation that work requires.
Short answer: A Florida Plumbing Contractor is licensed to perform plumbing work involving drainage, water supply, sewer, venting, gas piping, medical gas, septic systems, wells, irrigation, solar water heating, fire protection piping where authorized, industrial and process piping, and related plumbing systems, including the incidental excavation those systems need.
That scope is broad, and it is why the Plumbing license is one of the most versatile trade credentials in Florida. But the exam that stands between you and the license is also one of the most distinctive in the state, because the Plumbing trade exam is paper and pencil and includes graded isometric drawings, not just multiple choice.
This guide covers the full scope, the two exams, the isometric drawing section in depth, the required reference books, a 90-day study plan, and the application path from start to finish. Everything you need to prepare is in the Florida Plumbing Contractor collection, including the isometric drawing training that most candidates skip and then regret skipping.
What Work Can a Florida Plumbing Contractor Perform?
The scope is unlimited in the plumbing trade. Here is what you can legally contract, with why each area matters on the exam.
| Work Area | Examples | Why It Matters on the Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary drainage | DWV systems, waste lines, traps | Drainage is 20% of the trade exam |
| Storm drainage | Roof drains, storm sewer lines | Part of the drainage weight |
| Venting systems | Vent stacks, individual and common vents | Core to the isometric drawings |
| Water supply / distribution | Water service, distribution, fixture supply | Water Distribution is 20% |
| Septic tanks | On-site sewage systems | Chapter 64E-6 reference |
| Wells | Supply and drainage wells | Pools/Wells/Irrigation is 5% |
| Swimming pool piping | Pool circulation piping | Pools/Wells/Irrigation is 5% |
| Irrigation | Irrigation supply piping | Pools/Wells/Irrigation is 5% |
| Solar water heating | Solar thermal water systems | Solar is 5%; Solar Thermal manual |
| Natural & LP gas piping | Gas distribution and appliance piping | Natural Gas is 15%; Fuel Gas code |
| Medical gas systems | Oxygen, nitrous, vacuum, air piping | Medical Gas is 20%; NFPA 99 |
| Industrial / process piping | Pressure process and industrial lines | Industrial Piping is 10% |
| Fire line standpipes / sprinklers* | Standpipes, sprinklers where authorized | Fire Protection is 5%; NFPA 14 |
| Fuel oil & gasoline piping | Fuel piping, tank and pump installation | Industrial and fuel piping topics |
| Incidental excavation | Trenching for in-scope plumbing work | Allowed as incidental to the trade |
*Fire sprinkler work is only within scope where specifically authorized. Confirm the current limits with the DBPR before contracting fire protection work.
What Work Is Outside the Plumbing Contractor Scope?
The scope is broad but not unlimited across trades. Incidental non-plumbing work must be subcontracted to the proper licensed contractor.
| Work Type | Likely License Needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical wiring | Electrical Contractor | Power wiring is outside plumbing scope |
| Structural construction | General / Building Contractor | Building structure is a Division I trade |
| HVAC outside plumbing scope | Mechanical / Air Contractor | Air conditioning systems are mechanical |
| Underground utility beyond scope | Underground Utility & Excavation | Larger utility mains fall to UU&E |
| LP gas dealer work (Ch. 527) | Chapter 527 LP gas license | LP gas dealer activity is separately regulated |
| Bulk storage plants | Specialized licensing | Bulk fuel storage is outside the trade |
| Fire sprinklers beyond authorized | Fire Protection Contractor | Full sprinkler systems may need a fire license |
When trades overlap, subcontract. The Plumbing license lets you self-perform in-scope work and incidental excavation, but other incidental trade work must go to the properly licensed contractor. Not sure where a job falls? Call 866-707-2733.
Florida Plumbing Contractor Exam Breakdown
Plumbing Contractors pass two exams. The Business & Finance exam is computer based. The Plumbing trade exam is paper and pencil and includes isometric drawings, which makes it different from almost every other Florida contractor exam.
Business & Finance120 questions · 6.5 hours · 70% to pass · computer based (Pearson VUE) · open book
Plumbing Trade Knowledge110 questions · paper & pencil · open book
Isometric Drawings5 graded drawings · paper & pencil · 30/60-degree triangle required
Trade Exam ScoringQuestions + drawings combine into 160 points
Passing Score112 of 160 points (70%)
ScoringParts scored separately. Retake only the part you missed.
Score ValidityPassing scores valid for 4 years
Exam ApplicationProfessional Testing, Inc. — no later than 30 days before
Reference Books12 approved trade references
How the 160 points work: the 110 trade questions and the 5 isometric drawings combine into a single 160-point trade exam, and you need 112 points, which is 70 percent, to pass. Because the drawings are graded on accuracy rather than answered as multiple choice, they can lift or sink your score on their own. Always verify current formats, counts, and fees in the DBPR candidate bulletin before your test date.
It's paper and pencil. The trade exam isn't delivered at a computer like Business & Finance. You work on paper, which changes your timing and materials strategy.
It includes graded drawings. Five isometric drawings are scored on correctness, not clicked as answers. Drawing skill is a real, testable competency here.
It rewards two skills at once. You need fast code lookup and confident drawing, plus the math for pipe sizing, venting, drainage, and flow direction. Field experience alone won't carry you, which is why the Plumbing collection pairs tabbed books with isometric training.
The Florida Plumbing Isometric Drawing Exam
This is the section that decides pass or fail for most candidates, and it is the part almost every other page glosses over. Here is exactly what it is and how to beat it.
Simplified illustration. Real exam drawings are more detailed and graded on accuracy.
An isometric drawing is a 3D-style pipe diagram drawn on a 30/60-degree angle that shows how a plumbing system connects: fixtures, waste lines, vents, traps, cleanouts, and flow direction, all in one view. Florida tests them because they prove you can actually lay out a code-compliant system, not just recognize an answer.
- 5 drawings, graded. They combine with the 110 questions into the 160-point total.
- Bring a 30/60-degree triangle. DBPR requires it for the day-one drawings.
- Flow direction matters. Waste must fall correctly; vents must rise.
- Show every component. Traps, cleanouts, vents, fixtures, and correct pipe sizing.
- Label clearly. Orientation and labeling are part of the grade.
| What's Graded | What Examiners Look For | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Layout & orientation | Correct 30/60 isometric angle, clean lines | Freehand, off-angle drawings |
| Flow direction | Waste falls, vents rise, correct slope | Reversed or flat flow |
| Fixtures & traps | Every fixture trapped and connected | Missing traps or fixtures |
| Vents | Proper venting for each fixture | Unvented or mis-vented fixtures |
| Cleanouts | Cleanouts where code requires | Omitted cleanouts |
| Pipe sizing & labels | Correct sizes and clear labels | Unlabeled or wrong-sized pipe |
Practice is everything on isometrics. The single fastest way to raise your trade score is to drill drawings until layout, flow, venting, and labeling are automatic. The isometric training in the Florida Plumbing Contractor collection walks you through the method step by step, then drills it under timed conditions.
Your Plumbing Contractor Licensing Roadmap
Seven steps take you from eligibility to an active statewide license. Most candidates finish exam prep and application in a few months.
1
Verify eligibility
Confirm you meet Florida's basic requirements for a certified Plumbing Contractor. You must generally:
- Be at least 18 years old and of good moral character
- Have four years of proven plumbing experience, or an approved college and experience combination
- Show a FICO-derived credit score of at least 660, or plan to post a bond or letter of credit
- Plan to carry general liability and workers' compensation or a valid exemption
Up to three years of accredited college credit can count toward the experience requirement. Military service may also count.
2
Apply through Professional Testing
Construction exam candidates apply through Professional Testing, Inc. Completed applications and fees must be received no later than 30 days before the exam date. Plan ahead, especially since the plumbing trade exam runs on set paper-and-pencil dates rather than on demand.
3
Prepare for both exams
This is where pass or fail is decided. The trade exam is open book but includes graded isometric drawings, so you need code speed and drawing skill.
- Online self-study and live virtual classes
- Dedicated isometric drawing training
- Tabbing and highlighting guides for all 12 references
- Timed practice questions and application assistance
- Everything is in the Florida Plumbing Contractor collection
4
Pass the Business & Finance exam
Schedule through Pearson VUE and score at least 70 percent on the 120-question, 6.5-hour computer-based exam. It covers accounting, contracts, lien law, estimating, payroll, insurance, and Florida contracting law, and is required for every construction classification.
5
Pass the Plumbing Trade Knowledge exam
This paper-and-pencil exam has 110 questions plus 5 isometric drawings, worth 160 points total. You need 112 of 160 to pass. Bring your approved references and a small 30/60-degree triangle for the drawings.
6
Submit your DBPR application
After passing both exams, file your licensure application with fingerprints, experience verification, credit report, and financial statements for CILB review. Incomplete applications are the top cause of delays.
7
Complete insurance & activate
Provide general liability and workers' compensation or a valid exemption, and meet the credit or bond requirement. Once DBPR accepts your documentation, your license activates and you can contract statewide in all 67 counties.
What Is on the Plumbing Trade Knowledge Exam?
The trade exam follows official content weights. Study to the weights: drainage, water distribution, and medical gas alone make up 60 percent of the questions.
Drainage20%
Water Distribution20%
Medical Gas Piping20%
Natural Gas Piping15%
Industrial Piping10%
Pools, Wells & Irrigation5%
Solar5%
Fire Protection5%
| Topic | Weight | What to Study |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage | 20% | DWV, fixture units, slope, traps, cleanouts, FBC Plumbing |
| Water Distribution | 20% | Sizing, pressure, fixture supply, FBC Plumbing |
| Medical Gas Piping | 20% | NFPA 99, oxygen/nitrous/vacuum/air systems |
| Natural Gas Piping | 15% | FBC Fuel Gas, sizing, LP vs natural gas |
| Industrial Piping | 10% | Process and pressure piping, materials, math |
| Pools, Wells & Irrigation | 5% | Chapter 64E-6, circulation and supply piping |
| Solar | 5% | Solar Thermal manual, solar water heating |
| Fire Protection | 5% | NFPA 14, standpipes, authorized sprinkler work |
Tab your books to these weights, not evenly. Drainage, water distribution, and medical gas deserve the deepest tabbing and the most practice questions. The topic-by-topic quizzes in the Plumbing collection are organized around exactly this weighting.
Florida Plumbing Contractor Required Books (2026)
Most pages just list these. Here is what each 2026 reference is actually used for, why it matters, and how to prioritize it. Complete tabbed and highlighted sets are in the Florida Plumbing Contractor collection. Confirm the current list in the DBPR bulletin before buying.
| Book | Used For | Why It Matters | Study Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBC — Plumbing | Drainage, venting, water distribution | Anchors the two biggest topics (40%) | High |
| NFPA 99 | Medical gas systems | Medical gas is 20% of the exam | High |
| FBC — Fuel Gas | Natural & LP gas piping | Natural gas is 15% of the exam | High |
| Plumber's Handbook | Trade methods & general reference | Broad trade coverage and lookups | High |
| Mathematics for Plumbers & Pipefitters | Pipe sizing, offsets, math | Calculations across every topic | High |
| Chapter 64E-6 | On-site sewage, septic, wells | Septic, wells, pool and irrigation items | Medium |
| NFPA 14 | Standpipes & fire protection | Fire protection questions (5%) | Medium |
| Solar Thermal Manual | Solar water heating | Solar questions (5%) | Medium |
| FBC — Mechanical | Mechanical crossover items | Boilers and process piping overlap | Medium |
| FBC — Residential | Residential plumbing provisions | Residential-specific code items | Medium |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926 | Construction safety | Safety and excavation questions | Medium |
| FBC — Accessibility | Fixture accessibility requirements | ADA and accessibility fixture questions | Low–Med |
Pass faster with a pre-built set. Twelve books is a lot of marking up, and every hour spent tabbing is an hour not spent drawing isometrics. The highlighted and tabbed Plumbing sets in the collection arrive already marked where the most-tested answers live, so exam time goes to locating answers and study time goes to the drawings that actually decide your score.
How to Use Your Books During the Open Book Exam
Open book does not mean easy. On a timed paper exam with graded drawings, your materials strategy is a major lever on your score.
Winning open-book habits
- Apply permanent tabs to every book before exam day
- Highlight sparingly so the key line stands out
- Build a personal index of where each topic lives
- Tab by topic weight: drainage, water, medical and natural gas first
- Keep your triangle and calculator within reach
- Practice locating code answers fast, not reading chapters
Not allowed / what fails
- Handwritten notes or loose papers inserted in books
- Moveable or removable tabs (permanent tabs only)
- Unauthorized or unbound printed PDFs
- Reading a reference cover to cover during the exam
- Un-tabbed books that cost minutes per lookup
- Skipping isometric practice to cram code
The Business & Finance Exam for Plumbing Contractors
Every Florida construction classification requires the Business & Finance exam. It is 120 questions over 6.5 hours, computer based and open book.
Trade-focused plumbers often underestimate this exam, and it costs them. Business & Finance tests business setup and entity structure, accounting and financial statements, payroll, tax basics, Florida's construction lien law, contracts, estimating, insurance, workers' compensation, OSHA and employment law, and contractor financial responsibility. Like the trade exam, it rewards fast lookups and clean calculations, so tab your references, drill the accounting and lien-law questions, and practice the financial math until it is quick.
Because Business & Finance is shared across every classification, passing it also positions you if you later add another license such as Mechanical or Gas Line. Give it equal weight in your plan rather than treating it as an afterthought behind the isometrics. The combo packages in the Florida Plumbing Contractor collection include Business & Finance prep alongside the trade material and the isometric training.
Plumbing vs Mechanical vs Gas Line vs Underground Utility
These trades overlap around piping and gas, which confuses a lot of applicants. Here is how they compare so you pick the right license.
| License | Covers | Does Not Cover | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | Drainage, water, sewer, venting, gas, medical gas, industrial piping, solar, pools/irrigation, fire piping where authorized | Electrical, structural, HVAC outside plumbing, LP dealer work | Full plumbing trade, the broadest piping scope |
| Mechanical | HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, process & pressure piping, fuel lines, ductwork | Potable water, sanitary sewer, pool piping, general electrical | HVAC and mechanical systems |
| Gas Line | Natural and LP gas piping and related work | Broader plumbing drainage and water scope | Contractors focused on gas piping |
| Underground Utility & Excavation | Water mains, sewer mains, storm drainage utility work, excavation | In-building plumbing fixtures and systems | Site utility and main-line work |
| Irrigation | Irrigation sprinkler systems | Broader plumbing and gas scope | Landscape irrigation specialists |
The takeaway: Plumbing carries the widest piping scope of the group, including medical gas and industrial piping, which is exactly why its exam is the most demanding. If your work is purely gas, or purely site utility mains, a narrower license may fit better. If you want the full trade, start with the Plumbing collection. Always confirm current scope with the DBPR before choosing.
Florida Plumbing Contractor License Requirements
The requirements are set by the CILB and are uniform statewide for certified contractors. Here is the full checklist.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age & character | At least 18 and of good moral character |
| Experience | 4 years of proven plumbing experience, at least 1 year supervisory |
| College substitution | Up to 3 years of accredited college credit can count toward experience |
| Military | Relevant technical experience may count and qualify for waivers |
| Fingerprints | Electronic fingerprinting and background check required |
| Credit report | Credit report with FICO-derived score reviewed by the board |
| Financial responsibility | Generally 660+; below that, post a bond or letter of credit |
| Bond reduction | Bond can be reduced 50% after a 14-hour financial responsibility course |
| General liability | Public liability and property damage insurance |
| Workers' compensation | Coverage if you have employees, or a valid exemption |
| Business entity | Register the business if you will qualify a company |
| Qualifying agent | You can qualify yourself or a company as the qualifying agent |
90-Day Florida Plumbing Contractor Study Plan
A structured plan keeps code study and isometric practice moving together so neither one gets crammed at the end. Here is a proven 12-week schedule.
Weeks 1–2
Setup & Scope
- Learn the exam rules and open-book requirements
- Tab and index all 12 reference books
- Study the license scope and exclusions
- Set your Professional Testing timeline
Weeks 3–4
Business & Finance
- Accounting, financial statements, payroll
- Contracts, lien law, estimating
- Insurance and financial responsibility
- First timed Business practice set
Weeks 5–6
Drainage & Water
- DWV, fixture units, slope, traps, cleanouts
- Water distribution and sizing
- FBC Plumbing lookups
- Start light isometric warm-ups
Weeks 7–8
Gas, Medical & Industrial
- Natural & LP gas piping, FBC Fuel Gas
- Medical gas systems, NFPA 99
- Industrial and process piping
- Pipe sizing math practice
Weeks 9–10
Isometrics & Specialties
- Daily isometric drawing drills
- Solar, fire protection, NFPA 14
- Pools, wells, irrigation, Chapter 64E-6
- Flow, venting, traps, labeling accuracy
Weeks 11–12
Practice & Timing
- Full-length timed trade simulations
- Timed isometric drawing sets
- Rework weak topics and re-tab
- Finalize exam day logistics
How Hard Is the Florida Plumbing Contractor Exam?
It is one of the harder Florida trade exams, and the isometric drawings are the reason. Plenty of experienced plumbers walk in confident on code and still lose points because their drawings are off-angle, missing vents or cleanouts, or show the wrong flow direction. Open book helps on the 110 questions, but it does nothing for the 5 graded drawings, and those drawings are a big share of the 160 points.
Most failures trace back to four things: slow book navigation, weak isometric drawing, shaky math on pipe sizing and offsets, and thin familiarity with where answers live in the code. Strong field experience helps, but it does not replace exam strategy. The candidates who pass are the ones who tabbed and indexed their books, drilled the math, and practiced isometric drawings until layout, flow, venting, and labeling were automatic. That is exactly what the Plumbing collection is built to deliver.
Exam Day Checklist
The plumbing trade exam is paper and pencil with graded drawings, so your materials matter more than on a computer-based exam.
Bring & do this
- Your admission card and government-issued photo ID
- All approved reference books with permanent tabs
- A small 30/60-degree triangle for the isometric drawings
- Approved calculator per the exam rules
- A morning-session and afternoon-session time strategy
- Highlighted references marked to the topic weights
Do not do this
- Bring loose notes or handwritten inserts
- Use moveable or removable tabs
- Bring unauthorized or unbound PDFs
- Read entire books during the exam
- Rush the isometric drawings without checking flow
- Spend too long on any single question
After You Pass the Exam
Passing both parts is a milestone, not the finish line. Once you have passed Business & Finance and the Plumbing Trade Knowledge exam, you submit your DBPR licensure application for CILB review. That package includes your fingerprints and background check, experience verification, your credit report and financial statements for financial responsibility, and proof of insurance, general liability plus workers' compensation or a valid exemption. If you are qualifying a company, you will include the business documentation and act as the qualifying agent.
After DBPR processes and approves the application, your license is activated and you can legally contract for plumbing work statewide in all 67 counties. From there, track renewal: certified contractors renew on the state's biennial cycle and complete the required continuing education each period. Keep an eye on your renewal date so the license never lapses, and consider adding a related classification like Gas Line or Mechanical once you are established.
Florida Plumbing Contractor Course Options
Pick the level of support that fits how you study. Every option is built specifically for the Plumbing classification, isometric drawings included. All are in the Florida Plumbing Contractor collection.
Online Course
From $79
- Self-paced trade & Business/Finance modules
- Isometric drawing lessons
- Timed practice questions by topic
- Study anywhere, start immediately
Full Package
Best value
- Online course + live virtual classes
- Dedicated isometric drawing training
- Highlighted & tabbed 12-book set
- Practice exams + application assistance
Books & Add-Ons
Flexible
- Books-only or tabbed & highlighted sets
- Isometric training add-on
- CILB application assistance
- Continuing education when you renew
Working Without a License Isn't Worth the Risk
Performing plumbing contracting work without the proper Florida license can lead to serious consequences, including:
· Criminal charges and fines under Florida Statute 489
· Inability to enforce contracts or legally collect payment
· Loss of lien rights and stop-work orders
· Disciplinary action and lasting damage to your reputation
Get licensed the right way before you advertise, bid, pull permits, or perform plumbing work in Florida. Our 98.7% pass rate means you get licensed fast and stay protected.
Florida Plumbing Contractor FAQ
Scope & What You Can Do
A licensed contractor whose scope is unlimited in the plumbing trade, covering drainage, water supply, sewer, venting, gas and medical gas piping, septic systems, wells, irrigation, solar water heating, industrial piping, and fire protection piping where authorized, plus incidental excavation, on private and public property. Prep for it in the Plumbing collection.
Yes. Medical gas piping is within scope and heavily tested at about 20 percent of the trade exam, drawing on NFPA 99. Note that facility-level medical gas certification may still be required for specific installations.
Yes. Natural and LP gas piping are in scope, and natural gas is about 15 percent of the trade exam. LP gas dealer activities regulated under Chapter 527 require separate licensing.
Only where specifically authorized. Standpipes and certain fire line work are in scope, and NFPA 14 is on the reference list, but full fire sprinkler systems may require a Fire Protection Contractor. Confirm limits with the DBPR.
Incidental excavation for in-scope plumbing work is allowed. Larger utility main excavation typically falls to the Underground Utility and Excavation classification.
The Exams & Isometrics
The trade exam has 110 questions plus 5 isometric drawings, worth 160 total points. You need 112 of 160 to pass. The separate Business & Finance exam has 120 questions over 6.5 hours and requires 70 percent.
Five graded isometric drawings, which combine with the 110 questions to form the 160-point trade exam. You must bring a small 30/60-degree triangle for them.
The drawings are scored on correctness: layout and orientation, flow direction, fixtures and traps, venting, cleanouts, pipe sizing, and labeling. They count toward the 160-point total rather than being multiple choice, so accuracy and speed both matter.
Practice is the only reliable method. Drill drawings until proper 30/60 layout, correct flow, complete venting, cleanouts, and clear labeling are automatic. The dedicated isometric training in the Plumbing collection walks through the method step by step, then drills it under timed conditions.
For most candidates, the isometric drawings. Open book helps on the 110 questions but does nothing for the drawings, which reward drawing skill and code layout knowledge that field experience alone does not guarantee.
No. The trade knowledge exam is paper and pencil because of the isometric drawings, and it runs on scheduled dates rather than on demand. Business & Finance is computer based through Pearson VUE.
Yes, the trade exam is open book. Permanent tabs and highlighting are allowed and strongly recommended. Moveable or removable tabs are prohibited, as are handwritten notes and loose papers. Pre-tabbed 12-book sets are in the Plumbing collection.
Yes. DBPR instructs candidates to bring a small 30/60-degree triangle for the isometric drawings on the first day of the trade exam.
Yes. The two parts are scored separately, so you only retake the part you did not pass, paying the fee again and rescheduling through the vendor.
Books & Study
The 2026 list includes Chapter 64E-6, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, NFPA 14, NFPA 99, the Plumber's Handbook, the Solar Thermal manual, and the FBC Mechanical, Accessibility, Plumbing, Residential, and Fuel Gas volumes. Complete sets are in the Plumbing collection. Confirm the current list in the DBPR bulletin.
Drainage (20%), water distribution (20%), medical gas (20%), natural gas (15%), industrial piping (10%), pools/wells/irrigation (5%), solar (5%), and fire protection (5%), plus the 5 isometric drawings. Tab your books to those weights, not evenly.
Many candidates budget around 90 days, adjusting for experience and weekly study time, with extra time reserved for isometric practice. Pre-tabbed and pre-highlighted books shorten the timeline because your study hours go into drawings instead of marking up twelve books.
Many candidates do. Pre-tabbed and highlighted sets are marked where the most-tested answers live, saving significant time on a timed paper exam, and they free up the study hours you need for isometric drills. Compare sets here.
Requirements, Application & After
Confirm eligibility, apply through Professional Testing at least 30 days out, pass Business & Finance and the Plumbing Trade Knowledge exam with its isometrics, then submit your DBPR application with fingerprints, financial responsibility, and insurance. Once approved and activated, you can contract statewide.
Generally four years of proven plumbing experience, at least one year supervisory, or an approved combination of college and experience. Up to three years of accredited college credit can count. Military technical experience may also apply.
You apply through Professional Testing, Inc. Business & Finance is delivered via Pearson VUE, while the plumbing trade exam is paper and pencil on scheduled dates. Completed applications and fees must be received no later than 30 days before the exam date, so plan around the available dates.
Passing exam scores are valid for four years, giving you time to complete documentation and file your application after you test.
You can still qualify by posting a bond or letter of credit. The bond can be reduced 50 percent after completing a 14-hour financial responsibility course approved by the board.
General liability (public liability and property damage) plus workers' compensation if you have employees, or a valid exemption. Proof goes to the DBPR before activation.
Both. You can act as the qualifying agent for a business, which requires the appropriate business documentation with your application. You can also hold the license as an individual and qualify yourself, then qualify a company later.
Yes. Certified contractors renew on the state's biennial cycle and complete the required continuing education each period, including laws and rules, safety, and business practices among the required topics.
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