In Florida, swimming pool specialty contractors are required to work under a licensed commercial pool/spa, residential pool/spa, or servicing contractor, as they cannot contract directly with the public. If you aspire to become a Florida swimming pool specialty contractor, you must apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

 

Licensing Requirements

To qualify for certification as a swimming pool specialty contractor, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
  • Moral Character: You will need to undergo fingerprinting, a background check, and a credit check.
  • Experience: You must have at least four (4) years of relevant experience or a combination of college education and experience.
  • Practical Examination: You need to provide a practical examiner grade report showing that you have passed the required practical exam.
  • Pre-Licensing Education Requirement: Completion of CILB-approved education in one hour each of workplace safety, business practices, and workers' compensation courses.

    Specialty License Types

    • Swimming Pool Layout Specialty: Limited to the layout, shaping, steel installation, and rough piping of pools, spas, and hot tub shells.
    • Swimming Pool Structural Specialty: Limited to the shaping and shooting of gunite, shotcrete, concrete, or similar product mix used in the construction of swimming pools and spas. This scope of work includes the installation of fiberglass shells and vinyl liners.
    • Swimming Pool Excavation Specialty: Limited to the excavation and earthmoving required for the installation of pools, spas, and hot tub shells.
    • Swimming Pool Trim Specialty: Limited to the installation of tile and coping for pools, spas, and hot tub shells. Decorative or interactive water displays or areas that use recirculated water, including waterfalls and spray nozzles, are also included in this rule within this scope of work.
    • Swimming Pool Decking Specialty: Limited to the construction and installation of concrete flatwork, pavers and bricks, retaining walls, and footings associated with the construction of pools, spas, and hot tub shells.
    • Swimming Pool Piping Specialty: Limited to the installation of piping or the installation of circulating, filtering, disinfecting, controlling, or monitoring equipment and devices used in the construction of pools, spas, hot tubs, and decorative or interactive water displays or areas.
    • Swimming Pool Finishes Specialty: Limited to the coating or plastering of the interior surfaces of pools, spas, or hot tub shells.

      How We Can Assist You

      Navigating the licensing process can be complex, but our team is here to make it easier for you. We offer expert application assistance to ensure your application submission is accurate and complete. Additionally, we can help you fulfill the pre-licensing educational requirements, including the necessary one-hour courses in workplace safety, business practices, and workers' compensation.

       

      Frequently Asked Questions

      You may view a Frequently Asked Questions here. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

       

      Examiners for Florida Swimming Pool Specialty Licenses

      Below is a list of contractors that offer the practical exam for the Swimming Pool Specialty Licenses:

      First Name Last Name CPC Number Email Phone
      Francis Lagasse CPCA15321 joelagasse@verizon.net (941) 302-1122
      John Clarkson CPC009595 john@pbjc.com (904) 223-4050
      Charles Foster CPC013686 islandtme@aol.com (813) 962-0374
      Alan Payne CPC023577 keithpayne957@gmail.com (386) 527-4132
      Jesus Bouza CPC025516 lulipools@aol.com (954) 322-7777
      Michael Kelly CPC029638 mike@kellypools.com (727) 593-9330
      Scott Morris CPC033768 scottm@fibretechinc.com (727) 539-0844
      Mark Osborne CPC035658 mark@fpstb.com (727) 432-0762
      Fred Williams CPC037041 rumncork@gmail.com (727) 243-7554
      James Batts CPC037046 battscompany@aol.com (904) 246-2455
      Alan Nelson CPC039889 anelsontarheel@gmail.com (704) 430-5110
      Ronald Sullins CPC039926 casualwaypools@aol.com N/A
      Donald Bryant CPC041399 lbryant284@aol.com (386) 673-5016
      Jerald Ryan CPC042901 jeraldryan1@yahoo.com (239) 777-4482
      Ronald Sugg CPC042904 ronsugg@yahoo.com (954) 520-3368
      Raymond Easterwood CPC042938 crypools@hotmail.com (904) 272-5676
      John Scott CPC044080 N/A (904) 219-2622
      Richard Moritz CPC044117 N/A (904) 272-5676
      Larry Bowles CPC048232 julie@larrybowlespools.com (407) 947-9072
      John Garner CPC049389 garnerpools@comcast.net (904) 743-2060
      William Gray CPC050496 bahamapools@gmail.com (239) 481-8404
      Joseph Fitzsimmons CPC050510 majpools@bellsouth.net (904) 272-0979
      Daniel Essig CPC052505 dan@essigpools.com (305) 653-7283
      John Hufham CPC052512 handhpools@yahoo.com (904) 463-1796
      Steven Miller CPC052524 N/A (954) 978-0228
      Donald Myrick CPC052531 smyrick@myrickpools.me (386) 679-5224
      John Salvo CPC052537 johnsalvo47@gmail.com (850) 528-6095
      Scott Rethmel CPC054823 srpoolsinc@gmail.com (904) 517-2869
      Matthew Wood CPC057303 floridabaypool@comcast.net (239) 470-9838
      Francis Coraggio CPC057208 captjim40@aol.com (727) 539-7866
      Thomas Arnault CPC055620 whale@icpoolspa.com (321) 242-4921
      Jeffrey Clarkson CPC056963 consultjclarkson@gmail.com (904) 361-8072
      Curtis Prystupa CPC056712 cprystupa@tampabay.rr.com (727) 207-8352
      Lawrence Losciale CPC057346 uruffu@yahoo.com (352) 212-3576
      David Mc Kinnon CPC056725 seamcooftampabay@yahoo.com (813) 267-6963
      Gregory Smith CPC057170 N/A N/A
      Harry Morris CPC057252 supdespools@yahoo.com (904) 262-7946
      Bruce Sabourin CPC057356 bruces56@live.com (863) 559-0169
      Peter Coccaro CPC053897 pbcoccaro@gmail.com (941) 624-5305
      Geoffrey Pugh CPC056970 geoff@pughspools.com (561) 644-8792
      James Smith CPC056679 whocares46@aol.com (954) 868-1945
      Adam Alstott CPC056802 adam@tropicalpoolsinc.com (407) 331-5006
      Scott Amundsen CPC056924 aquapoolman@yahoo.com (352) 428-8074
      Roy Waldhauer CPC057029 waldhauerpools@yahoo.com (386) 263-8272
      Michael Green CPC057112 michael@naturalspringspools.com (813) 948-2326
      Michael Arnold CPC057215 mca.aquatics@gmail.com (727) 260-3337
      Todd Hubbard CPC056784 poolmantdh@aol.com (941) 650-7421
      Rafael Imbert CPC056811 regenpool@aol.com (305) 684-3804
      Stephen Howard CPC1456473 poolman3480@yahoo.com (813) 986-4270
      Steven Marino CPC1585720 steven@marinopools.com (561) 123-4567
      Spencer Meier CPC1456724 spencer@titanpoolconstruction.com (407) 717-3429
      Scott Jones CPC1456476 sjones3103@gmail.com (407) 252-0100
      Kenneth Mckenna CPC1456482 ken@tampabaypools.com (813) 684-3639
      Fadi Malaab CPC1456782 fadi@bpsfla.com (239) 478-3030
      Paul Pulver CPC1456969 paul@paulspools.com (727) 798-1324
      Neil Rubin CPC1456525 neilrubin1@aol.com (954) 868-1393
      Donald Cesarone CPC1456646 dcesarone2@outlook.com (954) 605-1781
      Larry Ritzenhaler CPC1456697 nikki.freestyle@gmail.com (941) 739-8657
      Ronald Burr CPC1456651 info@ritewaypools.com (954) 565-5562
      Dennis Peyton CPC1457020 dpoolman@gmail.com (813) 380-5437
      Douglas Czerwinski CPC1456659 dczerwinski@cfl.rr.com (321) 288-9375
      Haydee Ullfig CPC1456830 haydeeullfig1@bellsouth.net (561) 324-8944
      Thomas Gilchrist CPC1456718 tnova460@aol.com (352) 345-8906
      Maurice Weisberg CPC1457034 moe@nationalpools.net (727) 243-4102
      Brett Wright CPC1457062 bretile@bellsouth.net (561) 346-2975
      Richard O'Connor CPC1456796 info@aquaformpools.com (352) 536-2782
      Christine Sloan CPC1456725 chrissy.sloan12@gmail.com (352) 483-6617
      Michael Yoder CPC1456998 familystylepoolandspa@gmail.com (813) 804-0020
      Douglas Tilney CPC1457443 dctilney@gmail.com (727) 409-4332
      Robert Turner CPC1457048 trob71@aol.com (239) 772-7665
      Robert Binnix CPC1456832 binnix43@aol.com (954) 650-5325
      Rodrigo Godoy CPC1457026 rgmcustompools@hotmail.com (954) 931-3036
      Richard Joslin CPC1456950 pappapool@embarqmail.com N/A
      Jason Wilkins CPC1457278 jasonw@omni-aquatics.com (239) 887-1207
      Bryan Mccallum CPC1457231 info@watermarkconstructionfl.com (954) 776-3338
      Michael Esmond CPC1457222 mike@gbpools.net (850) 232-4133
      Geoffrey Thompson CPC1457161 planitpools@aol.com (321) 255-2426
      Donna Gartner CPC1457271 gartnerdonna@gmail.com (407) 504-8314
      Troy Hershner CPC1457211 troy@innovativepoolsinc.com (904) 716-5773
      Michael Ryan CPC1457377 mickyryan@cfl.rr.com (386) 283-3558
      Brian Curts CPC1457363 brian@eaglepools.com (904) 591-4004
      Robert Sicignano CPC1457671 robert@truepoolsinc.com (813) 714-9610
      Douglas Tilney CPC1457980 dctilney@gmail.com (727) 409-4332
      Arthur Lueck RP0055730 surflueck@aol.com N/A
      Robert Marquette RP0067415 bob@aquascapesdesign.com (941) 270-1242
      Michael Coon RP0067345 mpcpools@yahoo.com (561) 784-5334