This was so helpful. As a plumbing technician my employer kept refusing to sponsor me for the state test. But I only work with in one county. Thank you.
For the State Exam here in Florida you do not need a sponsor. You can actually take the test pass it and then in the application just put down what was the company you work for with the license number of the company. you do not need a signature of a contractor. But for the County license you need a signature.
Does Florida have a journeyman plumber license? I’m journeyman plumber in Minnesota and I’m moving to Florida in a few months. Or would I work under a shops license?
I was there too didn’t hear anything good from anyone it was my 3rd try one guy on his 7th attempt another on his 9th I don’t think they’ve passed anyone in the last 6-12 months
@@PatchplumbingThis was my first attempt. I failed unfortunately, 61.88. But I was also missing 4 of the books so there was atleast 10-15 questions that i bombed because of that. Ive touched up on my Iso's and will have the missing books and Im taking it again this next go around. Im pretty confident that I will pass. Good luck to you
Thank you for taking the time to comment in this video. If you have a State of Florida License and took the State of Florida Business exam then the answer is No. You will NOT have to take the Business Exam again.
Yes! it does. you might have to take the Business Exam here and the board might exempt you from the trade exam. This is something you might want to check with the State of Florida DBPR Board.
This is who I personally used for my application. I was able to get my license in less than 1 month. Let her know Gabriel from Contractors prep school send you. Annette Mota 3419 Galt Ocean Drive, Suite A Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.567.0013 X 12 - Office 954.567.3401 - Fax www.apiprocessing.com
The House Bill 735 does not apply to licenses that are under Florida Statue 489. This means the licenses that will be affected will only be specially licenses, for example: painting, carpentry, tile and marble and many more but not Plumbing, AC, GC, Irrigation, Mechanical, Underground, Glass & Glazing.
The State of Florida will take into account the experience from other States but is always best to check the requirements directly with the State before proceeding with the process of taking the exam. www.myfloridalicense.com
Would plumbing contractor license in Miami allow you to bid for jobs for water distribution projects working with water mains hydrants and water service from county side to homeowner side ?
Thats a Great question! Let me provide a description of what a plumbing license contractor is allowed to do according to Florida Statue 489 Part I: “Plumbing contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the plumbing trade and includes contracting business consisting of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design plumbing. A plumbing contractor may install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design the following without obtaining an additional local regulatory license, certificate, or registration: sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, water and sewer plants and substations, venting systems, public or private water supply systems, septic tanks, drainage and supply wells, swimming pool piping, irrigation systems, and solar heating water systems and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, including boilers and pressure process piping and including the installation of water, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and related venting, and storm and sanitary sewer lines. The scope of work of the plumbing contractor also includes the design, if not prohibited by law, and installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, or extension of air-piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen line piping, nitrous oxide piping, and all related medical gas systems; fire line standpipes and fire sprinklers if authorized by law; ink and chemical lines; fuel oil and gasoline piping and tank and pump installation, except bulk storage plants; and pneumatic control piping systems, all in a manner that complies with all plans, specifications, codes, laws, and regulations applicable. The scope of work of the plumbing contractor applies to private property and public property, including any excavation work incidental thereto, and includes the work of the specialty plumbing contractor. Such contractor shall subcontract, with a qualified contractor in the field concerned, all other work incidental to the work but which is specified as being the work of a trade other than that of a plumbing contractor. This definition does not limit the scope of work of any specialty contractor certified pursuant to s. 489.113(6) and does not require certification or registration under this part as a category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer, or category V LP gas installer, as defined in s. 527.01, who is licensed under chapter 527 or an authorized employee of a public natural gas utility or of a private natural gas utility regulated by the Public Service Commission when disconnecting and reconnecting water lines in the servicing or replacement of an existing water heater. A plumbing contractor may perform drain cleaning and clearing and install or repair rainwater catchment systems; however, a mandatory licensing requirement is not established for the performance of these specific services.
I'm license plumber in tx I want to move to Florida can I transfer the license how long dose it take I want to own my plumbing company in florida not to work for any one how can I do that ?
Thank you! I have about 6 years of Fire Sprinkler experience ranging from apprentice to foreman, an FDEP Distribution Level 3 license, I passed the level 2 test but needed 2 more months worth of hours to hold said level 2 license before I moved back to fire sprinklers. Nearly 4 years worth of distribution experience with a local water purveyor. Would any of that experience translate to what I need to become a licensed plumbing contractor?
Thank you for taking the time to comment on this video. I have added all the requirements needed to obtain the State of Florida Plumbing license in this link: 1contractorsprep.com/state-plumbing-exam/ If you still have any more questions send me an email Contractorsprepschool@Gmail.com put attention Gabriel on the heading and I will send you all of the requirements.
Ifni have experience under a general construction company can my experience still count even if they did not have a plumbing license? Thanks in advanced
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and comment. I do not speak Portuguese but I do speak Espanol. If you would like to contact me directly call us and ask for Gabriel 954 971 5383
Before taking the Test No. You can take the Exam with no experience. When you pass the exam and would like to activate your license then you will have to provide proof of experience .
I was told if you have a degree in Florida doesn’t have to be a construction/plumbing bachelors degree. All you need is 1 year of experience to qualify for the experience. Is this true?
I'm from California but have been working under someone else's plumbing license for 8 years. Can I use that experience by providing say tax documents that show that I worked for them? Does anyone need to sign off on it?
Hi I have a bachelors degree in Computer Science and I would like a career change to plumbing. What's the process to become a plumber? I read that if I have a college degree I juat have to complete a 1 year of exp, is that true? What's the whole process? Thanks
Im sorry but the State of Florida is very specific on the Codes you can take to the exam. Although these codes are made with the International Code council they are revised by the Florida board and the Florida Building codes are made. You must bring the FLORIDA BUILDING CODES. Great question!
You will need a total of 4 years, but because you have a 2yrs degree the state might give you 1 to 2 years this means you need the remaining of years as working experience.
This was so helpful. As a plumbing technician my employer kept refusing to sponsor me for the state test. But I only work with in one county. Thank you.
For the State Exam here in Florida you do not need a sponsor. You can actually take the test pass it and then in the application just put down what was the company you work for with the license number of the company. you do not need a signature of a contractor. But for the County license you need a signature.
I have over 20 years plumbing experience in the field, construction and service. I think I have enough experience to proceed with getting a license.
Absolutely
Does Florida have a journeyman plumber license? I’m journeyman plumber in Minnesota and I’m moving to Florida in a few months. Or would I work under a shops license?
Yes we have Journeyman certification here. You will need to contact the county in which you are moving to and ask them about the reciprocity process.
@@ContractorsPrepTV thank you sir.
Great video! Lots of helpful tips. I take my plumbing test in the morning, fingers crossed!
I was there too didn’t hear anything good from anyone it was my 3rd try one guy on his 7th attempt another on his 9th I don’t think they’ve passed anyone in the last 6-12 months
@@PatchplumbingThis was my first attempt. I failed unfortunately, 61.88. But I was also missing 4 of the books so there was atleast 10-15 questions that i bombed because of that. Ive touched up on my Iso's and will have the missing books and Im taking it again this next go around. Im pretty confident that I will pass. Good luck to you
@@chadbrown554 I got 67% after taking an iso class if you talk to everyone that’s the norm everyone gets mid to high 60s
How was it?
Great video. I've been a CGC for 20 years, do I need to take the business exam again?
Thank you for taking the time to comment in this video. If you have a State of Florida License and took the State of Florida Business exam then the answer is No. You will NOT have to take the Business Exam again.
Very thorough video Gabriel! I passed both tests already, moving forward with the application now, thanks for your input!
Congrats!! How was it
what mehtod of study did you do?
@andresmonteromunoz342 I took a course with a company called Camtech school down here in Florida. They train you to pass the tests.
Great video. I have a Plumbing license from state of California C36 is this count like years as working experience?
Yes! it does. you might have to take the Business Exam here and the board might exempt you from the trade exam. This is something you might want to check with the State of Florida DBPR Board.
Do your plumber's contractors?Books come highlighted and tabbed
What type of license do I need if I want to do roofing work or build a roofing company ? Thanks
In the State of Florida there are individual license such as : General Contractor, Roofing contractor and many more.
Who do you recommend for the application? I passed my exams
This is who I personally used for my application. I was able to get my license in less than 1 month. Let her know Gabriel from Contractors prep school send you.
Annette Mota
3419 Galt Ocean Drive, Suite A
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954.567.0013 X 12 - Office
954.567.3401 - Fax
www.apiprocessing.com
@@ContractorsPrepTV will do
Do I need a high school diploma or ged to get my license? I’ve been told yes and no
No, you do not need a high school diploma. Working experience under a plumbing company is enough.
I was told Florida didn't offer county plumbing license any longer
The House Bill 735 does not apply to licenses that are under Florida Statue 489. This means the licenses that will be affected will only be specially licenses, for example: painting, carpentry, tile and marble and many more but not Plumbing, AC, GC, Irrigation, Mechanical, Underground, Glass & Glazing.
hi there, the link to the state exam application does not work. Can you update with one that works?
www.floridaexam.com/. This is the Link to enroll to take the exam.
Will experience from another state as a journeyman plumber be good enough to meet the experience requirements??
The State of Florida will take into account the experience from other States but is always best to check the requirements directly with the State before proceeding with the process of taking the exam. www.myfloridalicense.com
Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the comment and for taking the time to watch the video. - Gabriel De Jesus
Would plumbing contractor license in Miami allow you to bid for jobs for water distribution projects working with water mains hydrants and water service from county side to homeowner side ?
Thats a Great question! Let me provide a description of what a plumbing license contractor is allowed to do according to Florida Statue 489 Part I: “Plumbing contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the plumbing trade and includes contracting business consisting of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design plumbing. A plumbing contractor may install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design the following without obtaining an additional local regulatory license, certificate, or registration: sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, water and sewer plants and substations, venting systems, public or private water supply systems, septic tanks, drainage and supply wells, swimming pool piping, irrigation systems, and solar heating water systems and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, including boilers and pressure process piping and including the installation of water, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and related venting, and storm and sanitary sewer lines. The scope of work of the plumbing contractor also includes the design, if not prohibited by law, and installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, or extension of air-piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen line piping, nitrous oxide piping, and all related medical gas systems; fire line standpipes and fire sprinklers if authorized by law; ink and chemical lines; fuel oil and gasoline piping and tank and pump installation, except bulk storage plants; and pneumatic control piping systems, all in a manner that complies with all plans, specifications, codes, laws, and regulations applicable. The scope of work of the plumbing contractor applies to private property and public property, including any excavation work incidental thereto, and includes the work of the specialty plumbing contractor. Such contractor shall subcontract, with a qualified contractor in the field concerned, all other work incidental to the work but which is specified as being the work of a trade other than that of a plumbing contractor. This definition does not limit the scope of work of any specialty contractor certified pursuant to s. 489.113(6) and does not require certification or registration under this part as a category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer, or category V LP gas installer, as defined in s. 527.01, who is licensed under chapter 527 or an authorized employee of a public natural gas utility or of a private natural gas utility regulated by the Public Service Commission when disconnecting and reconnecting water lines in the servicing or replacement of an existing water heater. A plumbing contractor may perform drain cleaning and clearing and install or repair rainwater catchment systems; however, a mandatory licensing requirement is not established for the performance of these specific services.
I would like the link of where you purchased those books sir
1contractorsprep.com/product/plumbing-complete-exam-books/
I'm license plumber in tx I want to move to Florida can I transfer the license how long dose it take I want to own my plumbing company in florida not to work for any one how can I do that ?
Thank you! I have about 6 years of Fire Sprinkler experience ranging from apprentice to foreman, an FDEP Distribution Level 3 license, I passed the level 2 test but needed 2 more months worth of hours to hold said level 2 license before I moved back to fire sprinklers. Nearly 4 years worth of distribution experience with a local water purveyor. Would any of that experience translate to what I need to become a licensed plumbing contractor?
Thank you for taking the time to comment on this video. I have added all the requirements needed to obtain the State of Florida Plumbing license in this link: 1contractorsprep.com/state-plumbing-exam/
If you still have any more questions send me an email Contractorsprepschool@Gmail.com put attention Gabriel on the heading and I will send you all of the requirements.
Will any vocational schools make it so that the required experience is less ?
Ifni have experience under a general construction company can my experience still count even if they did not have a plumbing license? Thanks in advanced
No. Because in the application you must put down a Plumbing company you work for.
Hey Gabriel! How to talk with you directly ? Do you speak portuguêse too?
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and comment. I do not speak Portuguese but I do speak Espanol. If you would like to contact me directly call us and ask for Gabriel 954 971 5383
Do I need certain number of years of work xp before I can take the test?
TNX!!!
Before taking the Test No. You can take the Exam with no experience. When you pass the exam and would like to activate your license then you will have to provide proof of experience .
Where do I buy the books
Thank you for watching the video. Here is the links to the complete book List: 1contractorsprep.com/product/plumbing-complete-exam-books/
Hello team, how are you if I don’t have 100% English, can you work with that, I would be interested to know. Thank you
I was told if you have a degree in Florida doesn’t have to be a construction/plumbing bachelors degree. All you need is 1 year of experience to qualify for the experience. Is this true?
This is correct. It does not have to be in Florida. It could be any other State as long as it is a Credited college in USA Degree.
I'm from California but have been working under someone else's plumbing license for 8 years. Can I use that experience by providing say tax documents that show that I worked for them?
Does anyone need to sign off on it?
Yes you are able to use the experienced gained in other States. No signature is required.
Hi I have a bachelors degree in Computer Science and I would like a career change to plumbing. What's the process to become a plumber? I read that if I have a college degree I juat have to complete a 1 year of exp, is that true? What's the whole process? Thanks
Hello Gabriel. Can I use IRC codes and IPC codes in the exam?
Im sorry but the State of Florida is very specific on the Codes you can take to the exam. Although these codes are made with the International Code council they are revised by the Florida board and the Florida Building codes are made. You must bring the FLORIDA BUILDING CODES. Great question!
If i have 5 years of experience but have not had a journymans license would i still be able to get certified ?
Absolutely! In order to obtain a State CERTIFIED LICENSE a Journeyman's license is NOT required.
Nice video! How much on hands experience is required after completing a 2-year degree in construction management?
4
You will need a total of 4 years, but because you have a 2yrs degree the state might give you 1 to 2 years this means you need the remaining of years as working experience.
😂😂😂 mission impossible
Not impossible
Can I become a plumber if I have theft on my record
Yep