Want to be a plumber? If piping exists, plumbing will be a career. Plumbing, especially if you work for yourself, can bring in a lot of money. You don’t need a college degree, and with the proper training, you can become a plumber at any stage of your life.
What does a plumber do exactly? And, how do you become a plumber?
To be a plumber, you need your Florida plumbing contractor’s license.
According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a plumbing contractor “is a contractor whose serves are unlimited in the plumbing trade. This includes contracting business “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’s job includes installation, maintenance, repairs, alterations, and designing in the following: sanitary drainage or storage drainage facilities, water plants, sewer plants, venting systems, water supply systems, septic tanks, wells, swimming pool piping, irrigation systems, and solar heating water systems and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in boilers, pressure process piping, water, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and related venting, and storm and sanitary sewer lines. The plumber does not need to obtain an additional local license, certificate, or registration for this work.”
Plumbers work with fire line standpipes, chemical lines, drain cleaning, and medical gas systems on public and private property. A plumber’s job can be 24/7 as problems with pipes can happen at any time!
As a plumber, you do not need formal education credentials, but on-the-job training or an apprenticeship will allow for a you to gain the skills needed for this position. Most people start out as a plumber by attending a technical school, followed an apprenticeship. Most states require plumbers to be licensed.
Here are specific requirements to get your plumbing contractor’s license:
- 4 years of experience (one year must be as a foreman) or a combination of college or military service and experiencedoing all of the areas below if you wish to negate the need for board review:
- Roof and Storm Drainage
- Sanitary Drainage
- Drainage Venting
- Waste Piping
- Water Distribution Systems
- Water Distribution Lines
- Backflow Prevention Devices
- Natural Gas and Liquid Petroleum Piping and Venting Systems
- Medical Gas (must have a Certification)
Unfortunately, a job in plumbing has a high rate of injury and illnesses. Plumbers also have a physically demanding job; they do a lot of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, grabbing, carrying, and more.
Think plumbing is right for you? We can help you be a plumber! Looking to get your Florida plumbing contractor license? The contractor licensing process can be complex and confusing, so we are here to help you get through the licensed process. We are a Florida contractor licensing company. To get your Florida contractor license, call 239-777-1028.