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Florida Pool Pro
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• August 2014
SERVICE SPECIALTY LICENSE
Does the licensure category create additional regulation
of pool contractors?
No, pursuant to s. 489.113(6), Florida Statutes, certified specialty contractor
licenses do not create a mandatory licensing requirement. The new specialty
license simply provides an alternative to obtaining a full certified swimming
pool/spa servicing (commercial and residential) contractor’s license or local
certificates of competency in residential pool/spa servicing.
Does my certified residential pool/spa servicing specialty
contractor allow me to work on a state wide basis?
Yes, pursuant to s. 489.105(8), Florida statutes, a certified contractor is
permitted to contract in any jurisdiction in the state without being required
to fulfill local competency requirements. Please be aware that you must still
comply with permitting fees and pay the necessary occupational (business
tax) fee.
