Florida Pool Pro
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• August 2014
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May I contract directly with the public with a certified
residential pool/spa servicing specialty license?
Yes, you may contract directly with consumers for residential pool/spa servicing
services that are within the scope of the residential pool/spa servicing specialty
contractor license defined above.
Is the Residential Pool/Spa Servicing specialty Contractor
different than the swimming pool specialty contractor
licenses created under rule 61G4-15.032, F.A.C.?
Yes, swimming pool specialty contractors licensed pursuant to Rule 61G4-
15.032, F.A.C., are not permitted to contract directly with the public and may
only subcontract work from a license commercial pool/spa contractor, residential
pool/spa contractor, swimming pool/spa servicing contractor, or a certified
residential pool/spa servicing specialty contractor operating within the scope
of their license. For additional information on these license types please see
our Swimming Pool Specialty Contractors FAQs at
/
dbpr/pro/cilb/documents/cilb_faqs_swim.pdf.
What do I have to do to get licensed?
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Prove 4 years of experience in the category for which you are seeking
licensure, including a minimum of one year as a foreman. You may
substitute up the three years of accredited college level courses for years
of experience. You may also complete a 60 hour course in swimming
pool/spa servicing approved by the CILB and have at least 1 year proven
experience in the residential pool/spa servicing scope of work.
• Take and pass the Florida certified swimming pool/spa servicing contractors’
examination. For more information content and scheduling to take the
state certification examination.
• Meet other licensing requirements such as good moral character and
financial Meet other licensing requirements such as good moral character
and financial responsibility.
