Putnam County Contractor Licenses
Select a license to view its requirements, definition, exams, books, and classes. If your license is not listed as Putnam County License, please select a Florida License. According to the Code of Ordinance from Putnam County, applicants seeking to qualify for an authorized contractor license are required to obtain a passing score of 75% or higher on both Trade and Business/law exams.
Putnam has not made any decisions on how they will respond to House Bill 735 which will be into effect on July 2023. For any questions on how your County contractor license will be impacted by HB 735, contact the Putnam Licensing Department by giving them a call at 386-329-0307 or sending an email to
General
Unlimited to the type of building that may be constructed.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Class A)
Installation of central air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilating, including duct work in connection with a complete system (only to the extent such duct work is performed by the Contractor necessary to make complete an air distribution system), boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection therewith; also piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, pressure and process piping, pneumatic control piping; to connect power wiring on the load side of the dedicated existing electrical disconnect switch; to install low voltage heating, ventilating, and air conditioning control wiring; and to install a condensate drain from an air conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a direct connection to a sanitary system.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Class B)
Limited to twenty-five tons cooling and five hundred thousand B.T.U. heating (in any one system) in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge and skill to perform the following: install central air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilating, including duct work in connection with a complete system (only to the extent such duct work is performed by the Contractor necessary to make complete an air distribution system) being installed under this classification; also, piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, and installation of a condensate drain from an air conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a direct connection to a sanitary system, all in such a manner as to comply with all plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations applicable thereto.
Alarm System I (Burglar and Fire Alarm)
Erection of burglar and fire alarm systems.
Alarm System II (Burglar Alarm)
Installtion of burglar alarm systems only (May not install any portion of a Fire Alarm System).
Aluminum
Installation of screened porches, screened enclosures, pool enclosures, preformed panel-post and beam roofs, mobile home panel roof-overs, residential glass window and door enclosures, vinyl panel window enclosures, single story selfcontained aluminum utility storage structures (not to exceed 500 sq. ft.), siding, soffit, fascia and gutters.
Building
Construction of commercial buildings and single-family dwelling or multiple-family dwelling residential buildings, which do not exceed three (3) stories in height, and accessory use structures in connection therewith or a Contractor whose services are limited to remodeling, repair, or improvement of any size building if the services do not affect the structural members of the building.
Class C Air Conditioning Contractor
Construction of air conditioning, heating or refrigeration systems, including duct alteration in connection with those systems they are servicing. No examinations, registration or certification is required under this part for the sales and installation of package heating or air conditioning units with no ducts or remote controls (maximum of three tons, thirty-six thousand B.T.U. in capacity).
Electrical
Erection of any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit or any part thereof; which generates, transmits, transforms or utilizes electrical energy in any form for light, heat, power or communications, all in compliance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations.
Elevator
Installation of any vertical conveyance, after having been issued an elevator certificate of competency by the division of Hotels and restaurants of the Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
Glass & Glazing Specialty
Installation of all makes and kinds of glass and glasswork and execute the glazing of frames, panels, sash and door and holding metal frames, ornamental decoration, mirrors, tub and shower enclosures.
Lighting Maintenance (Electrical)
Installation of existing branch circuits, fixtures, apparatus or equipment connected thereto, and the relocation of existing branch circuits and the switching and de-energizing of existing facilities for safety purpose.
Limited Energy Systems Specialty
Erection of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, thermostats, apparatus, raceways, conduit, and fiber optics (transmission of light over stranded glass) or any part thereof not to exceed 77 volts, when those items are for the purpose of transmitting data, proprietary video (satellite systems which are not part of a community antenna television or radio distribution system ), central vacuum, or electric locks.
Masonry
A contractor that can install and repair brick, block, stone, veneer and other masonry items onto and inside of buildings or structures.
Masonry/Concrete
A contractor that works with rough cut and dress stone, artificial stone and pre-cast blocks, structural glass brick or block, pour, place and finish concrete, foundations and flatwork.
Master Mechanical (HARV)
Installation of central air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation (including duct work in connection with a complete system only to the extent such duct work is performed by the Contractor necessary to make complete an air distribution system) boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, lift stations, equipment and piping and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith; also piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, pressure and process piping, pneumatic control piping, gasoline tanks and pump installation and piping for same, fire sprinkling systems and standpipes, air piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen lines, nitrous oxide piping, ink and chemical lines, fuel transmission lines and installation of a condensate drain from an air conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a direct connection to a sanitary system, all in such a manner to comply with all plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations applicable thereto.
Master Plumber
Erection of plumbing, sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, public and private water supply systems, septic tanks, drainage and supply wells, swimming pool piping; irrigation systems; or 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 and storm and sewer lines, water and sewer plants and substations.
Mobile Home Dealer Installer
Installation of mobile/manufactured homes.
Mobile Home Installer
Installation of mobile/manufactured homes.
Natural Gas
Installation of apparatus, piping, tubing, appliances, equipment & L.P. and/or Natural gas systems, for residential or commercial systems
Plumbing Maintenance
Erection of plumbing, sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, fixtures, devices, drainage and swimming pool piping; irrigation systems; or solar heating water systems and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith; including the maintenance of water and storm and sewer lines, water and sewer plants and substations; Does not include the installation or maintenance of L.P. or natural gas systems, devices, appliances or apparatus or the installation of new or extended plumbing systems.
Plumbing w/ gas
Erection of plumbing, sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, public and private water supply systems, septic tanks, drainage and supply wells, swimming pool piping; irrigation systems; or 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 and storm and sewer lines, water and sewer plants and substations; And who are qualified to install piping, vents, flues, tanks, tubing, appliances, equipment & L.P. and/or Natural gas systems, unlimited with regards to residential or commercial systems.
Residential
Construction of one-family, two family, or three family residences not exceeding two (2) habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structures in connection therewith.
Residential Electrical
Installation of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, or any part thereof, in a one, two, three or four family residence, not exceeding two stories in height and accessory use structures in connection with the residence.
Residential Plumbing
Installation of any plumbing system, including waste, drains, vents, water supply and fixtures as it may apply to installations in one- and two- family residences, limited to three stories in height.
Residential Plumbing w/ Gas
Construction of any plumbing system, including waste, drains, vents, water supply and fixtures as it may apply to installations in one- and two- family residences, limited to three stories in height and apparatus, piping, vents, flues, tanks, tubing, appliances, equipment & L.P. and/or Natural gas systems, limited to one and two- family residences.
Residential Swimming Pool/Spa
Construction of any residential swimming pool or hot tub or spa, regardless of use. Such work includes layout, excavation, operation of construction pumps for dewatering purposes, steelwork, installation of light niches, construction of floors, guniting, fiber glassing, installation of tile and coping, installation of all perimeter and filter piping, installation of all filter equipment and chemical feeders of any type, plastering of the interior construction of decks, (slabs incidental to the pool), installation of housing for pool equipment, installation of package pool heaters.
Sheet Metal
Erection of ferrous or nonferrous metal work of U.S. No. 10 gauge (F.S. 489.105(d)) or its equivalent or lighter gauge and other materials; Including, but not limited to, fiberglass, used in lieu thereof and of airhandling equipment and reinforcement of same and including the balancing of air-handling systems.
Sheet Metal Limited
Installation of fibrous glass material or duct board; and Incidental devices (collars, veins, dampers, 16 gauge U.S. and above, etc.) and reinforcement of the same inclusive of the balancing of air-handling systems.
Sign (Electrical)
Construction of electrical signs and outline wiring; and any electrical work beyond, the last disconnect mean or terminal point; requirements for metering for main disconnect of remote billboards or signs which are independent of any structure or building and which require no more than 25 kilowatts at 250 volts (100 amps) maximum. Nothing herein shall invalidate requirements for independent lab inspection/ label on closed electric signs, or invalidate use of Electrical Contractors for electric power supply installation.
Sign Non-Electrical
Installation of non-electrical components of signs and a non-electrical sign contractor shall not be qualified to make electrical connections within the sign, or, from the sign to any source of electrical power.
Solar
Installation of solar panels for potable solar water heating systems, swimming pool solar heating systems, and photovoltaic systems and any appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, whether public, private, or otherwise, regardless of use.
Swimming Pool/Spa Commercial
Construction of any swimming pool or hot tub or spa, whether public or private or otherwise, regardless of use; includes operation of construction pumps for dewatering purposes, steelwork, installation of light niches, construction of floors, guniting, fiber glassing, installation of tile and coping, installation of all perimeter and filter piping, installation of all filter equipment and chemical feeders of any type, plastering of the interior, construction of decks (slabs incidental to the pool), construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool equipment, and installation of package pool heaters.
Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing
Installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior refinishing, the reinstallation or addition of pool heaters, the repair of all perimeter piping and filter piping, the repair of equipment rooms or housing for pool/spa equipment, and the substantial or complete draining of a swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, for the purpose of any repair or renovation.
Unlimited Roofing
Installation of all kinds of roofing and waterproofing, all in such manner as to comply with all plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations applicable thereto.
Underground Utility
Construction of main sanitary, sewer collection systems, main water distribution systems, storm sewer collection systems, and the continuation of utility lines from the main systems to a point of termination up to and including the meter location for the individual occupancy, sewer collection systems at property line on residential or singleoccupancy commercial properties, or on multi-occupancy commercial properties at manhole or wye lateral extended to an invert elevation as engineered to accommodate future building sewers, water distribution systems, or storm sewer collection systems at storm sewer structures.
