Licensing & Insurance Requirements
Importanct of Licensing:
Qualified tradesmen may easily become licensed contractors by submitting the Flagler Contractor Application. Advertising to do building work without a contractor license in advance is as illegal as actually doing such work, and all illegal operators are prosecuted to the fullest extent prescribed in the adopted contractor licensing ordinance. Ordinance 2007-10 applies to the unincorporated areas of Flagler County.
Insurance Requirements:
$300,000/$50,000 (General/Building) General Liability
$100,000/$25,000 (All other) General Liability
Worker's Compensation or an exemption
Liability & Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate will be made out to:
Flagler County
Building Department/COntractor Licensing
1769 E. Moody Blvd. Bldg #2
Bunnell, FL 32110
Introduction to Licensing
Class I Licensees build whole buildings or entire operating systems.
The Class I license covers:
- General Contractor
- Building Contractor
- Residential Contractor
- Roofing Contractor
- Swimming Pool/Spa - Commercial
- Swimming Pool/Spa - Residential
- Swimming Pool/Spa - Maintenance
- Master Plumber • Master Electrician
- Burglar/Fire Alarm
- Sign, Electrical
- Master A/C "A"
- Master A/C "B"
- Master Sheet Metal
- Master Mechanical
- Solar Heating
Class II Licenses build major components.
The Class II license covers:
- Aluminum Erection
- Carpentry
- Concrete
- Drywall (Commercial)
- Garage Door Installer
- Glass/Glazing
- Structural/Structural Framing
- Hurricane Protection
- Irrigation Sprinkler
- Marine Contractor
- Masonry
- Siding, Window, and Door Installer
- Sign Contractor (Non-Electrical)
Qualifications for Both Classes
Licenses may be obtained through examination or reciprocity according to this fee schedule:
- $50 Application fee
- $50 Testing fee
- $100 License fee
- $100 Biennial renewal fee
- $80 PROV Testing fee/Paid to PROV
Specialty Licenses
Licenses perform work requiring permits. The Specialty License covers:
- Fence Installation
- Paving/Pavers
- Stucco (Plaster and Lath)
- Drywall (Residential)
- Shed Installers (Pre-Fab)
State Registered Trades (Class I):
- Active license applicants must provide current State registration, Liability, Worker's Compensation or Exemption and Corporation documents when applicable.
Specialty Structural Trades (Class II):
- Active license applicants must provide Liability and Workers Compensation or Exemption and Corporation documents when applicable.
Insurance Certificates May be Faxed To:
386-313-4003
Made out To:
Flagler County Building Department/Contractor Licensing
1769 E. Moody Blvd. Bldg. 2
Bunnell, Florida 32110
Proof of Insurance Required-Authorized Contractors
- Each authorized contractor shall furnish the county licensing administrator evidence of valid worker's compensation insurance or provide proof of a legal exemption thereto.
- Each authorized contractor shall furnish proof of contractor's liability insurance provided by an insurance companu authorized to do business in the state. Insurance coverage shall be as follows:
a. General & building contractors-
Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) bodily injury per accident and not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for one (1) person and fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for property damage;
b. All other license categories-
One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) bodily injury per accident and not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for one (1) person and twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for property damage.
- In the event that the insurance requirements of this section expire or are cancelled, the authorized contractor's license issued and permitting rights given to the insured shall be immediately and automatically suspended and it shall be unlawful thereafter for the contactor to engage in any business unil insurance coverage and the license is reinstated.
**FLAGLER COUNTY ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNDELIVERED CORRESPONDENCE OR ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL NOTICES
