Pasco County Contractor Licenses
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Construction Licenses in Pasco County
General
Unlimited as to the type of work which contractor may do.
Aluminum Specialty
Installation of aluminum or vinyl soffit, fascia, siding, skirting, gutters and downspouts.
Aluminum Structural
Construstion of aluminum, vinyl and fiberglass screen material. The aluminum contractor may work on foundation, slabs on grade and block knee walls, wood decks (self-standing) and utility sheds (wood studs only) less than 501 square feet, necessary to and incidental to the aluminum construction work. Shall not perform any work that alters the structural integrity of the building and shall not use wood products for rafters, trusses and wood beams.
Building
Construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential buildings, which do not exceed three 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.
Carpentry
Installation of any wood products for the framing inside or outside of any building or structure.
Class A Air-Conditioning
Installation of central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system; if not prohibited by law, piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, pressure and process piping, and 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.
Class B Air-Conditioning
Limited to 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 Btu of heating in any one system. Installation of central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system only to the extent such duct work is performed by the contractor as necessary to complete an air-distribution system being installed under this classification, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system; to install piping and insulation of pipes, vessels, and ducts; 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.
Commercial Pool/Spa
Construction of any swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, whether public, private, existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling, excluding filter changes, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior finishes, the installation of package pool heaters, the installation of all perimeter piping and filter piping, and the construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool/spa equipment.
Concrete
Construction of pouring and finishing of concrete floors and foundations designed to accept any structure when in the design of that structure a footer is required.
Demolition
Demolition and removal of structures, such as dwellings, commercial buildings and foundations.
Drywall
Installation of gypsum drywall products to wood and metal studs, wood and steel joists and metal runners in buildings of unlimited area and height.
Electrical
Installation of electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, or any part thereof, which generates, transmits, transforms, or utilizes electrical energy in any form, including the electrical installations and systems within plants and substations.
Finish Carpentry
Construction of performing a decorative type of woodwork either inside or outside of a structure.
Garage Door
Installation of new or replacement garage doors.
Glass and Glazing
Installation of metal frame windows and sliding glass doors into existing openings of new, existing single-family residential structures, metal frame windows and sliding glass doors into altered openings or structures other than single family residential structures, all makes and kinds of glass and glasswork including the execution of glazing, frames, panels, sashes and doors, metal frames, ornamental decoration, mirror, or tub or shower enclosures.
Hurricane Protection
Installation of hurricane shutter assemblies and similar products.
Insulation
Installation of insulation on or in walls and attics.
Irrigation Sprinkler
Installation of the connections to a water pump, piping and sprinkler heads for irrigation of lawns.
Marine
Construction of seawalls, bulkheads, revetments, docks, piers, wharves, groins, and other marine structures, to include pile driving.
Masonry
Erection of the selection, cutting, or laying brick and other clay products, rough cut or dress stone, artificial stone or precast blocks or structural glass brick or block.
Mechanical
Installation of central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system if such duct work is performed by the contractor as necessary to complete an air-distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, lift station equipment and piping, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system; to install piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, pressure and process piping, pneumatic control piping, gasoline tanks and pump installations and piping for same, standpipes, air piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen lines, nitrous oxide piping, ink and chemical lines, fuel transmission lines, liquefied petroleum gas lines within buildings, and natural gas fuel lines within buildings; 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.
Painting
Application of paperhanging, sandblasting and waterproofing and may clean and paint roofs, sidewalks, driveways, the use of spraying equipment as well as hand tools to finish both exterior and interior work.
Plastering and Stucco
Mixture of sand and other aggregate gypsum plaster, Portland cement or quicklime and water or any combination of such material as to create a permanent surface coating.
Plumbing
Construction of sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities; venting systems; public or 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, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and related venting, and storm and sanitary sewer lines; and water and sewer plants and substations, installation of air-piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen line piping, nitrous oxide piping, and all related medical gas systems; fire line standpipes and fire sprinklers if authorized by law; ink and chemical lines; fuel oil and gasoline piping and tank and pump installation, except bulk storage plants; and pneumatic control piping systems, all in a manner that complies with all plans.
Residential
Construction of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structures in connection therewith.
Residential Pool/Spa
Installation of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling, excluding filter changes, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior finishes, the installation of package pool heaters, the installation of all perimeter piping and filter piping, and the construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool/spa equipment.
Roofing
Installation of all kinds of roofing, waterproofing, and coating, except when coating is not represented to protect, repair, waterproof, stop leaks, or extend the life of the roof, roof-deck attachments and any repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia as needed during roof repair or replacement.
Sheet Metal
Erection of ferrous or nonferrous metal work of U.S. No. 10 gauge or its equivalent or lighter gauge and of other materials, including, but not limited to, fiberglass, used in lieu thereof and of air-handling systems, including the setting of air-handling equipment and reinforcement of same, the balancing of air-handling systems, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system.
Sign, Electrical
Installation of any electrical wires, apparatus, raceways, conduit or any part thereof on electrical signs.
Sign, Non-Electrical
Installation of nonelectrical signs.
Solar Energy Installation
Construction of any solar hot water heating system for residences or pools, including collectors, storage and expansion tanks, heat exchangers, piping, valves, pumps, sensors and low-voltage controls which connect to existing plumbing or electrical stubouts.
Structural Steel
Erection of structural steel shapes and plates, including such minor field fabrication as may be necessary, of any profile, perimeter or cross section, that are or may be used as structural members for building and structures, including riveting, welding, and rigging.
Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing
Construction of a swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, whether public or private, repair of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling, excluding filter changes, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior refinishing, the reinstallation or addition of pool heaters, the repair or replacement 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 repair or renovation. Does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines. The installation of equipment permanently attached to and associated with the pool or spa for the purpose of water treatment or cleaning of the pool or spa requires licensure.
Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo
Installation of setting tile or marble, or mix, prepare or finish terrazzo.
How to Apply for a Pasco Contractor's License
Pasco County Contractor License Application Form
How to Submit the Application
The application form should be submitted to:
Pasco County Building Construction Services
Contractor Licensing
8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 230
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 847-8009
For any questions about the licensing process, please contact the county at the contact information above.
- The Application for Certificate of Competency must be approved by the Building Official (or his designee) prior to any testing authorizations.
- Examinations are administered by an authorized independent testing agency.
- All fees for testing are paid directly to the testing agency by the applicant. You will be given all information on testing and re-testing.
- Test Requirements: A passing grade of 70 percent minimum or re-testing shall be required.
Applicants are required to submit proof of four (4) years experience in the trade for which they are applying. Notarized letters from previous employers, on company letterhead, shall state the specific trade-related experience and the length of time employed in the trade, for all employers for the required four (4) years. Notarized, self-references are not acceptable. Full-time employment is defined by forty (40) hours a week, fifty two (52) weeks a year, for four (4) years.
Fees
The Certificate of Competency Application Fee, or the Reciprocity Fee, are payable upon submittal of the application and are not refundable. Checks are made payable to: Pasco County Board of County Commissioners.
- Certificate of Competency (License) Application | $50.00
- Reciprocity Application | $50.00
- Reciprocity Fee | $50.00
(An original letter must be sent, from your sponsoring jurisdiction, directly to Contractor Licensing showing your authorized testing agency test scores for Trade and Business/Law with a 70% or better passing tests score.)
Pasco County Licensing Requirements
Experience
Proof of four (4) years experience in the trade for which application is being made, and for which an applicant seeks to perform contracting. The experience must be equivalent in quantity to four (4) years active, full-time undertaking in the trade or category, and must be capable of independent verification by the Building Official. (Four (4) years active, full-time employment is defined by forty (40) hours a week, fifty-two (52) weeks a year, for four (4) years.)
Proof of Experiences can be demonstrated by either:
- Original Notarized letters from present or past employers, on their letterhead, stating your qualifications and experience in the trade for which you are applying, how long and in what capacity you worked for them, the hours you performed the trade, and contact information for the employer.
- Your licenses held in other jurisdictions for the required number of years in the same trade.
- If self-employed, verifiable affidavits from previous clients and/or IRS schedule “C” if it shows the individual and the required number of years experience in the trade for which application is being made.
Criminal Background History Report
Criminal Background history report. A report that provides full, accurate, current, and complete information on the criminal history, if any, of the applicant. All criminal background history reports must be sent directly from the reporting agency to the licensing office and the applicant shall pay all fees for such a report. This is only needed if we request it.
Financial Statment
A complete Financial Statement, dated within thirty (30) days prior to the application, showing assets and liabilities of the individual – not a business. Pasco County requires an applicant to demonstrate a minimum net worth of $20,000.00, except for the following contractors who must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $10,000.00:
- Aluminum (Structural) | Aluminum Specialty | Concrete | Masonry | Contractor | Sign (Electrical) | Sign (Non-Electrical) | Structural Steel | Irrigation Sprinkler | Solar Energy Installation | Drywall | Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo | Insulation | Carpentry | Finish Carpentry | Plastering and Stucco | Glass and Glazing | Hurricane Protection | Garage Door | Contractor | Marine | Painting | Demolition
Credit Report
Credit report from a nationally recognized credit agency. A report that provides full, accurate, current, and complete information on the following items in a manner which allows the Board to determine the credit worthiness of the applicant:
- payment history;
- credit rating;
- public filings in County, State, and Federal courts;
- bankruptcies, business history, suits, liens, and judgments, all on a nationwide basis;
- location of business, number of years in business;
- Social Security numbers, if available, of all corporate officers, owners and partners, and all federal employer identification numbers, if available, held by the applicant or any business entity that he currently qualifies or is applying to qualify, and
- Unified Commerce Code filings. Credit report must be from a local credit bureau, dated within thirty (30) days of the application. All reports shall be sent directly from the credit bureau to the Licensing Office and the applicant shall pay all costs for such report. All reports shall be on the individual, not a business.
Color Photograph
A Color Photograph attached to the application. A recent likeness (passport type photo).
Reciprocity
Reciprocity requires a letter from your sponsoring jurisdiction sent directly to Contractor Licensing.
Reciprocity requires a passing test score from a recognized testing agency in sponsoring jurisdiction; grandfathering without testing is not acceptable.
