– Florida experienced severe damage from Hurricanes Mathew and Irma, leading to an increased need for licensed roofing contractors to repair storm damage.
– Governor Scott issued an Emergency Order allowing general contractors to repair roofs, but there was still a shortage of licensed roofing contractors.
– Many people are seeking to become licensed roofers in order to take advantage of the high demand for their services.
– To become a certified roofing contractor in Florida, individuals must meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 489, Florida Statutes and 61G4-12 through 23, Florida Administrative Code.
– Applicants for certified licenses must complete the Florida contractors’ examination in the corresponding category of the license they seek.
– State certification examinations are available for Division I and Division II Contractors, with different parts for each category. – To become a certified roofing contractor in Florida, an individual must demonstrate ability and experience in various roofing categories such as built-up roofing, roll roofing, and shingles and shakes.
– Experience as a general contractor or building contractor supervising a roofing subcontractor does not qualify as proper experience for obtaining a roofing contractor license.
– Applicants have three options for qualifying for licensure, including having a four-year college bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or building construction, or having four years of active experience as a worker in the trade or as a foreman. – Applicants for certified general contractor licensure must provide a consumer credit report with a FICO credit score of at least 660, or furnish a licensing bond in lieu of the required credit score.
– The required amount of the bond may be reduced if applicants take a Board approved 14 hour financial responsibility course.
– Applicants must establish that they are of good moral character and submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. – Applicants for a certified roofing contractor license in Florida must have workers’ compensation insurance, public liability insurance, and property damage insurance.
– The required affidavit can be found in the Department’s approved application packages.
– License holders must maintain current property damage, liability insurance and workers compensation at all times their license is in an active status as required by rule 61G4-15.003, F.A.C.
– It is important to understand the requirements for initial construction licensure and to prepare ahead of time. With proper guidance, hard work will result in the granting of a state of Florida certified construction license.
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