​​​​​LOCAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING PREEMPTION​​

​​​​​​​Broward County requires contractors in certain construction trades to have a "Certificate of Competency" which is a construction trade license.  Depending upon the trade, the Certificate of Competency license allows the holder to perform contract work and obtain permits to perform contract work within all of the cities, towns, and municipalities within Broward County.  Contracting without a proper qualified person holding a Certificate of Competency is a violation of Broward County Code of Ordinances​.  Fines can and will be imposed on contractors operating without a Certificate of Competency. For more information about Contracting within Broward County, please visit our Contractors​ page. ​

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New Changes with Florida Senate Bill 1142

The Florida Senate has passed and the Florida State Governor signed Senate Bill 1142 which will extend the preemption deadline within House Bill 735 to July 1, 2025.  House Bill 735 states that specific  "Certificate of Competency" licenses issued by local jurisdictions, including those related to construction occupations, will be prohibited after July 1, 2023.  House Bill 1383 had extended the expiration date to July 1, 2024 and Senate Bill 1142 will now extend it one more year to July 1, 2025. 

NOTE:  You will need to renew your expiring Certificate of Competency affected by Senate Bill 1142 before June 30, 2024.  This includes all contractor Certificate of Competency licenses scheduled to be preempted in House Bill 1383 including Tree Trimmers.  Certificate of Competency licenses not affected by House Bill 735 continue to be on the normal two year renewal schedule.  To verify if you license is up for renewal, please reach out to 954-765-4400 x9876 or email bcsdcl@broward.org​.​

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Changes made to Florida House Bill 735 with 1383

​The Florida Legislature approved House Bill 1383 and was signed by the Governor on June 20, 2023, which extended the deadline to July 1, 2024 of occupational licenses that were to be preempted with House Bill 735 .  Please see the new extension and changes in Senate Bill 1142

Florida House Bill 735 on the Certificate of Competency

The Florida Legislature approved House Bill 735, which preempts local occupational licenses to the State of Florida, effective July 1, 2021. House Bill 735 states that occupational licenses issued by local jurisdictions, including those related to construction occupations, will be prohibited after July 1, 2023.  Please see the new extension and changes in Senate Bill 1142.​

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jurisdiction having construction-related licensing requirements before January 1, 2021, can continue to license construction-related occupations until July 1, 2023; however, such licensing requirements cannot be modified, and no additional requirements can be added.

Therefore, between now and June 30, 2023, applicants seeking a new license or renewal for those construction-related specialty licenses will be issued a license or have their prior license renewed with an expiration date of June 30, 2023.  Accordingly, the license fee will be prorated to cover only the licensure period between the date of issuance or renewal and the statutory June 30, 2023, end ​date."


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Liquid Petroleum Gas - Class "CLPG", "CLPP", "CLPS", "CLPSI"

Broward County will no longer offer the Liquid Petroleum Gas Certificate of Competency to contractors with the State of Florida changes in House Bill 735.  All cities and municipalities in Broward County will no longer require contractors to carry or show proof of the Broward County Certificate of Competency as of July 1, 2023.  LPG Contractors will be required to carry and show the State of Florida Liquid Petroleum Gas Certificate of Competency (license) only.  



Status of Broward County Certificates of Competency

Contractor License's preempted by Florida House Bill 735 , extended by House Bill 1383 and updated with Senate Bill 1142

​​License Category
​Status
​Future Plans
​Acoustic Ceilings - Class "A"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Alarm System Contractor I and II
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Aluminum Specialty - Class "AS"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
​Awning Erection - Class "AE"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
​Bridges, Overpasses, Underpasses - Class "B"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Cabinetry - Class "CB"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Cable Television - Class "1C-D"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Carpentry - Class "CA"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
Contractor may be qualified for Class "A", "B", or "C" General Contractor or rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735​)
Class “A” Air Conditioning Contractor 
Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Class “B” Air Conditioning Contractor 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
Class "A" General Building Contractor (aka General Contractor)
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
Class "B" General Building Contractor (aka Building Contractor) 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
Class "C" Residential Building Contractor (aka Residential Contractor)
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency (License)
​Clearing and Grading - Class "B"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor - Class "CPC" 
Not affected by HB735 or HB1383​
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Concrete Driveways, Curbs, Gutters, Driveway Entrances, and Sidewalks - Class "C"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Concrete Placing and Finishing - Class "CP"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Demolition (Non-explosive) Contractor - Class "D"
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Directional Drilling - Class "1A-E"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Drywall and Lathing Contractor - Class "DL" 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Dredging - Class "C"

​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Electrical Contractor aka Master Electrician
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Elevator Installation and Maintenance - Class "E"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Excavation - Class "A"

​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Fabric Awning - Class "AF"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Feeder Distribution Interface Installer - Class "1C-C"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Fence Erection - Class "F" 

​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)​​​

Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
Finished Carpentry - Class "FC" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
Contractor may be qualified for Class "A", "B", or "C" General Contractor or rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735​)
Flatwork Concrete Specialty Contractor - Class “FWC”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Flooring - Class "FL"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Fuel Transmission and Distribution Lines - Class “1C-A”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Garage Door Category - Class “GD”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)

General Engineered Construction Builder
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Contractor may be qualified for Class "A", "B", or "C" General Contractor or rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735​)
Glazing Contractor - Class "G" 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Gunite Category - Class "GU"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Heavy Marine - Class "2A"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Possible Light Marine - Class "2C"
Insulation Contractor - Class "I" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Insulation Journeyman
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Unknown Status and possibly rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Interlocking Brick Pavers - Class “F”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Irrigation Specialty Contractor 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Jack and Bore Installer - Class “1A-C”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Light Marine - Class “2C” 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Limited Energy Systems Specialty Contractor (aka Low Voltage) - Class "CLVC" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Limited Energy Systems Specialty Journeyman
Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Liquid Petroleum Gas - Class "CLPG", "CLPP", "CLPS", "CLPSI"
​Offered the State of Florida only by (HB735) after June 30, 2023 and Rescinded by Broward County Code of Ordinances in Chapter 9 - Contractors
​No longer offered by the County as of June 30, 2023. LPG contractors are State certified. Broward cities and municipalities can no longer require a Broward County LPG Certificate of Competency (License)
Maintenance Electrician 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Unknown Status
Major Roads - Class “A”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Masonry Contractor - Class "M
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Master Plumber 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Mechanical Contractor 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Mechanical Insulation Contractor 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Mechanical Journeyman
Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Minor Roads - Class “B”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Miscellaneous Metals Erection - Class "MM" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
Painting Unlimited - Class "PU" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Painting (Interior and Exterior) Contractor - Class "P" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Pavers - Class "PV" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Pile Driving - Class “D”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Pipe Bursting - Class “1A-F”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Pipeline Rehabilitation - Class “1A-D”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Plant Construction - Class “1B”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Plastering and Stucco - Class "PS" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Possible Drywall and Lathing Contractor - Class "DL"
Plumbing - Master Plumber

​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Plumbing - Journeyman Plumber
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Pneumatic Control Contractor 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Residential Interior Remodeling - Class “RIR” 
Waiting for Board Approval (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Residential Pool/Spa Contractor - Class "RP" 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Roof Decks - Class "RD" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Roof Painting and Cleaning - Class "RP"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Roofing Contractor - Class "R" 
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Rough Carpentry - Class "RC
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Contractor may be qualified for Class "A", "B", or "C" General Contractor or rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735​)
Sandblasting - Class "S" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
​Screen Enclosures
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
Sealcoating - Class “D”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Secondary Utility & Excavation - Class “1A-B”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Sheet Metal
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Sheet Metal Journeyman
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
​Shutter / Opening Protective - Class "SOP"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
Sign Erection (Non-electric) Contractor - Class "SE"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​​Possible Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
Solar Contractor
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Steel Reinforcing and Iron - Class "SR"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Striping, Marking, and Signage of Roadways to Include Pavements - Class “E”
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Structural Steel Category - Class "SS" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor - Class "SP" 
Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Terrazzo Category - Class "T"
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Tile, Marble, and Granite Contractor - Class "TMG
Waiting for Board Approval (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Transport Assembly Contractor 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Tree Trimming - Class A and Class B​
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Broward County looking into other options else rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Underground and Aerial Utility Transmission and Distribution Lines - Class “1C-B”
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor - Class “1A-A”
​Not affected by HB735 or HB1383
​Will remain as a Broward County Certificate of Competency "License"
Waterproofing - Class "W" 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Rescinded by the State of Florida (HB735)
Window and Door Contractor - Class “WD” 
​Active and currently not affected by HB735 (SB1142)
​Possible Glazing Contractor - Class "G" or Specialty Structure Contractor (SSC)
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Permitting Questions due to HB735 or HB1383

​For permitting questions and licensing requirements, please use the corresponding links below:

​MUNICIPALITY
​CONTACT NUMBER
​WEBPAGE

BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT​​
Formerly known as Unincorporated Broward County
Phone: 954-765-4400 ext. 1
Building@Broward.org
Building Code Division and Permits
COCONUT CREEK
4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
​Phone: 954-973-6750
Fax: 954-956-1519
​Building Department
COOPER CITY
9090 S.W. 50 Place, P.O. Box 290910, Cooper City, FL 33329
Phone: 954-434-4300

Building Division
CORAL SPRINGS​​
9550 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Phone: 954-344-1000
buildingpermits@coralsprings.gov
Permitting

DANIA BEACH​​
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, FL 33004
Phone: 954-924-6805

Building Division
DAVIE
6591 Orange Drive, Davie, FL 33314
Phone: 954-797-1111
Buildingdept@davie-fl.gov
Building Division
DEERFIELD BEACH
150 N.E. Second Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441​​
Phone: 954-480-4250
web.building@deerfield-beach.com
Building Services
FORT LAUDERDALE
100 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-828-8000

LauderBuild
HALLANDALE BEACH
400 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Phone: 954-457-1489
Building Division Services
HILLSBORO BEACH
1210 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
Phone: 954-592-5057
jhickey@cgasolutions.com
Building Department
HOLLYWOOD
2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33022
Phone: 954-967-4357
Fax: 954-921-3233
Building Division
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
4501 Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Phone: 954-640-4215
building@lbts-fl-gov
Building Division
LAUDERDALE LAKES
4300 N.W. 36 St., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Phone: 954-535-2712
mmnasir@lauderdalelakes.org
Engineering Services
LAUDERHILL
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313
Phone: 954-739-0100
ryouse@lauderhill-fl.gov
Building Department
LAZY LAKE
2250 Lazy Lane, Lazy Lake, FL 33305
Phone: Call or Email the Mayor
Contact Email Page
Permitting and Code Enforcement
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
2200 N.E. 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Phone: 954-784-3449
LHPBuilding@lighthousepoint.com
Building and Zoning
MARGATE
5790 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL 33063
Phone: 954-970-3004
Building@margatefl.com
Building Department​
MIRAMAR
2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Phone: 954-602-3200
buildingpermitclerks@miramarfl.gov
Building Planning and Zoning
NORTH LAUDERDALE
701 S.W. 71 Ave., North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Phone: 954-724-7069

Community Development
OAKLAND PARK​
3650 N.E. 12 Ave., Oakland Park, FL 33334
Phone: 954-630-4350
building@oaklandparkfl.gov
Building and Permitting Services Division
PARKLAND
6600 University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067
Phone: 954-753-5447
btracy@cityofparkland.org
Development Services
PEMBROKE PARK
3150 S.W. 52 Ave., Pembroke Park, FL 33023
Phone: 754-232-1627

Building Department
PEMBROKE PINES
10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Phone: 954-435-6502
Fax: 954-435-6749
Building Department
PLANTATION​
400 N.W. 73 Ave., Plantation, FL 33317
Phon​e: 954-678-2632
Fax: 954-797-2273
Building Development
POMPANO BEACH
100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Phone: 954-786-4669

Building Division
SEA RANCH LAKES
1 Gatehouse Road, Sea Ranch Lakes, FL 33308
Phone: 954-943-5808

Permits
SOUTHWEST RANCHES
6589 S.W. 160 Ave., Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
Phone: 954-434-0008

Building Permitting and Inspections
SUNRISE​
10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: 954-572-2354
Fax: 954-572-2357
Building
TAMARAC
7525 N.W. 88 Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321
Phone: 954-597-3420
permit@tamarac.org
Permits and Inspections
WEST PARK
1965 S. State Road 7, West Park, FL 33023
Phone: 954-989-2688 opt. 9 ext. 210
Fax: 954-989-2684
Building Department
WESTON
Weston City Hall
17200 Royal Palm Blvd., Weston, FL 33326
Phone: 954-385-0500
Fax: 954-385-7723
Building Code Services
WILTON MANORS
Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Phone: 954-390-2180

Construction and Development Resources


 
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Frequently Asked Questions due to HB735

Frequently asked questions and answers in response to the changed being made with House Bill HB735. If your question is not answered here, please submit it to BCSDCL@broward.org

Q​uestion: If my license categ​ory is being eliminated on July 1, 2023, am I required to obtain another license to perform the same scope of work?
Answer: You will only need to obtain another license if the scope of work requires a building permit. 


Question: Are there any other options for licensing and where can I find information?
Answer: Yes. Broward County and the State of Florida will continue to require and issue contractor licenses for specific scopes of service.  More information can be found on the State of Florida's, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website and Broward County's, Building Code, Contractor Licensing website.

Question: Will license renewals be prorated and how?
Answer: Yes. Renewal fees in 2022 will be prorated for the nine months the license will be in effect.

Question: After July 1, 2023, will you need a contractor’s license to obtain a permit?
​Answer: Yes. You will need to have a license issued by Broward County or the State of Florida specific to the category for which a permit is required.

​Question: Does this change mean that all specialty licenses will no longer exist after July 2023? If so, will all specialty contractors go out of business?
Answer: No. There will still be a limited number of specialty licenses issued by Broward County and the State of Florida. View the list of remaining specialty licenses on our webpage. 

​Question: Will permits be needed for work in these categories after July 2023?
Answer: Yes, if the scope of work requires a building permit. House Bill HB735 does not affect building permit requirements. Check with your local municipality where the permit is to be obtained for more information.

Question: What does it mean to be licensed with the State of Florida?
Answer: License by the state means the state approved and issued that license. 
 
Question: What does it mean to be registered with the State of Florida?
Answer: Registered means you have a county-issued license that is substantially equal to the scope of work of a license issued by the state, therefore you must register this license with the state as defined in 489.105(3)(a) - (o) and (q) or authorized in s. 489.1455(1).

​Question: Who should I contact to register my license with the State of Florida?
​Answer: You should contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) online at myfloridalicense.com or call 850-487-1395.

​​Question: What happens if my permit does not obtain a final inspection approval and expires after July 1, 2023?
​Answer: The permit must be reissued and can only be reissued to licensed contractors. Check with the municipality where the permit was obtained for specific requirements.

Question: How will I know which municipality requires permits for projects using affected specialty licenses and which does not?
​Answer: You must contact the municipality’s / building department where the work is being performed for their permit requirements.​​