2026 RequirementsCFC — CILB

Certified Plumbing Contractor Insurance Requirements in Florida

2026 Florida CFC license requirements: $300,000 per occurrence GL minimum. Officers may exempt from workers' comp.

GL Minimum

$300,000 per occurrence

per occurrence

Workers' Comp

Required (up to 3 officers may be exempt)

Regulating Body

CILB

F.S. 489.115 / DBPR Rule 61G4

CFC Insurance Requirements — Full Details

Florida CFC (Certified Plumbing Contractor) license holders are regulated by the CILB under F.S. 489.115. The minimum General Liability requirement is $300,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation is required for all non-exempt employees. Plumbing contractors have some of the lowest workers' comp rates in Florida (class code 5183, approximately $2.25–$4.00 per $100 of payroll), making compliance relatively affordable. The COI must name the CILB as certificate holder.

Required Insurance

  • General Liability: $300,000 per occurrence minimum
  • Workers' Compensation: required for all non-exempt employees
  • COI must name CILB as certificate holder
  • Insurance must be maintained continuously
  • Up to 3 officers may file for exemption with FDFS

Workers' Comp Note

Florida plumbing contractors may exempt up to three corporate officers from workers' comp. All non-exempt employees must be covered. The CILB requires proof of insurance on file at all times.

Key Facts

  • GL minimum: $300,000 per occurrence
  • Regulated by CILB under F.S. 489.115
  • Up to 3 officers may be exempt from workers' comp
  • WC class code 5183 — one of the lowest rates in construction
  • COI must name CILB as certificate holder

FAQs — CFC License Insurance Requirements

What insurance is required for a Florida CFC plumbing license?

Florida CFC license holders must maintain General Liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation for all non-exempt employees. The COI must name the CILB as certificate holder.

How much does workers' comp cost for a Florida plumbing contractor?

Workers' comp for Florida plumbing contractors (class code 5183) runs approximately $2.25–$4.00 per $100 of payroll — among the lowest rates in construction. For a contractor with $150,000 payroll, expect a base premium of approximately $3,375–$6,000 per year.

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