Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
The purpose of the Construction Industry Licensing Board is to regulate the various groups within the construction industry. The CILB requires that every member of the industry complete 14 hours of continuing education courses every two years in order to stay licensed.

They also coordinate the state Contractors Exam.
Click here to find information such as examination dates and locations.

The CILB also enforces the Florida Statute 489 that governs license qualifications in Florida. Click here for the complete statute and to see whether or not you qualify to take the state Contractors Exam.
Click here for a complete version of statute 489.

Florida Building Commission (FBC)
The Florida Building Commission was established in 1998 in response to the passing of the Florida Building Code by the Florida Legislature. The purpose of the FBC is to develop and regulate the code, which affects all members of the building industry.

Florida House and Senate [click to visit their web site]
Information on the latest bills that may affect the pool industry.

Department of Health [click to visit their web site]
The purpose of the Florida Department of Health is to protect the health and safety of Floridians through health care standards. These standards may affect pool cleaning practices as well as guidelines for pool useage.