The proposed bills would more specifically define the work allowed to be done by commercial pool/spa contractors, more specifically define the limits imposed on residential pool/spa contractors, and also more clearly define the scope of work that servicers can perform.
Read moreFlorida Legislature Again Considering Removing Licensing Requirement for Certain Supervised Pool Construction
Under proposed House Bill 267, unlicensed contractors would be allowed to perform the work of a commercial or residential pool/spa contractor, or a swimming pool/spa servicing contractor, so long as he or she is supervised by a contractor holding one of those licenses. A similar statute proposed last year did not make it out of the Community Affairs Committee.
Read moreDBPR Opinion Defines Line Between Pool Contractors and Electrical Contractors
A 40 year pool contractor was disciplined for disconnecting, replacing, and reconnecting pool lights, after the DBPR determined that a portion of the work should have been performed by a licensed electrical contractor.
Read moreCourt Rules Tile Subcontractor Cannot Litigate Dispute Over Puerto Rican Pool Tile in Florida
With improvements in technology and material transport, it is becoming more and more common for contractors in Florida to work on projects outside of the state and outside of the country. This is particularly true of contractors in specialty trades that possess skills and expertise that may not always be available in other areas. But if problems arise, working outside of Florida may also mean that you have to resolve any disputes where the work was performed.
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