[CLC-Discussion] Site Contractor Licensing Question

[Rouselle "Bo". Sutton III]

I have a question about site work and licensure. Does clearing, grubbing and grading require a specific license? I see that a general contractor and underground utility contractor may perform this work (see statute below), but 489 is not clear whether such a license is required. I have spoken with DBPR, and they gave the unofficial opinion no license is required for clearing, grubbing, grading, importing fill, spreading fill, etc. Does anyone have official experience with this?

489.113 (3)(a) states: "A general, building, or residential contractor, except as otherwise provided in this part, shall be responsible for any construction or alteration of a structural component of a building or structure, and any certified general contractor or certified underground utility and excavation contractor may perform clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, and other site work for any construction project in the state. Any certified building contractor or certified residential contractor may perform clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, and other site work for any construction project in this state, limited to the lot on which any specific building is located."

Rouselle "Bo" Sutton, III
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