Florida CUC Classification At A Glance
What Can a Florida CUC (Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor) Do?
Construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of main sanitary sewer collection systems, main water distribution lines, storm sewer systems, and site utility excavation up to 5 feet from the building foundation.
Subcontracting & Trade Scope
Can self-perform heavy civil utility excavation, trench shoring, wet utilities, and conduit duct banks.
Need a Florida CUC Qualifier Immediately?
Obtaining a Florida CUC license by testing can take 9 to 18 months between application review, study time, Pearson VUE exam dates, and DBPR board hearings.
IQS places pre-vetted, licensed Florida CUC Qualifiers with your entity as a Primary Qualifying Agent (PQA) or Secondary Qualifying Agent (SQA), allowing your company to pull permits and sign contracts immediately.
Florida CUC License Requirements & Exam Prerequisites
Verifiable Experience Required
- 4 years verifiable civil underground utility experience on sanitary, water main, and storm infrastructure.
Required Examinations
- Florida Business & Finance Exam
- Florida Underground Utility Trade Knowledge Exam
Credit score 660+ or $10,000 Division II financial stability bond.
How Florida CUC Compares to Other Licenses
CUC vs. CFC (Certified Plumbing Contractor)
- CUC handles the municipal trunk lines and exterior underground piping up to 5 feet from the structure; CFC handles inside the building and connections within 5 feet.
Frequently Asked Questions: Florida CUC License
What does a Florida CUC license allow you to do?
Construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of main sanitary sewer collection systems, main water distribution lines, storm sewer systems, and site utility excavation up to 5 feet from the building foundation.
Can my business hire a CUC qualifying agent in Florida?
Yes. Under Florida Statute Chapter 489, an entity may hire an individual holding an active Certified Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor license as a Primary or Secondary Qualifying Agent. The qualifying agent provides the supervisory framework and license credentials necessary for your company to pull permits legally.
How much does a Florida CUC qualifier cost?
Compensation typically consists of a monthly retainer plus a modest project/permit fee structure, structured cleanly under a compliant W-2 or qualifying agreement. Contact IQS for current market rates tailored to your volume.
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