Florida Irrigation Contractor License

Florida Irrigation contractors can legally engage in contracts which involve working on:

• Irrigation systems
• Incidental trenching and excavation
• Piping
• Fittings
• Sprinklers
• Drip irrigation products
• Valves
• Irrigation controllers
• Control wiring
• Rain sensors
• Water pumps
• Water conservation devices
• Water harvesting systems
• Irrigation main lines downstream of a utility potable water meter or utility alternative water supply distribution line and dedicated backflow prevention device
• Incidental components needed for the delivery of water for the purpose of irrigation

How to Get a Irrigation Contractor's License in Florida

1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Pass all parts of the exam(s) (within four years of the first attempt).
   If an applicant has a Bachelor's degree in building construction or a related field, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher, the applicant is only required to take the business exam.
3. Pay the fee for the Application.
4. Complete the application form using the Online Services, or the Printable Application.
5. Be of good moral character.
6. Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage.
7. Demonstrate financial responsibility by submitting a Credit Report:
   • 660 FICO credit score or higher (applicant must submit a bond or irrevocable letter of credit if below 660 - FICO derived).
   • If FICO score is less than 660, the applicant must take a 14-hour financial responsibility course.
   • If applicable, provide proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and bankruptcy discharge.
8. Background check with Electronic Fingerprints.
9. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance.
   • Obtain workers' compensation or exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.
10. Satisfy one of the experience requirements set forth by the CILB:
    • A combination of Experience and Education
      • One year proved experience that applies to the category for which you are applying and a four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to 3 yrs. experience), or
      • No less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses, and One year of experience as a foreman, or
      • Two years of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year experience as a foreman, and One year experience as a worker, or
      • One year of experience as a foreman, one year of credits from accredited college-level courses, and two years of experience as a worker, or
      • Four years of experience as a foreman or worker of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.
      • The board expects the applicant to have experience in the following areas of the Irrigation trade:
        • Areas of Experience (Commercial and Residential)
          • Piping
          • Solenoid Valves
          • Control Wire Irrigation Controller
          • Rain Shut-off Devices
          • Sprays
          • Micro-irrigation Components
        • Specific Experience in:
          • Installation of Two-wire or Decoder Based Controllers
          • Trenching Excavation and Compaction
          • Cross Connection Control
          • Locating Underground Utility
        • Additional Experience to demonstrate substantial compliance with experience requirements:
          • Use of Reclaimed Water
          • Site Restoration
          • Use of Water Saving Technologies and Products
          • Installation of Central Control Systems (numerous site systems managed through central interface like a website or computer)
          • Plot Plan and Site Preparation
          • Installation of Sport Field or Golf Systems
          • Pump Installation
          • Material Take Off/Plot Plan
    • Military Service
      Note: As part of the application applicant must submit the Fee Waiver and Military Service Verification for licensure
      • One year of experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and three years of military service.
      • One year of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, one year of experience as a foreman, and two years of military service.
      • Two years of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and one year of military service.
11. Pass the Irrigation and Business & Finance exams.(sign up for the exams)
12. Submit the complete Irrigation application form to:
    Department of Business and Professional Regulation
    2601 Blair Stone Road
    Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Florida Irrigation Contractor Exams

Florida Irrigation Contractors must pass two exams prior to obtaining their license. Do not sign up to take your exams until you obtain your books and begin studying for them!

Florida Irrigation Contractor Classes

Below are the classes you can take to prepare for the Florida Irrigation and Florida Business and Finance exams. You must pass both exams in order to obtain the Irrigation Contractor’s License in Florida. To sign up for the Florida Irrigation classes, simply click on the "enroll" button below and checkout; this will allow you to receive immediate access to the Florida Irrigation Classes online. All students have access for an unlimited amount of time (until you pass all the Florida Licensing Exams needed to get the Florida Irrigation License!). All live refresher online classes are on Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET). For a list of upcoming classes for the Florida Irrigation Contractor Exams click on the link within the course description below or check the Florida Irrigation Contractor Testing Schedule.

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Florida Irrigation Contractor Books

The set of books includes all required references for both the Irrigation and Business and Finance exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

List of Books for the Irrigation Contractor Trade Exams

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Irrigation candidates are advised to be familiar with the following materials and study aides for the examination. Do not bring these materials below to the examination site:

FL Statute 373.62 Water Conservation; Automatic Sprinkler Systems, 2012, Division of legislative Information Services, Rm 704 Claude Pepper Building, 111 West Madison St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400, 800-342-1827
Trench Safety Act, FL Statute 553.60 - FL Statute 553.64, Part III, 2011
DEP 2012 Reuse of Reclaimed Water and Land Application, F.A.C. 62-610, 2012, Review Sections:  62-610.419, 62-610.468, 62-610.469, 62-610.660

List of Books for the Business and Finance Exam

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