GITS Lawn Sprinkler Plumber Course

Scope

Lawn Sprinkler Plumber: A lawn sprinkler plumber's scope of work shall include, and be limited to, the installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and extension of lawn sprinkling systems and the equipment, appliances, and apparatus used in connection therewith. A lawn sprinkler plumber shall not drill wells or connect any sprinkler systems to potable water sources. Sprinkler and irrigation systems used for or in connection with agriculture are not included within the scope of work of a lawn sprinkler plumber. In order to be eligible to be certified as a lawn sprinkler plumber, the applicant shall have at least one (1) year of practical experience in the lawn sprinkler trade.

Examination Content Outline

The Lawn Sprinkler Plumber examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Approved References

1. Simplified Irrigation Design, 1995, Pete Melby
2. Chapter 62-610, Reuse of Reclaimed Water and Land Application, 2012
3. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
4. Broward County Code, Chapter 9 – Contractors, 2010