Design
- Visit the site and study the layout. Do not go only off the plot plans
to design the irrigation system.
- Take plant growth including trees and shrubs into account when designing
and placing sprinklers and mirco-irrigation to help reduce future maintenance
problems.
- Make sure the irrigation design strives for ZERO over spray onto streets,
driveways, sidewalks, enterances, parking areas, etc.
- Design spacing of sprinkler heads with a minimum of "head-to-head"
coverage
- Use separate watering zones for areas with different water use needs
- Work to avoid surface runoff. Different areas such as sloped areas
may need different equipment or watering cycle times
- Where appropriate use drip irrigation to save water
Installation
- Contact appropriate local utility company to locate underground cables,
telephone, gas or electric lines, etc.
- If the irrigation design changes from the design plan or job requirments,
discuss the changes with an irrigation system designer for any system
or equipment adjustments
- After installation - Test the system
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