A Florida Irrigation contractor is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems. An irrigation specialty contractor may install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems, including any excavation work incidental thereto. An irrigation system includes all: 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; and associated components installed for the delivery and application of water for the purpose of irrigation.

License Requirements

• Be 18 years of age.

• 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.

• Pay the fee for the Application.

• Complete the application form using the Online Services, or the Printable Application.

• Be of good moral character.

• Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage.

• 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.

• Background check with Electronic Fingerprints.

• Obtain public liability and property damage insurance.

• Obtain workers' compensation or exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.

You must pass two open book exams in order to become a Florida Irrigation Contractor. The first makes up the trade portion and the second exam is for Business and Finance. Both are open book exams and you are allowed to bring in your reference books already highlighted and tabbed (recommended). Book tabs help you to navigate and find the correct section of the books when looking for answers and highlights detail parts of the books from where answers are often found.

Florida Irrigation Contractor License Exam

• Testing Method: Computer-based testing

• Testing Company: Pearson Vue©

• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice

• Time Allowed: 300 Minutes

• Minimum Passing Score: 70%

• The Florida Irrigation exam is 80 scored questions.
• Topics covered on the trade knowledge exam portion are Pre-Construction, Develop/Review Plans and Specifications, Perform Make Off of Irrigation Job, Prepare Submittals, Obtain Permits, Prepare for Installation, Install Product, Create Record or Drawing, Perform Maintenance, Troubleshoot and Diagnose Systems, Peform Repair, Upgrade System to Meet Current Codes, Educate Consumers, Understand Soil-Plant-Water Relationships, Conduct Irrigation Assessments, Analyze Site Conditions for Water Conservation, Calculate Watering Schedules, Job Safety, Electrical Safety, Florida Building Code-Plumbing, Dept of Environmental Protection, Water Use and Restrictions.

Florida Irrigation Contractor Business and Finance Exam

• Testing Method: Computer-based testing

• Testing Company: Pearson Vue©

• Number of Questions: 120

• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice

• Time Allowed: 390 Minutes

• Minimum Passing Score: 70%

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List of Books for the Irrigation Contractor Trade Exams (included in all 3 of our bundles)

Title: Irrigation Computer Based Examination Reference List. This reference list is Valid from July 1, 2024

Irrigation candidates are advised to be familiar with the following materials and study aides for the examination but may not bring these materials into the examination.

FL Statute 373.62 Water Conservation; Automatic Sprinkler Systems, 2017.

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.

List of recommended Florida Contractor Business and Finance Books: