Florida Water Star Technical Manual
Irrigation system criteria
System information education
Background
Some basic irrigation system information is necessary to ensure ongoing implementation of correct scheduling and maintenance. Homeowners and maintenance professionals can be left at square one when information such as the correct maintenance irrigation schedule and soil moisture sensor probe location are unknown. Hands-on instruction with a professional can give a homeowner the knowledge and experience they need to correctly manage the controller.
Requirements and certification
Each of the following is installed adjacent to the irrigation system controller:
- Controller handbook/operating instructions
- Irrigation drawing
- Specific zone precipitation rates and maintenance run times
- Soil moisture sensor probe location, when applicable
Silver |
Gold |
Commercial/Institutional |
|---|---|---|
Required |
Required |
NA |
An example of a residential irrigation schedule.
The Inspector must confirm that written operating instructions are provided to the homebuyer and permanently affixed to or adjacent to the controller.
If the home is owner-occupied, the homeowner has been trained in how to manage the controller schedule for maintenance and for changes in local water rules.
Silver |
Gold |
Commercial/Institutional |
|---|---|---|
Required |
Required |
NA |
The Inspector can confirm this requirement by reviewing the Irrigation Affadavit.
