[Image: Irrigation installation]All irrigation contractors in Louisiana must be licensed through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
A Landscape Irrigation Contractor License is required for anyone who constructs, installs, connects, repairs, maintains, improves or alters any portion of a landscape irrigation system, including the required wiring for that system. The law also requires that licensees obtain a water supply protection specialist endorsement from the State Plumbing Board before connecting to a public or private water supply system.
A written exam is required for licensing.
Basic Irrigation for Contractors Workshops are scheduled throughout the year, as the need arises, to prepare individuals for taking the licensing exam. The cource is optional but but is HIGHLY recommended and has been very usefull for individuals seeking their Irrigation Contractor's license. For more information, please contact Dr. Ron Sheffield. Interested individuals can prepare for the workshops by reviewing the Irrigaiton Basics for Landscape Irrigation Contractors.
For more information on the Landscape Irrigation Contractor License, contact the Office of Horticulture & Quarantine Programs, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry at www.ldaf.state.la.us or 225-952-8100.