Rules, Regulations and standards TCEQ

How often does a licensed irrigator need to renew their license

once every 3 years

Strategies of TCEQ

Enforcement, Waste Management, Water Quality

Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?

License irrigator

Who can install an irrigation system?

Licensed Irrigator, licensed technician (under licensed irrigator supervision)

When can a licensed technician alter an irrigation design?

never

Commission

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

How many members make up the Texas Irrigator’s Advisory Council?

9

Members of the Texas Irrigator’s Advisory Council are appointed by

TCEQ

How many members of the Texas Irrigator’s Advisory Coucil must be representatives of the public?

3

Minimum depth of pipe coverage?

6 inches

Function of an irrigation system

erosion control, dust reduction, irrigating any type of landscape vegetation in any location

Once a license is expired, how can you obtain another one?

Go through the re-examination process again

What will happen if an irrigator fails to receive written notice from the TCEQ that his/her license is about to expire

Irrigator will lose the license if they fail to renew even if the TCEQ does not send a written notice

You must be licensed or work under the supervision of a licensed individual in order to install or repair irrigation systems for a living

True

In order to renew an irrigator license you must pay a renewal fee and complete at least 16 hours of agency approved continuing education credits

False (24 hour course)

What will happen if continuing education credits are not completed before the renewal date?

Lose license

A complaint can be filed over the phone if accurate records are taken

false

The “Rules and Regulations for Licensed Irrigators” as presented by the TCEQ states that a design of the proposed irrigation system must be provided to the homeowner once the job has been completed

True

On all installations of new irrigation system a licensed irrigator must present the customer a written statement of guarantees for materials and labor furnished in the installation of the system

True

According to the “Rules and Regulations for Licensed Irrigators"“ an irrigation MUST be designed and installed in a manner that promoted water conservation

True