(a) An irrigator shall comply with the rules contained
in this chapter when performing any or all of the functions described
in this section.
(b) An irrigator who performs work for an entity or
for an exempt business owner who performs or offers to perform irrigation
services shall be knowledgeable of and responsible for all permits,
contracts, agreements, advertising, and other irrigation services
secured and performed using the irrigator's license.
(c) A licensed irrigator who is employed by an exempt
business owner and designated as the irrigator-in-charge shall supervise
all irrigation services of the business, in accordance with this chapter.
(d) A licensed irrigator is responsible for:
(1) using the seal in accordance with this chapter;
(2) obtaining all permits and inspections required
to install an irrigation system;
(3) complying with local regulations;
(4) determining the appropriate backflow prevention
method for each irrigation system installation and installing the
backflow prevention assembly correctly;
(5) maintaining landscape irrigation systems records;
(6) conserving water;
(7) developing and following an irrigation plan for
each new irrigation system;
(8) designing an irrigation system that complies with
the requirements of this chapter;
(9) providing on-site supervision of the installation
of irrigation systems;
(10) providing supervision to an irrigation technician
who is conducting irrigation services;
(11) completing the irrigation system including the
final "walk through," completing the maintenance checklist, placing
a permanent sticker on the controller or on the maintenance checklist
if the irrigation system does not have an automatic controller, and
providing a copy of the design plan;
(12) conducting irrigation services in compliance with
the requirements of this chapter;
(13) providing advertisements, contracts, and warranties
that comply with the requirements of this chapter; and
(14) installing an irrigation system that complies
with the requirements of this chapter.
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