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NC Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board press release

This comes courtesy of our friend John Sullivan, Territory Manager of Smith Turf and Irrigation in Charlotte, NC.

A few items that you may find interesting and some things to think about:

Water Restrictions – as you know these have changed. Here is a quick list I have compiled –

Charlotte-Meck – Odd – Tues and Sat. Even – Thurs and Sun.
Mooresville – same as above.
Rock Hill – same as above.
Gastonia – East Hwy 321 Wed and Sun. West Hwy 321 Tues and Sat.
Fort Mill – Wed and Sat
Union County – 1 designated day depending on geographic location.
Cabarrus County – Concord – Kannapolis – Harrisburg – Landis – Mt Pleasant: Tuesday and Saturday
Salisbury-Rowan – no restrictions.

Irrigation Licensing Bill in NC was signed and could become law effective January 1, 2009. Please be aware that while the Irrigation Bill states it will go into effect Jan. 1, 2009, the Irrigation Board has not met to determine the BMP’s, rules and what the official test will be. The CIC and CID are prequalification’s only for grandfathering until such time that the board adopts a testing procedure. If you have any questions on irrigation licensing, please contact CIA Executive Director Ron Gelvin at Rgelvin@embarqmail.com.  

Certification classes and tests – Classes and tests are scheduled in NC for the following days. Register for the classes and exams at www.irrigation.org . The Association, not distributors, conducts the classes and proctors the exams.

Exams are scheduled as follows, per the IA website:

Charlotte 12-06-08
Wilmington 12-10-08
Garner – 12-12-08
Raleigh – 1-22-09

Space is limited at some of these sites, so register early.

If you have any questions on these classes, contact John at 704-512-9539 or via email at john.sullivan@smithturf.com