Certified Irrigation Designer 

The Certified Irrigation Designer Program is available to members of the IIABC. An experienced irrigation designer must pass a written examination to be recognized as having achieved a level of competence. A Certified Irrigation Designer is acknowledged with a designer’s seal that can be used to certify plans and quotations. Once certified, the designer is expected to subscribe to a code of ethics which includes promoting water, soil, and energy conservation practices through the development of cost effective and efficient irrigation system designs.  

Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor 

In partnership with The Irrigation Association (IA), a Landscape Irrigation Auditor certification is also available. The Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor is skilled at managing and scheduling water wisely and efficiently. The auditor must determine plant water use, soil types, and local weather data in order to develop accurate watering schedules. 

Certified Irrigation Contractor Program 

Class "A" Contractor certification is available to irrigation contractors that are members of the IIABC. A contractor can achieve Class "A" contractor status upon fulfillment of prerequisites as prescribed by the Certified Contractor Board.  

Certified Class "A" Contractors are expected to maintain a high ethical standard by following fair and honest business practices. In addition they must follow IIABC standards and guidelines promoting water, soil, and energy conservation practices through efficient irrigation system design, installation, and management.  

The Certified Class "A" Contractor program has two designations, Turf-Residential and Turf-Commercial. University Sprinklers has its Class "A" Contractor – Commercial designation. 

Requirements for Class "A" Contractor – Residential 

• Be a member company of the IIABC. 
• Have at least 3 years experience installing turf irrigation systems. 
• Attend a business training course as prescribed by the association. 
• Have a business license. 
• An employee of the company must be an IIABC Certified Residential Irrigation Designer. 
• The company must have a minimum of one million dollars liability insurance. 

Requirements for Class "A" Contractor – Commercial 

• Be a member company of the IIABC. 
• Have at least 3 years experience installing turf irrigation systems. 
• Attend a business training course as prescribed by the association. 
• Have a business license. 
• An employee of the company must be an IIABC Certified Commercial Irrigation Designer. 
• The company must have a minimum of two million dollars liability insurance.
• A company employee must be a certified cross connection control tester (also called a certified backflow tester).
• A company employee must have a low voltage electrical ticket.