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• An "irrigation specialty contractor” is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems.
• An irrigation specialty contractor may install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems, including any excavation work incidental thereto. An irrigation system includes all: piping; fittings; sprinklers; drip irrigation products; valves; irrigation controllers; control wiring; rain sensors; water pumps, water conservation devices; water harvesting systems; irrigation main lines downstream of a utility potable water meter or utility alternative water supply distribution line and dedicated backflow prevention device; and associated components installed for the delivery and application of water for the purpose of irrigation.
• An irrigation specialty contractor is precluded from conducting work on water wells or pumps per Florida Plumbing Code and Section 373.323(10), Florida Statutes.

Applications for the Florida Irrigation Contractor License must be submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. For application instructions and assistance, call 850-487-1395. The application process includes proof of financial stability, insurance coverage details, and electronic fingerprinting among other requirements.

• Reciprocity: Florida does not have a reciprocal agreement with any other states for the Irrigation license.
• Endorsement: Applicants may qualify for endorsement if they hold a valid license issued by another state or U.S. territory where the licensing criteria were substantially equivalent to Florida’s current certification requirements or have held a valid, current license for at least 10 years (active within the last 2 years), provided the license type matches or is similar to the one being applied for in Florida. Additional requirements to qualify for endorsement can be found on the CILB 10 Form application.
• IMPORTANT: Endorsement is subject to approval by the Construction Industry Licensing Board and/or the Department. If the Board denies your application, your fee is nonrefundable. Please note that endorsement application requirements relying on a comparison of a state specific test are very stringent and rarely get approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
• Examination Exemption: Applicants who meet the following examination exemption requirements of Rule 61G4-16.009, F.A.C., may be exempt from the Florida examination:
• Previously held a valid local license or competency card in any Florida jurisdiction as of June 30, 2021;
• No pending discipline on said license or competency card and has not had said license or competency card disciplined within the last five (5) years; AND
• Passed a written examination that complies with Rule 61G4-16.009(5)(c), F.A.C., to obtain said license or competency card.
• NOTE: If using the exam exemption method of licensure, you must submit a paper application. You must submit a copy of your local license or competency card. It must match the license category sought. If the license category does not match, you must submit a copy of the scope of work.
  

Florida requires all licensed contractors to complete 14 hours of continuing education during each biennial renewal period. This education must include 1 hour on workplace safety, 1 hour on workers' compensation, 1 hour on business practices, 1 hour on laws and rules, 1 hour on wind mitigation, and the remaining hours on general subjects.

• To schedule your exams, you must first contact Professional Testing Inc. (PTI) at 407-364-0562 or visit them online at: www.floridaexam.com to register. A $135.00 registration fee is payable to PTI at the time of registration.
• After your registration is processed (typically within 10-15 business days), you will receive instructions from Pearson VUE on how to schedule your computer-based exams (CBT) and pay the associated CBT administrative fees. The exam fees are $80.00 for the Business and Finance exam and $80.00 for the Trade Knowledge exam. For assistance, contact Pearson VUE directly at 888-204-6230.
• A score of at least 70% is required to pass the exams.
• The exam is open book, multiple-choice, and timed.
• The exam has 2 parts. Computer-based testing will be administered in two sessions. The Florida Business and Finance exam is a 6.5-hour exam consisting of 120 questions, and the Irrigation Trade Knowledge exam will be a 5-hour exam with 80 questions.
• Topics covered on the business and finance exam portion include establishing the contracting business, managing administrative duties, managing trade operations, conducting accounting functions, managing human resources, and complying with government regulations.
• Topics covered on the irrigation trade exam include pre-construction tasks such as site analysis and plan review, construction processes like product installation and wiring, and maintenance responsibilities, including troubleshooting and system upgrades. The exam also tests knowledge of hydraulics, including pipe and pump sizing, static and dynamic pressure, friction loss, and water flow considerations, as well as scheduling, water conservation practices, and adherence to relevant rules, laws, and codes such as OSHA standards and Florida's Trench Safety Act. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting plans, ensuring code compliance, and educating customers on best practices for water efficiency and system maintenance.

• A candidate must pass all parts of the examinations required for licensure within 4 years of the first attempt.
• The 4 year examination period begins with your first scheduled examination date.
• You have an unlimited number of attempts within the 4 year period.
• After 4 years, all previous test scores become invalid, and you will be required to take all parts of the examination again.

Training for the Florida Irrigation Contractor exam is available through various providers, offering courses that include both Business and Finance and Trade Knowledge preparation. These courses are designed to help applicants pass their exams on the first attempt by providing them with the necessary knowledge and test-taking strategies.