Minnesota State Laws Governing Irrigation
We are a fully insured and licensed irrigation company in the state of Minnesota. Not many people know that irrigation is a licensed trade in Minnesota requiring a PLT (Power Limited Technician) permit. This license is obtained through the state electrical board. To be an irrigation service and build company in Minnesota you must have a T.S. (Technology Systems Contractor) license. This license requires a PLT permit holder to legally license an irrigation company. At West Irrigation we have multiple PLT permit holders at ownership and management levels and our employees are registered non-licensed apprentice permit holders. You can follow the link provided for more information. https://mn.gov/elicense/a-z/?id=1083-230206#/list/appld//filterType//filterValue//page/1/sort//order/
Did you know that the state of Minnesota requires a rain sensor? https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=103g.298
This law has been on the books since 2003. All West Irrigation Systems include a rain sensor at time of build.
Backflows are required for all irrigation systems that use a potable water supply for irrigation purposes. What is a Backflow and why is it important?
Wikipedia defines a backflow as;
A backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. In water supply systems, water is normally maintained at a significant pressure to enable water to flow from the tap, shower, or other fixture. Water pressure may fail or be reduced when a water main bursts, pipes freeze, or there is unexpectedly high demand on the water system (for example, when several fire hydrants are opened). Reduced pressure in the pipe may allow contaminated water from the soil, from storage, or from other sources to be drawn up into the system.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backflow_prevention_device
Minnesota State law requires backflows installed after Jan. 23, 2016 be inspected yearly and re-built upon failure of inspection. West Irrigation Services, Inc. is a licensed backflow inspector and happily provides inspection to anyone looking for this service.
http://www.dli.mn.gov/ccld/pdf/fs_backflow.pdf
Water Management is all of our responsibilities. Let’s work together to use one of our most precious resources as efficiently as possible. At West Irrigation Services, Inc. we make it our mission to help you minimize your water usage and at the same time “Bring Life to Your Outdoor Awesome” !