Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 344 - LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
Subchapter C - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED IRRIGATORS, IRRIGATION TECHNICIANS, AND IRRIGATION INSPECTORS
Section 344.36 - Duties and Responsibilities of Irrigation Technicians

Universal Citation: 30 TX Admin Code § 344.36

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) A licensed irrigation technician under the supervision of a licensed irrigator, is responsible for:

(1) connecting an irrigation system to a water supply;

(2) installing a backflow prevention assembly pursuant to § 344.50 of this title (relating to Backflow Prevention Methods);

(3) conducting irrigation services including maintaining, altering, repairing, servicing, or directing the installation of irrigation systems; and

(4) conducting the final walk through in compliance with the requirements in § 344.63 of this title (relating to Completion of Irrigation System Installation).

(b) If an irrigation technician connects an irrigation system to a potable water supply, the connection and installation of the backflow prevention assembly must be as indicated on the site irrigation plan or as directed by the licensed irrigator and documented on the site irrigation plan.

(c) An irrigation technician, under the supervision of a licensed irrigator, is responsible for:

(1) connecting an irrigation system to a water supply; and

(2) providing on-site supervision of the installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, service of an irrigation system including the final walk through with the irrigation system owner or owner's representative to explain the maintenance and operation of the irrigation system.

(d) An irrigation technician shall not act as an irrigator nor advertise or offer to perform irrigation services.

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