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Illinois to Requires Irrigation Contractor Certification by 200812-30-05 | News
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Illinois to Requires Irrigation Contractor Certification by 2008

The Irrigation Association (IA) reports that Illinois has enacted new registration and training requirements for irrigation contractors. The legislation’s provisions go into effect January 2008.

The bill signed into law by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich requires irrigation contractors to employ at least one person who has successfully completed an approved class on the design and installation of a lawn sprinkler system. The irrigation course must be at least two days long and include an exam and continuing education requirements. Irrigation contractors also must carry liability insurance and provide an indemnification bond or irrevocable letter of credit for $20,000.

The Irrigation Committee of the Illinois Nurserymen’s Association spent two years shepherding the amendment to the state plumbing license law through the state legislature. The committee was assisted in its efforts by the IA.

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