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Florida Irrigation Society Standards and Specification for Turf and Landscape Irrigation

The primary objective of this “Standards and Specifications” document is to enable the irrigation professional to improve design, installation, and operational procedures for of irrigation products and systems. It is intended to provide the professional designer and installer with sufficient information to permit the safe design and installation of irrigation products and systems in accordance with commonly accepted industry practice. Although irrigation has been practiced for many years, it continues to advance at a rapid pace. As a result, the Standards and Specifications include procedures and practices that may not be common to all areas. Some of the recommendations are under further review and study by FIS committees or are the subject of ongoing research. The designer and installer must recognize that no standard or code can substitute for experienced judgment.

Efforts have been made to ensure that data and information in the Standards and Specifications are accurate. However, FIS cannot accept responsibility for any errors or oversights in the use of material or in the preparation of irrigation plans. This publication is intended for use by professional personnel competent to evaluate the significance and limitations of its contents and able to accept responsibility for the application of the material it contains.

Users of the Standards and Specifications are encouraged to offer comments to FIS on the contents of this publication and suggestions for changes in the next edition. Questions concerning the source and derivation of any material in the Standards and Specifications should be directed to FIS.

If you wish to purchase for $15.00 a printable copy of the Florida Irrigation Society Standards for Turf and Landscape Irrigation please contact Jennifer Amarosa at (800) 441-5341.