NC Irrigation Contractors' Licensing Board

NC Irrigation Contractors' Licensing Board The Board oversees the licensing of Irrigation Contractors in North Carolina. The new licensure law became effective on June 30, 2009.

The North Carolina Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Board was established by legislation January 1, 2009. The purpose of licensure is to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to promote the efficient use of water. According to the licensure law, no person shall engage in the practice of irrigation construction or contracting, use the designation ‘irrigation contractor’, or advertise

using any title or description that implies licensure as an irrigation contractor unless the person is licensed as an irrigation contractor. All irrigation construction or contracting performed by an individual, partnership, association, corporation, firm, or other group shall be under the direct supervision of an individual licensed by the Board.

Why hire a licensed irrigation contractor?
08/10/2026

Why hire a licensed irrigation contractor?

Get a written contract!
08/03/2026

Get a written contract!

The North Carolina Drought Advisory - issued by the Drought Management Advisory Council - was updated to reflect drought...
06/10/2026

The North Carolina Drought Advisory - issued by the Drought Management Advisory Council - was updated to reflect drought conditions on June 2, 2026 indicated on the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor of North Carolina. Many North Carolina municipalities have water use restrictions.

Find your location here: https://www.ncwater.org/WUDC/conservation-status

05/26/2026

Did you know....

Irrigation systems installed after 2009 are required to have rain sensors? Rain sensors suspend irrigation during precipitation events.

If your system is running while it is raining, contact your irrigation contractor for assistance. Their information should be found on the irrigation system's control panel.

04/06/2026

Your irrigation system has been hibernating for months, and needs attention before it performs its summer marathon. Now could be the moment for the annual inspection. Walk your zones while they run. Look for tilted heads, broken casings, or geysers where steady sprays should be. Notice something is off? Call your contractor before it becomes a bigger problem!

Are your sprinklers watering the sidewalk or street instead of your lawn? Overspray wastes water and money! Check your coverage: if you see mist drifting toward the curb or puddles forming on pavement, call your contractor!

12/17/2025

Office Holiday Hours and Annual Renewal Information!

The Board office will be CLOSED from:

Tuesday, December 23 - Sunday, December 28. Office will reopen on Monday, December 29.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Noon - Thursday January 1, 2026. Office will reopen on Friday, January 2.

Administration will be reachable via email at [email protected].

If you have not yet completed your renewal, please be advised that the deadline is 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 31. Beginning Thursday, January 1, 2026, the late fee will apply.

Continuing Education Reminders

• Licensees must self-report completed CE courses. Credits are not automatically added to individual accounts
• Activities may only be submitted for credit once every 3 years
• 6 irrigation hours and 4 business hours are required annually
• Carryover hours are not allowed
• Submitted proofs of attendance must be completed with licensee's name, license number and signature
• Landscape Contractors' proofs of attendance will not be accepted
• Education through Experience allows licensees to claim up to three hours of continuing education.

Address

3733 Benson Drive
Raleigh, NC
27609

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19198722229

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