OAR 808-002-0480
Irrigation Systems

“Irrigation systems” as used in ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760)(1)(e):

(1)

Includes, but are not limited to, assemblies of station or master valves, piping, sprinklers, nozzles, emitters, filters, or controllers and the positioning and piping of pumps; that are installed for the purpose of watering lawns, trees, shrubs or nursery stock.

(2)

If an irrigation system is connected to a water supply that is used for multiple purposes, the irrigation system begins immediately downstream of a backflow device (if required) or any shut-off valve installed at the point of connection in the water supply line separating the irrigation system from the other functions of the water supply.

(3)

Irrigation systems do not include systems used to irrigate agricultural products including nursery stock grown for sale or for pastures used for the grazing or raising of animals unless done in conjunction with a landscape job.

(4)

For the purpose of this rule, a shut-off valve is any valve installed solely for the purpose of isolating all functions of an irrigation system from the supply source and a station or master valve is a valve installed for the purpose of distributing a controlled amount of water to the other components of the irrigation system.

(5)

Installation. For the purposes of ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760)(1)(e), to install irrigation systems includes, but is not limited to:

(a)

Trenching;

(b)

Installing irrigation pipe or pipe fittings, valves, control wires, sprinkler heads, emitters, nozzles, controllers or other elements of an irrigation system;

(c)

Altering an existing irrigation systems; or

(d)

Backfilling.

(6)

Maintenance requiring licensure: Maintenance of irrigation systems includes, but is not limited to: The use of compressed air. “Use of compressed air,” as used in ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760)(1)(d), means the use of an air compressor or air storage tank to introduce air into an irrigation system to remove water within the system for winter;

(b)

Replacing debris screens in nozzles and drip irrigation;

(c)

Any project that includes cutting, raising and changing irrigation head grade more than four (4) inches; or

(d)

Replacement of irrigation heads.

(7)

Repair.

(a)

As used in ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760)(1)(e), to “repair” irrigation systems includes, but is not limited to:

(A)

Replacing any irrigation water line;

(B)

Replacing, cutting, patching, fixing, refurbishing, altering, or renovating any parts of an existing irrigation system, including, but not limited to irrigation pipe or pipe fittings, valves, control wires, sprinkler heads, emitters, nozzles, controllers or other elements of an irrigation system.

(b)

The repair of irrigation systems does not include adjusting sprinkler head nozzles to adjust the spray pattern; or programming irrigation controllers.

Source: Rule 808-002-0480 — Irrigation Systems, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=808-002-0480.

808‑002‑0020
Minimum Standards for Written Contracts and Billings 808‑002‑0100
Definitions Generally 808‑002‑0120
Action on the Bond or Deposit 808‑002‑0130
Administrative Law Judge 808‑002‑0140
Agency 808‑002‑0145
Agriculture Exemption 808‑002‑0150
Backflow Assembly 808‑002‑0155
Bid 808‑002‑0160
Board 808‑002‑0200
Casual, Minor, or Inconsequential 808‑002‑0205
Charges 808‑002‑0210
Claimant 808‑002‑0220
Claims 808‑002‑0240
Compensation 808‑002‑0260
Court, Arbitrator or Other Entity 808‑002‑0278
Project 808‑002‑0280
Date Work Completed 808‑002‑0290
Days 808‑002‑0300
Defective Materials 808‑002‑0320
Defective Work 808‑002‑0325
Direct Contractual Relationship 808‑002‑0328
Direct Supervision 808‑002‑0330
Dishonest or Fraudulent Conduct 808‑002‑0338
Drainage Systems 808‑002‑0340
Employ 808‑002‑0360
Employee 808‑002‑0390
Family Members 808‑002‑0420
Full Year of Training 808‑002‑0440
Given Job Site 808‑002‑0451
Improper Work 808‑002‑0455
Install 808‑002‑0480
Irrigation Systems 808‑002‑0490
Landscape Edging 808‑002‑0495
Landscape Job 808‑002‑0500
Landscaping Work 808‑002‑0520
Landscaping Work on Residential Property 808‑002‑0540
Last-Known Address of Record 808‑002‑0560
Legal Entity 808‑002‑0580
Legal Holiday 808‑002‑0590
Lienor 808‑002‑0620
Landscape Maintenance 808‑002‑0623
Manages or Shares In the Management 808‑002‑0625
Managing Employee 808‑002‑0650
Minority Shareholder 808‑002‑0665
Monetary Damages 808‑002‑0680
Nature and Complexity 808‑002‑0685
Negligent 808‑002‑0725
Office of Administrative Hearings 808‑002‑0730
Ornamental Water Features 808‑002‑0734
Owner 808‑002‑0755
Patio 808‑002‑0760
Person 808‑002‑0775
Piping 808‑002‑0780
Plan and Install 808‑002‑0785
Primary Contractor 808‑002‑0800
Renew License 808‑002‑0808
Repair or Maintenance Work on Piping for an Irrigation System 808‑002‑0820
Residential Dwelling 808‑002‑0840
Residential Property 808‑002‑0870
Respondent 808‑002‑0872
Retaining Walls 808‑002‑0875
Rough Grading 808‑002‑0880
Sod and Seed 808‑002‑0882
Under Contract for the Construction of a New Dwelling 808‑002‑0885
Valid 808‑002‑0890
Warranty work 808‑002‑0895
With the Intent of Offering for Sale 808‑002‑0920
Work Period
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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