21 NCAC 23 .0508             SPRINKLERS

(a)  An irrigation contractor shall select sprinklers such that the operating pressure at each sprinkler location is within the range published by the manufacturer of the sprinkler nozzles.

(b)  Sprinklers shall be set perpendicular to the grade. In turf areas sprinklers shall be set at a height recommended by the manufacturer. Sprinklers installed on athletic fields shall be equipped with rubber covers on the sprinkler and the sprinklers shall be installed at or below the grade according to the manufacturer's specifications. 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 89G-5;

Eff. July 1, 2011;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 22, 2014;

Amended Eff. November 1, 2016.