Lawn Irrigation

A building permit is required for the installation of lawn sprinkler systems, which must comply with the requirements of the International Plumbing Code. A backflow prevention device is required at the connection to the water supply, and must be independently tested by a licensed backflow tester. For a list of independent testers, please contact the City of College Station Water/Wastewater Department at 979.764.3660.

State law allows a homeowner to perform this work on their homestead. However, any other person performing this work must be a state licensed plumber or irrigator that is registered with the City of College Station. The City of College Station will require a copy of the state license, a Certificate of Insurance and a $78 fee upon registration.

To obtain a building permit for the installation of a lawn irrigation system, please contact Planning & Development Services at 979-764-3570 or visit eTRAKiT. A permit fee is required.

The plan must include, at a minimum, the following information:

• The irrigator’s seal, signature, and date of signing
• All major physical features and the boundaries of the areas to be watered
• A North arrow
• A legend
• The zone flow measurement for each zone
• The location and type of each:
  • Controller
  • Sensor (for example, but not limited to, rain, moisture, wind, flow, or freeze)
• The location, type and size of each:
  • Water source, such as, but not limited to a water meter and point(s) of connection
  • Backflow prevention device
  • Water emission device, including, but not limited to, spray heads, rotary sprinkler heads, quick-couplers, bubblers, drip, or micro-sprays
• Valve, including, but not limited to, zone valves, master valves, and isolation valves
• Pressure regulation component
• Main line and lateral piping
  • The scale used
  • The design pressure

An inspection is required upon the completion of work. Please contact Planning & Development Services at 979.764.3570 or visit eTRAKiT to schedule an inspection.