The North Carolina Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Board was established by legislation January 1, 2009. The Board oversees the licensing of Irrigation Contractors in North Carolina. The purpose of licensure is to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to promote the efficient use of water. The new licensure law became effective on June 30, 2009.

North Carolina Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing
Board Code of Professional Conduct:
N.C. Irrigation Contractors, in the fulfillment of their duties, shall agree:
• To act with honesty, integrity, and fairness towards clients and the general public.
• To respect and be courteous to colleagues and other professionals in the industry.
• To avoid all conduct or practice that deceives the public.
• To perform services only in the areas of their competence.
• To follow Minimum Standards in irrigation design, installation, and service and to promote Best Management
Practices adopted by the NCICLB.
• To be environmentally responsible with design, installation, and service.
• To protect the environment and the safety, health, welfare of the public.
• To adhere to local, state, and federal laws that applies to the irrigation industry.
• To promote water conservation practices on a continual basis.
• To maintain professional competence through annual continuing education and professional development
activities.