NC Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Board

The North Carolina Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Board, established by legislation January 1, 2009, 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.

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.

Continuing Education

NC licensed irrigation contractors are required by law to obtain ten credits of Continuing Education each year. The Continuing Education requirement ensures that each licensed individual is up to date regarding the methods and issues facing the irrigation contracting industry. Continuing Education is meant to give merit to the profession and to protect the public health and safety as required by the statute.  As of January 1, 2017, licensees are required to earn four (4) business credits and six (6) technical credits.  Agricultural Irrigation subject matter will not receive credit.

There will be many opportunities to obtain the required ten credits of Continuing Education. Activities will be offered throughout the State by community colleges, colleges, universities, manufacturers, suppliers, industry related associations and organizations, state and federal agencies and other organizations.

For more information about the North Caroline Irrigation Contractors' Licensing Boards, visit www.NCICLB.org.