British Columbia’s Top Irrigation Company
University Sprinkler Systems Incorporated is the largest installer of residential & commercial irrigation in British Columbia. Whether you are a commercial contractor, a residential builder, a home owner, or a commercial property management company, University Sprinklers has the expertise, service, and equipment to deliver a quality lawn and garden irrigation system and landscape lighting on time, on budget, and year-round.
As a Rain Bird Select Contractor, University Sprinklers joins an exclusive group of irrigation contractors from around the world that are all dedicated to meeting the industry’s highest standards for installation and customer service.
With University Sprinklers, you are assured of efficient service, top quality components, and a first rate lawn and garden irrigation installation.
Industry certification is very important to us at University Sprinklers. It speaks to the value we place on continually working to improve the level of service we are able to provide to our clients.
Our Certifications
University Sprinklers is a member of the Irrigation Industry Association of B.C. and has numerous accreditations from both the IIABC and the Irrigation Association (USA). We are IIABC Irrigation Contractors (Commercial & Residential).
We also recently earned Certified Irrigation Contractor designation for the Irrigation Association in Falls Church, Virginia, the world’s largest and most respected association within our industry. This paved the way for David Pfortmueller, our VP of Commercial and 
Residential Sales, to earn the coveted Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Partner designation. Launched in 2006, WaterSense is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency program that promotes water-efficient products, programs and practices to protect future water supplies. Their policies and goals align very tightly with our own.
Our staff members are highly trained, and their credentials show it: Certified Commercial Irrigation Designers, Certified Residential Irrigation Designers, Certified Irrigation Schedulers, Certified Irrigation Technicians, Certified Irrigation Auditors and Certified Agricultural Trickle Designers. Staff training is one of the most important parts of University Sprinklers’ success. Meet The Team to learn more about their individual designations. 
We are also proud to announce that University Sprinkler Systems has recently been awarded Accredited Rainwater Harvester distinction by the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, as conservation-minded water-wise technologies are very important to us. 
This is in addition to our membership with CANARM, the Canadian Association for Rainwater Management.
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More on IIABC Certifications and Accreditations...
Certified Irrigation Designer
The Certified Irrigation Designer Program is available to members of the IIABC. An experienced irrigation designer must pass a written examination to be recognized as having achieved a level of competence. A Certified Irrigation Designer is acknowledged with a designer’s seal that can be used to certify plans and quotations. Once certified, the designer is expected to subscribe to a code of ethics which includes promoting water, soil, and energy conservation practices through the development of cost effective and efficient irrigation system designs.
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
In partnership with The Irrigation Association (IA), a Landscape Irrigation Auditor certification is also available. The Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor is skilled at managing and scheduling water wisely and efficiently. The auditor must determine plant water use, soil types, and local weather data in order to develop accurate watering schedules.
Certified Irrigation Contractor Program
Class “A” Contractor certification is available to irrigation contractors that are members of the IIABC. A contractor can achieve Class “A” contractor status upon fulfillment of prerequisites as prescribed by the Certified Contractor Board.
Certified Class “A” Contractors are expected to maintain a high ethical standard by following fair and honest business practices. In addition they must follow IIABC standards and guidelines promoting water, soil, and energy conservation practices through efficient irrigation system design, installation, and management.
The Certified Class “A” Contractor program has two designations, Turf-Residential and Turf-Commercial. University Sprinklers has its Class “A” Contractor – Commercial designation.
Requirements for Class “A” Contractor – Residential
- Be a member company of the IIABC.
- Have at least 3 years experience installing turf irrigation systems.
- Attend a business training course as prescribed by the association.
- Have a business license.
- An employee of the company must be an IIABC Certified Residential Irrigation Designer.
- The company must have a minimum of one million dollars liability insurance.
Requirements for Class “A” Contractor – Commercial
- Be a member company of the IIABC.
- Have at least 3 years experience installing turf irrigation systems.
- Attend a business training course as prescribed by the association.
- Have a business license.
- An employee of the company must be an IIABC Certified Commercial Irrigation Designer.
- The company must have a minimum of two million dollars liability insurance.
- A company employee must be a certified cross connection control tester (also called a certified backflow tester).
- A company employee must have a low voltage electrical ticket.
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