Irrigation documentation guide

What should an irrigation as-built map actually show?

A practical as-built record should show more than zone outlines. It should explain how water moves from its source through controls, valves, lines, sprinklers, and drip areas.

The useful relationship chain

Water source → backflow → main shutoff → controller → station → zone valve → mainline or lateral → sprinkler or drip area.

Each record should also capture photos, access notes, status, condition, service history, schedule, responsible contractor, and whether the location was field-verified.

Minimum map contents

1

Source and shutoffs

Meters, backflow prevention, pumps, main shutoff, and isolation controls.

2

Controllers and valves

Controller programs, station assignments, master valves, and zone valves.

3

Lines and coverage

Mainlines, laterals, drip lines, sprinkler heads, drip areas, and zone boundaries.

4

Schedule and history

Run times, days, condition, inspections, repairs, deficiencies, and changes.

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