Florida Irrigation Contractor Exam Practice Test 200
Questions with Verified Answers & Rationales | CILB
Licensing Prep 2026-2027
SHORT COVERAGE BY SECTION
Section Topic Questions
Licensing & Florida Regulations
1 1–25
(FS 489)
Irrigation System Design &
2 26–55
Hydraulics
3 Piping Systems & Materials 56–75
Sprinklers, Drip Irrigation &
4 76–95
Emitters
5 Pumps, Valves & Controls 96–115
Backflow Prevention & Cross-
6 116–135
Connection
Electrical Systems & Low-Voltage
7 136–150
Wiring
Water Conservation &
8 151–165
Environmental Regulations
9 Blueprint Reading & Site Analysis 166–180
,Section Topic Questions
Business Management,
10 181–200
Estimating & OSHA Safety
Total Questions: 200 | Exam Format: Open Book, Multiple-
Choice | Governing Authority: Florida CILB (Construction Industry
Licensing Board) | Exam Administrator: Pearson VUE | Primary
References: Florida Building Code-Plumbing (Appendix F), Irrigation (6th
Ed), OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Section 1: Licensing & Florida Regulations (Questions 1–25)
1. Which Florida statute governs the licensing and regulation of irrigation
contractors?
a) Chapter 403, Florida Statutes
b) Chapter 553, Florida Statutes
c) Chapter 627, Florida Statutes
d) Chapter 489, Florida Statutes
Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes regulates licensing, registration, and conduct
of contractors, including irrigation contractors. Section 489.105 specifically
defines the term "irrigation contractor." Chapter 403 covers environmental
,protection, Chapter 553 addresses building codes, and Chapter 627 concerns
insurance .
2. According to the Florida CILB, which license is required to install,
repair, or maintain irrigation systems for compensation?
a) Residential Contractor License
b) Plumber License
c) General Contractor License
d) Irrigation Contractor License
Florida law requires an Irrigation Contractor License to install, repair, or maintain
irrigation systems commercially. A person who installs, repairs, or maintains
irrigation systems for compensation must be licensed under Chapter 489 .
3. Under Florida law, who may legally install, modify, or connect an
irrigation system to a water supply?
, a) Any licensed plumber
b) Any general contractor
c) Any landscape architect
d) Only a state-licensed irrigation contractor or the property owner
Florida law dictates that only a state-licensed irrigation contractor (or the
property owner themselves) may legally install, modify, or connect irrigation
systems to a water supply. This is enforced through local municipalities and
water management districts .
4. By what date are local irrigation specialty registrations being phased
out in Florida?
a) January 1, 2025
b) July 1, 2025
c) January 1, 2026
d) July 1, 2026
Questions with Verified Answers & Rationales | CILB
Licensing Prep 2026-2027
SHORT COVERAGE BY SECTION
Section Topic Questions
Licensing & Florida Regulations
1 1–25
(FS 489)
Irrigation System Design &
2 26–55
Hydraulics
3 Piping Systems & Materials 56–75
Sprinklers, Drip Irrigation &
4 76–95
Emitters
5 Pumps, Valves & Controls 96–115
Backflow Prevention & Cross-
6 116–135
Connection
Electrical Systems & Low-Voltage
7 136–150
Wiring
Water Conservation &
8 151–165
Environmental Regulations
9 Blueprint Reading & Site Analysis 166–180
,Section Topic Questions
Business Management,
10 181–200
Estimating & OSHA Safety
Total Questions: 200 | Exam Format: Open Book, Multiple-
Choice | Governing Authority: Florida CILB (Construction Industry
Licensing Board) | Exam Administrator: Pearson VUE | Primary
References: Florida Building Code-Plumbing (Appendix F), Irrigation (6th
Ed), OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Section 1: Licensing & Florida Regulations (Questions 1–25)
1. Which Florida statute governs the licensing and regulation of irrigation
contractors?
a) Chapter 403, Florida Statutes
b) Chapter 553, Florida Statutes
c) Chapter 627, Florida Statutes
d) Chapter 489, Florida Statutes
Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes regulates licensing, registration, and conduct
of contractors, including irrigation contractors. Section 489.105 specifically
defines the term "irrigation contractor." Chapter 403 covers environmental
,protection, Chapter 553 addresses building codes, and Chapter 627 concerns
insurance .
2. According to the Florida CILB, which license is required to install,
repair, or maintain irrigation systems for compensation?
a) Residential Contractor License
b) Plumber License
c) General Contractor License
d) Irrigation Contractor License
Florida law requires an Irrigation Contractor License to install, repair, or maintain
irrigation systems commercially. A person who installs, repairs, or maintains
irrigation systems for compensation must be licensed under Chapter 489 .
3. Under Florida law, who may legally install, modify, or connect an
irrigation system to a water supply?
, a) Any licensed plumber
b) Any general contractor
c) Any landscape architect
d) Only a state-licensed irrigation contractor or the property owner
Florida law dictates that only a state-licensed irrigation contractor (or the
property owner themselves) may legally install, modify, or connect irrigation
systems to a water supply. This is enforced through local municipalities and
water management districts .
4. By what date are local irrigation specialty registrations being phased
out in Florida?
a) January 1, 2025
b) July 1, 2025
c) January 1, 2026
d) July 1, 2026
