Bunker Hill Village, TX · Harris County
Irrigation Permit Application and Contractor Registration
This irrigation packet includes a permit application for property owners and contractors, plus contractor registration and a backflow prevention assembly test report.
What this form is
The packet provides a permit application for a new irrigation system or a backflow preventer replacement, both of which the city says require a permit. It also includes contractor registration, a backflow test report, design considerations, working hours, and inspection information. Contractors register with a Texas irrigator license and certificate of insurance; the packet says a permit will not be issued until the registration information is on file.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking permits for new irrigation systems or backflow preventer replacements and irrigation contractors registering with the city use this packet.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Fax inspection requests to the city one day in advance using the form provided in the packet.
About notarization
This packet is signed without a notary; its backflow test report requires a tester certification, but no notarized or sworn attachment is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the irrigation packet, which includes the permit application, contractor registration form, backflow test report, and inspection information.
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Complete The Forms
Fill in the permit application and, if registering as a contractor, provide the requested company, contact, license, and insurance details.
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Gather Required Documents
Contractors must provide a copy of the applicable state license and have their insurance carrier fax the required certificate to the city.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Fax inspection requests one day in advance.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the irrigation permit application?
- No. This packet is signed without a notary. Its backflow test report requires a tester certification, but the packet does not state that any attachment must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the irrigation permit application?
- The packet does not specify how to submit the permit application. It says inspection requests must be faxed to the city one day in advance using the form provided.
- When is an irrigation permit required?
- The packet says a permit is required before work begins on a new irrigation system and when replacing a backflow preventer on an existing system. It says other repairs do not require a permit.
- What must irrigation contractors provide for registration?
- Contractors must provide a valid Texas irrigator license and certificate of insurance. The packet also requests company and contact information, license details, and insurance information.
Need something notarized?
This Irrigation Permit Application and Contractor Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.