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1. Contractor shall collect and provide the following information for the entire site: • Location and number for all water meters supplying the irrigation. If site does not have dedicated irrigation meters, contractor shall provide a proposal to install sub-meters so that the irrigation water can be isolated and monitored. Note, CCWD rebates may be available. • Total irrigated turf area (sq-ft); • Total irrigated shrub/tree/perennial area (sq-ft); and, • Total annual flower area (sq-ft). 2. Contractor shall conduct a site inspection and audit to determine the following for each active irrigation station: • Station location description; • Precipitation Rate; • Distribution Uniformity; • Micro-climate (full-sun, part-sun, full shade); • Names of plants watered by station; • Sprinkler type including nozzle size; • Flow rate in gallons per minute; • Soil type (clay, loam, sandy, etc.); and, • Slope. 3. Contractor shall conduct an assessment of the sprinkler system and present a proposal listing at least the following site conditions and their recommended repairs: • Broken, bent and sunken sprinklers; • Water spraying onto buildings, walls or fences; • Water spraying more than one foot onto pavement; • Improperly working remote control valves; and, • Other irrigation equipment problems. 4. Contractor shall prepare a base irrigation schedule for each month during the watering season. The schedule shall be based on the data collected and on Evapotranspiration (ETo) data. ETo data is available from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS). In addition, information may be available from CCWD. B. IRRIGATION SCHEDULING – WATER BUDGET METHOD The goal of the irrigation schedule is to irrigate enough to replace water loss due to evaporation and transpiration. The water budget approach to irrigation scheduling shall be used to match plant need with water application and avoid over-irrigation and water waste. The ability of the Contractor to irrigate within the site water budget will demonstrate he is managing the water properly. House Doctor Painting “For the Health of Your Home” C WestCallawayStotka, Inc. S Community Insurance Specialists: Interior • Exterior Residential & Commercial 21 Step Preparation 5 Year Warranty New Construction Multi-Unit Town Houses & Apartment Complexes 22 • The Communicator Property Liability Directors & Ofﬁcers Liability Earthquake Call 888-300-4678 Ask for Steve Callaway 27 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Bonded & Insured Lic. #565446 408-661-0476 Cell. 650-230-8742 925-224-8797 FREE ESTIMATES http://www.annrankin.com http://www.westcallaway.com http://housedoctorpainting.com/

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The Communicator - Volume 1, Issue 3

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