intended purpose. As a minimum, plans shall Inspection or testing of pipeline and include: pumping plant components and appurtenances, as applicable. Plan map showing location of system, application area, elevations, north arrow Regular testing of pressures and flow rates and scale. to assure proper operation. System design pressure and flow rate. Periodic checks of nozzles and spray heads for proper operation and wear. Sprinkler location, type, nozzle size, operating pressure, and flow rate. Routine maintenance of mechanical components in accordance with the Appurtenance location, type, size and manufacturer’s recommendations. installation requirements. Prior to retrofitting any electrically powered Additional information regarding operation of equipment, electrical service must be the system will be included in the Irrigation disconnected and the absence of stray Water Management Plan, Waste Recycling electrical current verified. Plan and/or Nutrient Management Plan, Pest Management Plan, or Salinity REFERENCES: Management/Reclamation Plan, as applicable for the practice purpose. Keller, J., and R. D. Bliesner. 2000. Sprinkle and Trickle Irrigation. p. 349-351. The Blackburn Press. Caldwell, NJ. ISBN: An operation and maintenance plan must provide specific instructions for operating and Natural Resources Conservation Service maintaining the system to ensure that it (NRCS). 1997. National Engineering functions properly throughout its expected Handbook. Part 652. Irrigation Guide. lifespan. It should also provide information Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding periodic inspections and prompt (NRCS). 1983. National Engineering repair or replacement of damaged Handbook. Section 15. Chapter 11, Sprinkle components. The plan, as a minimum, shall Irrigation. address the following: Natural Resources Conservation Service Periodic and removal of debris and (NRCS). 1993. National Engineering sediment as necessary from nozzles to Handbook, Part 623, Chapter 2, Irrigation assure proper operation. Water Requirements.
intended purpose. As a minimum, plans shall include: Plan map showing location of system, application area, elevations, north arrow and scale. System design pressure and flow rate. Sprinkler location, type, nozzle size, operating pressure, and flow rate. Appurtenance location, type, size and installation requirements. Additional information regarding operation of the system will be included in the Irrigation Water Management Plan, Waste Recycling Plan and/or Nutrient Management Plan, Pest Management Plan, or Salinity Management/Reclamation Plan, as applicable for the practice purpose. An operation and maintenance plan must provide specific instructions for operating and maintaining the system to ensure that it functions properly throughout its expected lifespan. It should also provide information regarding periodic inspections and prompt repair or replacement of damaged components. The plan, as a minimum, shall address the following: Periodic and removal of debris and sediment as necessary from nozzles to assure proper operation. Inspection or testing of pipeline and pumping plant components and appurtenances, as applicable. Regular testing of pressures and flow rates to assure proper operation. Periodic checks of nozzles and spray heads for proper operation and wear. Routine maintenance of mechanical components in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Prior to retrofitting any electrically powered equipment, electrical service must be disconnected and the absence of stray electrical current verified. REFERENCES: Keller, J., and R. D. Bliesner. 2000. Sprinkle and Trickle Irrigation. p. 349-351. The Blackburn Press. Caldwell, NJ. ISBN: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 1997. National Engineering Handbook. Part 652. Irrigation Guide. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 1983. National Engineering Handbook. Section 15. Chapter 11, Sprinkle Irrigation. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 1993. National Engineering Handbook, Part 623, Chapter 2, Irrigation Water Requirements.
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