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What is the minimum distance from house wall for lawn irrigation sprinklers?
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The code minimum distance between a sprinkler head and the house wall is 12-inches; but some irrigation contractors go even further, recommending 24-inches. When sprinklers are too close to a wall, they soak it down if the head slips or gets knocked out of alignment over time, or on a windy day.
If allowed to continue long-term, the minerals in the water can stain the wall surface. Also, brick walls will exude white efflorescence.
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Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about “SPRINKLER SYSTEMS":
• What is the difference between regular tap water and recycled/reclaimed water for landscape irrigation?
• What problems does a landscape sprinkler system have when it is not used for a long time?
• What devices are code approved for backflow prevention at a sprinkler (lawn irrigation) system?
• Why is the cover plate of some water meter boxes in the ground painted purple?
• Will a sprinkler system work without a vacuum breaker (backflow preventer)?
• Does the receptacle outlet in a garage for a sprinkler control panel have to be GFCI-protected?
• What is the average life expectancy of a landscape sprinkler system?
• Does a home inspector check the landscape sprinkler system?
• Do I need a vacuum breaker (backflow preventer) for my sprinkler system by code?
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