The Irrigation Worksheet - Residential 1 & 2 Family is the worksheet the City of Cape Coral Building Division uses to document the design of a lawn irrigation system at a one- or two-family residence. It is one of the documents in a Cape Coral permit package for irrigation work, and it is listed as item 2 of the submittal package printed on the form. On this page you can fill out the worksheet online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original on its Permit Document Center.
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What is Irrigation Worksheet - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL?
The Irrigation Worksheet - Residential 1 & 2 Family is the City of Cape Coral Building Division worksheet on which an installer records the site address, the contractor's details and the components of a residential irrigation system: sprinklers, control valves, mainline pipe, sleeving, accessories, sensors and the water source.
The worksheet has a header block for the site address and the contractor (name, address, professional license or certification number, phone and email). Below it are quantity-and-description tables for each component group. The sprinkler table also asks for the zone, and the water source section asks for the meter size or reclaim connection size at 55 psi and for a well at 65 psi, with the note that pressures may fluctuate.
The form also prints the design notes the system must follow, such as a maximum water velocity of 5 fps, Schedule 40 PVC for static pressurized lines, purple pipe for non-potable sources, burial depths, riser clearance from the structure and minimum control wire sizes. By applying for an irrigation permit, the applicant attests that the system is designed to comply with F.S. Title XXVIII, Ch. 373, § 228, City of Cape Coral Code of Ordinance 46-23 and the Florida Building Code, Plumbing Volume, Appendix F, 8th Edition (2023), and to achieve a minimum of 70% efficiency.
It is a worksheet inside a permit package, not a permit application. The Permit Document Center lists the application, the guidelines and the affidavits as separate documents.
Who needs to file Irrigation Worksheet - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL?
Anyone applying to the City of Cape Coral for an irrigation permit for a one- or two-family residence completes this worksheet as part of the submittal package; the form names the installation contractor, so it is normally filled out with the contractor who will install the system.
- The title limits the worksheet to Residential 1 & 2 Family properties. The Permit Document Center lists the Irrigation Guidelines - Residential 1 & 2 Family and a Legacy Irrigation Guideline - Residential as separate documents in the same Lawn Irrigation category.
- A property owner who wants to qualify for the EPA WaterSense rebate program must, according to the form, install a smart irrigation system that meets the >70% water conservation efficiency standard, with an EPA WaterSense certified smart controller/timer and a soil moisture sensor.
- By applying for an irrigation permit, the applicant attests that the system is designed to meet the standards cited at the bottom of the form.
The form does not describe who may sign or file for another person.
When to file Irrigation Worksheet - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL
Complete the worksheet when you prepare the submittal package for an irrigation permit, because the form lists it as item 2 of the package that must be submitted with the application. It has no due date of its own.
Gather the other items first, since the worksheet refers to them: the site plan, the manufacturer specifications with GPM ratings, the Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit and, when the valuation reaches the threshold printed on the form, the Notice of Commencement (NOC). For the timing of the permit application itself, check the City of Cape Coral Building Division's Permit Document Center and its Irrigation Guidelines - Residential 1 & 2 Family.
Documents you need
- Site plan showing the site address, scale, north arrow, all structures on the property, setbacks, equipment pads, walkways, driveway and the complete irrigation layout; the form says it must be of sufficient clarity.
- Manufacturer specifications for the controller, rain sensor, sprinkler heads and other components, with GPM ratings so the calculations can be verified.
- Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit, listed as item 4 of the submittal package; the city lists it as the Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit.
- Notice of Commencement (NOC) when the valuation reaches the threshold printed on the worksheet; the Permit Document Center lists the NOC with its own applicability note, so confirm the threshold with the Building Division.
How to fill out Irrigation Worksheet - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL
Enter site and contractor details
At the top, write the site address, then the contractor's name, address, professional license or certification number, phone number and email.
List sprinklers by zone
In the SPRINKLERS table, enter each zone with its quantity, type and description. Match them to the heads shown on your site plan.
Describe the control valves
In the CONTROL VALVES table, enter the quantity, symbol and description of each valve type.
Record mainline pipe
In the MAINLINE PIPE table, enter the quantity, symbol and description. Keep the sizing within the 5 fps velocity limit in Note 1.
Add sleeving and accessories
Complete the SLEEVING and IRRIGATION ACCESSORIES tables with quantity, symbol and description, including the flexible connections and manual shut offs the notes require.
List the sensors
In the SENSORS table, enter the quantity, symbol and description of each sensor, such as the rain sensor. For the WaterSense rebate, include the soil moisture sensor and smart controller.
Enter the water source
Under Water Source #1, give the meter size or reclaim system connection size (55 psi) or the well (65 psi), whichever applies. The form notes that pressures may fluctuate.
Check the design notes
Compare your design with Notes 1 to 14: 80% zone capacity, 70% distribution uniformity, pipe, burial depth, wiring, head heights and riser distance.
Prepare the other package items
Gather the site plan, manufacturer specifications with GPM ratings, the Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit and the NOC if the valuation threshold on the form is met.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every table against the site plan, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package and submit it through the city's channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Irrigation Worksheet - Residential 1 & 2 Family – Cape Coral, FL
The worksheet prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule of its own, because it is not submitted alone: it is item 2 of the submittal package for an irrigation permit from the City of Cape Coral Building Division.
- Assemble the package the form lists: site plan, this worksheet, manufacturer specifications with GPM ratings, the Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit, and the NOC when the valuation threshold printed on the form is met.
- Check the city's document list. The Permit Document Center lists the Lawn Irrigation documents, including Application - Miscellaneous, the Irrigation Guidelines - Residential 1 & 2 Family and the Notice of Commencement.
- Follow the Building Division's instructions for how a complete package is received; the worksheet does not name a channel.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels of the City of Cape Coral Building Division.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting a site plan that lacks any of the required elements: site address, scale, north arrow, structures, setbacks, equipment pads, walkways, driveway or the full irrigation layout.
- Sending manufacturer specifications without GPM ratings, which the form requires so that the calculations can be verified.
- Leaving out the Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit or the NOC when the valuation threshold on the form is met.
- Designing risers that discharge less than 1 foot (305 mm) from the structure sidewall.
- Using pipe other than Schedule 40 PVC for static pressurized lines, or not using purple pipe for non-potable sources such as irrigation.
- Burying lines at the wrong depth: the form says 12" for static pressure lines and 6" for lateral lines.
- Specifying control wire smaller than #14 AWG, or smaller than #18 AWG on single lot individual residential systems, or running wire under hardscape or roadway without a separate sleeve.
- Omitting a manual shut off on the pressurized side of filters and zone valves, or running pipes parallel to the road closer than 24" to the edge of pavement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cape Coral Irrigation Worksheet for residential properties?
It is the City of Cape Coral Building Division worksheet that records the components of a residential irrigation system (sprinklers, valves, pipe, sleeving, accessories, sensors and water source) for one- and two-family properties. It is item 2 of the submittal package for an irrigation permit.
What do I need to submit with the irrigation worksheet?
The form lists a site plan, the worksheet, manufacturer specifications with GPM ratings, the Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit and a Notice of Commencement when the valuation reaches the threshold printed on the form. Confirm the NOC threshold with the Building Division.
Can I fill out the Cape Coral irrigation worksheet online?
Yes. You can fill out the fillable PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Cape Coral and does not file or submit the worksheet; you submit the package through the Building Division's channels.
How deep must irrigation pipe be buried under the worksheet's notes?
The form says burial depth is 12" for all static pressure lines and 6" for all lateral lines. It also requires Schedule 40 PVC for static pressurized water lines and purple pipe for non-potable sources such as irrigation.
What control wire size does the worksheet require?
Note 10 sets a minimum of #14 AWG control wire on all systems, except single lot individual residential systems, which need at least #18 AWG. Wire size must also follow the valve manufacturer's specifications, and buried wire must be labeled for direct burial.
How do I qualify for the EPA WaterSense rebate on this form?
The form says the property owner must install a smart irrigation system that meets the >70% water conservation efficiency standard, with an EPA WaterSense certified smart controller/timer and a soil moisture sensor.
Which other documents appear with the irrigation worksheet in the Cape Coral permit package?
The Permit Document Center's Lawn Irrigation category lists Application - Miscellaneous, the Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit, the Irrigation Guidelines - Residential 1 & 2 Family, a Legacy Irrigation Guideline - Residential and the Notice of Commencement.
What does the applicant attest by applying for the irrigation permit?
The form states that the applicant attests the system is designed to comply with F.S. Title XXVIII, Ch. 373, § 228, City of Cape Coral Code of Ordinance 46-23 and the Florida Building Code, Plumbing Volume, Appendix F, 8th Edition (2023), and to achieve at least 70% efficiency.
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