1. The first step in designing a residential system is to measure the property and indicate the location of the house. On a separate piece of paper sketch out your property and place your measurements on the sketch. Be sure to include all concrete or brick walks and patios, driveways and fences. While you are measuring, locate any trees, shrubs, and lawns and draw them on the sketch.

2. Next, draw the plot plan to scale on the graph paper provided. The scale can be 1" = 10', 1" = 20', or whatever you decide. Write your scale on the plan. Make sure to note lawn, shrub, ground cover, and large trees.

3. On the plot plan, divide the property into areas. The areas should be rectangles or squares and as large as possible. Consider the information in Step 2 above while dividing up the plot plan: front yard, back yard, side yard, lawn or shrub areas, and shady areas. Label your areas A, B, C, D, etc. (See the example plot plan below.)

Tools and Supplies You Will Need:

Permit Electrical Tape Hack Saw Hammer Pipe Wrenches Plastic Tarp Pliers Rags Rake Small Irrigation Flags Shovels - Trenching, Flat, Spade or Round Point

Spray Marking Paint Screwdriver Tape Measure Trencher or Pipe-Puller Tunnel Kit or Hose Jetting Kit Wire Cutters Automatic Drain Valve (Used in freezing climates to winterize system) Insulated Wire Staples Rain Shut-off Device

Shut-off Valves Teflon Tape (Used on all PVC or Poly thread-to-thread fittings) Valve Boxes, 6" and 12" If you use PVC Pipe: Glue (Solvent) Primer PVC Pipe Cutters If you use Poly Pipe: Pipe Clamps

Courtesy of Hunter Industries Inc.