Irrigation Industry Association BC

An ad hoc committee consisting of a representative cross-section of the industry was elected and given the mandate to proceed with the establishment of a formal association. Among the founding members were Colin MacKay of Normac Equipment Sales Ltd., the late Ding (Albert) Hafer of C.P.I. Equipment Ltd., John Naka of Valley Water Works and the late Reg Miller, then Director of Specialist Services - B.C. Ministry of Agriculture.

The Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia was formed in 1979 to provide a forum for manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to get together to communicate and exchange information about the irrigation industry. To foster and promote the interests and welfare of the irrigation industry and its members.

The IIABC offers a wide variety of irrigation technician, design and specialty courses. If you do not see the course you are looking for offered, with a date, please email us and asked to be added to the wait list for the course of your choice. Provide your full name, company name (if applicable), your phone number and the name of the course(s) you want to be notified about.

The following costs include a study textbook and upon the completion of the exam, a professional seal and name listed on IIABC website. These costs do not include any type of instruction course. Design training courses are optional and may be taken through the IIABC or other organizations. A professional digitol seal to stamp certified design plans & the opportunity to purchase a rubber seal to stamp certified design plans.

Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) and Certified Irrigation Contractor Gold Seal (CIC-GS) status is available to IIABC member companies upon obtaining the credentials established by the IIABC. There are two designations, Turf-Residential and Turf-Commercial. Have a CID Turf/Residential Designer outsourced, primary and secondary for 2017 (for regular CIC Status).