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Old 12-17-2022, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Ski Bum View Post
I would never have a sprinkler head within 3' of a foundation. In fact, back home in Colorado (where we have expansive soils), code says no closer than 5'. In really poor soils, it's 10'. I know that would leave a lot of homes in TV without turf, but that's OK. Landscapers and architects adapt with creative and beautiful ideas.
That’s great but villages residents did not install the systems. Unfortunately many were built such that the risers or popups are less than 2 feet from house foundation.