The items listed in this section do not require an inspection
for compliance with the windstorm and hail insurance coverage through
the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association provided that any repairs,
replacements, or procedures are made with like kind and quality materials,
fasteners, and craftsmanship as compared to the structure before the
repairs, replacements, or procedures are made, and as compared to
the parts of the building that are not repaired. In addition, if no
structural change is made, the initial installation or replacement
of the listed items may be made without requiring an inspection. The
items are as follows:
(1) repairs to roof coverings with a cumulative area
of less than 100 square feet (one square), not involving roof decking
or framing members;
(2) repairs or replacement of gutters;
(3) replacement of decorative shutters;
(4) repairs to breakaway walls;
(5) fascia repairs;
(6) repairs to porch and balcony handrails and guardrails;
(7) repairs to stairways or steps, and wheelchair ramps;
(8) protective measures before a storm;
(9) temporary repairs after a storm;
(10) leveling and repairs to an existing slab on grade
foundation, unless wall and/or foundation anchorage is altered or
repaired;
(11) leveling of an existing pier and beam foundation
or piling foundation, if no repairs are made;
(12) fence repair;
(13) painting, carpeting, and refinishing;
(14) plumbing and electrical repairs;
(15) repairs or replacement of preformed flanges with
a collar or sleeve used for mechanical, plumbing, or electrical roof
penetrations;
(16) repairs to slabs poured on the ground for patios
(including slabs under homes on pilings);
(17) repairs or replacement of soffits less than 24
inches in width;
(18) repairs or replacement of nonstructural interior
fixtures, cabinets, partitions (nonloadbearing), surfaces, trims,
or equipment;
(19) replacement of glass in windows or glass doors
or replacement of exterior side-hinged doors not involving the frames
provided that the area is less than 10 percent of the surface area
of the affected side (elevation) of the structure;
(20) repairs or replacement of exterior wall coverings
provided that the area is less than 10 percent of the surface area
of the affected side (elevation) of the structure; and
(21) repairs or replacement of storm doors or screen
doors (a supplemental door installed on the outside of an exterior
door).
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