The following words and terms have the following meanings as
used in this chapter:
(1) - (20)(No change.)
(21)Portable--Able to be easily transported
and readily used as an entire system, without need for dismantling
or assembly in whole or in part, or addition of parts, components,
or accessories.
(22)[(21)] Primary process medium--A
refrigerant or other primary process fluid that is classified in the
current ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 as Safety Group A1, A2, B1, or B2.
Safety Groups A3 and B3 refrigerants are specifically excluded.
(23)[(22)] Proper installation,
and service--Installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining air
conditioning and refrigeration equipment in accordance with:
(A)applicable municipal ordinances and codes adopted
by a municipality where the installation occurs;
(B)the applicable edition of the Uniform Mechanical
Code as adopted under §75.110; or the applicable edition of the
International Mechanical Code as adopted under §75.110 and International
Fuel Gas Code, in areas where no code has been adopted; or the International
Residential Code, as applicable;
(C)the manufacturer's specifications and instructions;
and
(D)all requirements for safety and the proper performance
of the function for which the equipment or product was designed.
(24)[(23)] Registrant--A person
who is registered with the department as a technician under the Act
and this chapter.
(25)[(24)] Repair work--Diagnosing
and repairing problems with air conditioning, commercial refrigeration,
or process cooling or heating equipment, and remedying or attempting
to remedy the problem. Repair work does not mean simultaneous replacement
of the condensing unit, furnace, and evaporator coil.
(26)Self-contained--Constructed so
that all required parts, components, and accessories of the air conditioning
or heating system are included within the same enclosure.
(27)[(25)] System balancing--A
process of adjusting, regulating or proportioning air distribution
equipment or any activity beyond system testing.
(28)[(26)] System testing--Assessing
or measuring the performance of the air distribution equipment or
air conditioning and refrigeration duct system through equipment that
can be attached externally to the system. Testing does not include
opening, adjusting or balancing equipment or ducts or any activity
beyond assessing the system through the use of external equipment.
Testing does not include testing fire and smoke dampers.[
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(29)[(27)] Total replacement
of a system--Simultaneous replacement of the condensing unit, the
evaporator coil, the furnace, if applicable, and the air handling
unit, or replacement of a package system.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed
the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal
authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on December 5, 2016
TRD-201606132 Brian E. Francis
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Earliest possible date of adoption: January 15, 2017
For further information, please call: (512) 463-8179
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