This section describes the procedure for the certification
of ongoing improvements inspected by appointed qualified inspectors.
(1) Eligible structures. An appointed qualified inspector
or a designated representative of an appointed qualified inspector
may only inspect an ongoing improvement for which TDI has received
the following information:
(A) the physical address (including street, street
number, city, county, and ZIP code);
(B) the wind zone location;
(C) the type of structure the ongoing improvement is
or is a part of, including the structure's name or number, and number
of units, if applicable;
(D) the subject of the inspection (for example, entire
structure, addition, alteration, or repair);
(E) the name and contact information of the appointed
qualified inspector inspecting the ongoing improvement, or whose designated
representative is inspecting the ongoing improvement;
(F) the storm code, if applicable;
(G) the date construction of the ongoing improvement
began;
(H) the date of application for the certificate of
compliance for the ongoing improvement;
(I) the name of the person submitting the application
for the certificate of compliance for the ongoing improvement;
(J) the owner's name and contact information;
(K) the name and contact information of the builder
or contractor making the ongoing improvement;
(L) whether the structure is located inside or outside
city limits; and
(M) whether the structure is in a Coastal Barrier Resource
Zone.
(2) Inspection. The appointed qualified inspector or
a designated representative of the appointed qualified inspector must
inspect for compliance with the applicable windstorm building code
each ongoing improvement during each major construction phase, including
the foundation stage; rough framing stage; final framing stage, including
attachment of component and cladding items and installation of windborne
debris protection; and installation of mechanical equipment. The appointed
qualified inspector's designated representatives may assist in conducting
inspections, but the appointed qualified inspector must closely monitor
and provide direct supervision of any designated representative assisting
with the inspection process.
(3) Report. The appointed qualified inspector or a
designated representative of the appointed qualified inspector must
prepare all necessary construction inspection reports under §5.4625
of this title (relating to Inspection Reports).
(4) Verification of compliance. If the appointed qualified
inspector determines that the ongoing improvement meets the applicable
windstorm building code standard, the appointed qualified inspector
must submit the following information to TDI:
(A) the information required by paragraph (1)(A) -
(F) of this section;
(B) the building code standard and applicable wind
load standard with which the ongoing improvement complies;
(C) the wind speed conditions the ongoing improvement
is certified to withstand;
(D) the dates the ongoing improvement was inspected;
(E) the exposure category of the structure;
(F) information on the protection of exterior openings
from windborne debris;
(G) the risk category of the structure;
(H) the appointed qualified inspector's appointment
number; and
(I) the application number from TDI.
(5) Electronic submission. The information required
by paragraphs (1) and (4) of this section, listed on Form WPI-1 and
Form WPI-2, respectively, must be submitted to TDI electronically
using the Windstorm system, which is available on the TDI website.
TDI will accept a completed Form WPI-1 or WPI-2 emailed to windstorm@tdi.texas.gov
only when the Windstorm system is nonfunctional.
(6) Notification of noncompliance. If the appointed
qualified inspector determines that the ongoing improvement does not
meet the applicable windstorm building code standard, the appointed
qualified inspector must inform the person seeking certification in
writing. The notice must:
(A) list specific deficiencies in the construction
and deviations from the design;
(B) list other items of concern relating to the windstorm
inspection and certification; and
(C) describe remedial actions required for compliance.
(7) Verification of noncompliance. If the remedial
actions described in the notification of noncompliance in paragraph
(6)(C) of this section are not taken, the appointed qualified inspector
must submit the information required by paragraph (4) of this section
to TDI, certifying that the ongoing improvement does not meet the
applicable windstorm building code standard.
(8) Review. TDI will review the submitted information
and any other relevant information, including information requested
under §5.4626 of this title (relating to Substantiating Information),
to determine whether the ongoing improvement meets the applicable
windstorm building code standard.
(9) Certification. If TDI determines that the ongoing
improvement meets the windstorm building code standards, TDI will
issue a form with the following information:
(A) the information described in paragraph (1)(A) -
(C) of this section;
(B) the subject of the certification (for example,
entire structure, addition, alteration, or repair);
(C) the building code standard and applicable wind
load standard with which the ongoing improvement complies;
(D) the date construction of the ongoing improvement
began;
(E) whether the occupancy type is considered residential,
commercial, agricultural, or religious;
(F) the certification date;
(G) TDI's certification number; and
(H) the type of inspector.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §5.4621 adopted to be effective January 18, 2017, 42 TexReg 66; amended to be effective March 29, 2020, 45 TexReg 1998; amended to be effective January 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 222 |