(a) All inspection reports issued regarding the visible
presence or absence of termites, other wood destroying insects and
conditions conducive to infestation of wood destroying insects in
connection with a real estate transaction must be made on a form prescribed
by the department. Forms must be maintained in the inspection file.
No alterations or revisions to the department-prescribed form are
permitted; however, larger graphs, photos, or other supporting documentation
may be attached as an addendum to supplement preexisting information.
(b) Lending providers such as the Department of Veterans
Affairs may require the inspection results on another form. That form
is supplemental to the required department form and must be maintained
in the inspection file.
(c) The department report form includes a space to
report conditions consistent with §7.175 of this chapter (relating
to the Official Wood Destroying Insect Report Inspection Procedures),
which is available at: http://www.TexasAgriculture.gov/spcs/, or by
contacting the Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin,
TX 78711-2847, (866) 918-4481.
(d) For each inspection, copies of the completed form
must be prepared for:
(1) the person who ordered the inspection; and
(2) business files of the business licensee issuing
the report.
(e) The business licensee issuing the report must retain
records of inspection reports for a minimum of two (2) years.
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