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to which drinking water is supplied from the water system.
(46) Respondent--A person charged in a complaint filed
with the Board.
(47) Responsible Master Plumber or RMP--A licensed
Master Plumber who:
(A) allows the person's Master Plumber License to be
used by only one plumbing company for the purpose of offering and
performing plumbing work;
(B) is authorized to obtain permits for plumbing work;
(C) assumes responsibility for plumbing work performed
under the person's license;
(D) has submitted a certificate of insurance as required
by §1301.3576 of the Plumbing License Law and §363.26 of
the Board Rules; and
(E) has completed and submitted a certificate of completion
of a training program as required by §1301.3576 of the Plumbing
License Law and §363.13 of the Board Rules.
(F) When used in Board forms, applications or other
communications by the Board, the abbreviation "RMP" shall mean Responsible
Master Plumber.
(48) Registration--A document issued by the Board to
certify that the named individual fulfilled the requirements of the
PLL and Board Rules to register as a Plumber's Apprentice.
(49) Rule--An agency statement of general applicability
that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, or describes
the procedure or practice requirements of the agency. The term includes
the amendment or repeal of a prior rule but does not include statements
concerning only the internal management or organization of the agency
and not affecting private rights or procedures.
(50) Supervision--The general oversight, direction
and management of plumbing work and individuals performing plumbing
work by a Responsible Master Plumber, or licensed plumber designated
by the RMP.
(51) System--An interconnection between one or more
public or private end users of water, gas, sewer, or disposal systems
that could endanger public health if improperly installed.
(52) Tradesman Plumber-Limited Licensee--An individual
who has completed at least 4,000 hours working under the direct supervision
of a Journeyman or Master Plumber as a registered Plumber's Apprentice,
who has passed the required examination and fulfilled the other requirements
of the Board, who constructs, installs, changes, repairs, services,
or renovates plumbing for one-family or two-family dwellings under
the supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber, and who has not met
or attempted to meet the qualifications for a Journeyman Plumber License.
(53) Two-Family Dwelling--A detached structure with
separate means of egress designed for the residence of two families
("duplex") that does not have the characteristics of a multiple family
dwelling and is not primarily designed for transient guests or for
providing services for rehabilitative, medical, or assisted living
in connection with the occupancy of the structure.
(54) Water Supply Protection Specialist--A Master or
Journeyman Plumber who holds the Water Supply Protection Specialist
Endorsement issued by the Board to engage in customer service inspections,
as defined by rule of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,
and the installation, service, and repair of plumbing associated with
the treatment, use, and distribution of rainwater to supply a plumbing
fixture or appliance.
(55) Water Treatment--A business conducted under contract
that requires experience in the analysis of water, including the ability
to determine how to treat influent and effluent water, to alter or
purify water, and to add or remove a mineral, chemical, or bacterial
content or substance. The term also includes the installation and
service of potable water treatment equipment in public or private
water systems and making connections necessary to complete installation
of a water treatment system. The term does not include treatment of
rainwater or the repair of systems for rainwater harvesting.
(56) Yard Water Service Piping--The building supply
piping carrying potable water from the water meter or other source
of water supply to the point of connection to the water distribution
system at the building.
(b) Any term not defined in this section shall have
the definition set out in §1301.002 of the Plumbing License Law.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §361.1 adopted to be effective May 18, 1982, 7 TexReg 1748; amended to be effective August 25, 1993, 18 TexReg 5399; amended to be effective December 8, 1993, 18 TexReg 8785; amended to be effective April 15, 1994, 19 TexReg 2279; amended to be effective August 8, 1994, 19 TexReg 5709; amended to be effective June 7, 1996, 21 TexReg 4686; amended to be effective February 27, 1997, 22 TexReg 1807; amended to be effective April 9, 1998, 23 TexReg 3445; amended to be effective June 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 4008; amended to be effective August 3, 2000, 25 TexReg 7176 ; amended to be effective December 30, 2001, 26 TexReg 10574; amended to be effectiveFebruary 12, 2004, 29 TexReg 1199; amended to be effective August 11, 2004, 29 TexReg 7700; amended to be effective October 30, 2007, 32 TexReg 7687; amended to be effective February 3, 2011, 36 TexReg 420; amended to be effective February 6, 2012, 37 TexReg 485; amended to be effective February 14, 2013, 38 TexReg 640; amended to be effective February 11, 2014, 39 TexReg 655; amended to be effective February 9, 2016, 41 TexReg 967; amended to be effective September 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 3770; amended to be effective August 16, 2020, 45 TexReg 5514 |
