[(a)Subsections (a) - (f) of this
section shall expire on February 28, 2021, and only apply to satisfy
the education requirements for a license under §535.212 of this
title (relating to Education and Experience Requirements for a License).]
[(b)Approval of Inspector Qualifying
Courses. Inspector qualifying courses are approved and regulated as
required by §535.62 of this title (relating to Approval of Qualifying
Courses).]
[(c)A classroom course may include
up to 50% of total course time for appropriate field trips relevant
to the course topic. Field trips may not be included as part of distance
education delivery courses.]
[(d)A course approved to satisfy
a specific subject matter requirement under §535.212 of this
title must address each part of the subject as described by this section.]
[(e)Approved Qualifying Courses of
Study. The subjects approved for credit for qualifying inspector courses
are those courses prescribed by §1102.001(5), Texas Occupations
Code and the following:]
[(1)Foundations, which shall include
the following topics:]
[(A)site analysis/location;]
[(B)grading;]
[(C)foundations;]
[(D)flat work;]
[(E)material;]
[(F)foundation walls;]
[(G)foundation drainage;]
[(H)foundation waterproofing and
damp proofing;]
[(I)columns; and]
[(J)under floor space.]
[(2)Framing, which shall include
the following topics:]
[(A)flashing;]
[(B)wood frame - stick/balloon;]
[(C)roof structure - rafters/trusses;]
[(D)floor structure;]
[(E)porches/decks/steps/landings/balconies;]
[(F)doors;]
[(G)ceilings;]
[(H)interior walls;]
[(I)stairways;]
[(J)guardrails/handrails/balusters;]
[(K)fireplace/chimney;]
[(L)sills/columns/beams/joist/sub-flooring;]
[(M)wall systems/structure - headers;]
[(N)rammed earth;]
[(O)straw bale;]
[(P)ICF;]
[(Q)panelized;]
[(R)masonry;]
[(S)wood I joist;]
[(T)roof sheathing;]
[(U)wood wall;]
[(V)steel wall;]
[(W)wood structural panel; and]
[(X)conventional concrete.]
[(3)Building Enclosure, which shall
include the following topics:]
[(A)review of foundation and roofing
relation;]
[(B)review of flashing;]
[(C)cladding;]
[(D)windows/glazing;]
[(E)weather barriers;]
[(F)vapor barriers;]
[(G)insulation;]
[(H)energy codes; and]
[(I)ingress/egress.]
[(4)Roof Systems, which shall include
the following topics:]
[(A)review - rafters, roof joist,
ceiling joist, collar ties, knee walls, purling, trusses, wood I joist,
roof sheathing, steel framing;]
[(B)roof water control;]
[(C)skylights;]
[(D)flashing;]
[(E)ventilation/non-ventilation;]
[(F)attic access;]
[(G)re-roofing;]
[(H)slopes - step roof/low slope/near
flat;]
[(I)materials - asphalt, fiberglass,
wood shake, wood shingle, slate, clay tile, concrete tile, fiber cement
(asbestos cement, mineral cement), metal, roll, build up, modified
bitumen, synthetic rubber (EPDM), plastic (PVC); and]
[(J)valleys.]
[(5)Plumbing Systems, which shall
include the following topics:]
[(A)water supply systems;]
[(B)fixtures;]
[(C)drains;]
[(D)vents;]
[(E)water heaters (gas and electric);]
[(F)gas lines; and]
[(G)hydro-therapy equipment.]
[(6)Electrical Systems, which shall
include the following topics:]
[(A)general requirements, equipment
location and clearances;]
[(B)electrical definitions;]
[(C)services;]
[(D)branch circuit and feeder requirements;]
[(E)wiring methods;]
[(F)power and lights distribution;]
[(G)devices and light fixtures; and]
[(H)swimming pool.]
[(7)HVAC Systems, which shall include
the following topics:]
[(A)heating;]
[(B)ventilation;]
[(C)air conditioning; and]
[(D)evaporative coolers.]
[(8)Appliances, which shall include
the following topics:]
[(A)dishwasher;]
[(B)food waste disposer;]
[(C)kitchen exhaust hood;]
[(D)range, cooktop, and ovens (electric
and gas);]
[(E)microwave cooking equipment;]
[(F)trash compactor;]
[(G)bathroom exhaust fan and heater;]
[(H)whole house vacuum systems;]
[(I)garage door operator;]
[(J)doorbell and chimes; and]
[(K)dryer vents.]
[(9)Texas Standards of Practice,
which shall include the following topics:]
[(A)review of general principles
and specific Texas practice standards;]
[(B)inspection guidelines for structural
systems;]
[(C)inspection guidelines for electrical
systems;]
[(D)inspection guidelines for heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning systems;]
[(E)inspection guidelines for plumbing
systems;]
[(F)inspection guidelines for appliances;
and]
[(G)inspection guidelines for optional
systems.]
[(10)Legal/Ethics, which shall include
the following topics:]
[(A)Chapter 1102;]
[(B)rules of the Commission related
to inspectors;]
[(C)agency enforcement action relating
to inspectors; and]
[(D)related case law.]
[(11)Texas Standard Report Form/Report
Writing, which shall include the following topics:]
[(A)use of the required inspection
report form;]
[(B)allowed reproductions;]
[(C)allowed changes;]
[(D)exceptions from use of the form;]
[(E)review of typical comments for
each heading in the report; and]
[(F)review of generally accepted
technical writing techniques.]
[(12)Other approved courses as they
relate to real estate inspections, which shall include one or more
of the following topics:]
[(A)Environmental Protection Agency;]
[(B)Consumer Product Safety Commission;
and]
[(C)general business practices.]
[(f)Ride-along inspection course
for qualifying education.]
[(1)A ride-along inspection course
must:]
[(A)at a minimum consist of one full
residential property inspection per 8 hours of course credit;]
[(B)review applicable standards of
practice and departure provisions contained in §§535.227
- 535.233 of this title (relating to Standards of Practice); and]
[(C)consist of no more than four
students per instructor.]
[(2)The instructor of a ride-along
inspection course may:]
[(A)review report writing;]
[(B)deliver a notice regarding the
ride-along session on a form approved by the Commission to the prospective
buyer or seller of the home being inspected.]
[(g)Subsections (h) - (i) of this
section are effective March 1, 2021 and apply to the education requirements
for a license under §535.214 of this title (relating to Education
and Experience Requirements for a License).]
(a)[(h)] Approval of Inspector
Qualifying Courses. Inspector qualifying courses are approved and
regulated as required by §535.62 of this chapter (relating
to Approval of Qualifying Courses) [title].
(b)[(i)] Approved Qualifying
Courses of Study. The subjects approved for credit for qualifying
inspector courses consist of the following modules:
(1)Property and Building Inspection Module I (40 hours)[
, which] shall contain the [following] topics and[
, the] units [of which are] outlined in the PBIM
1-0, Property and Building Inspection I Qualifying Inspector
Course Approval Form, hereby adopted by reference.[:]
[(A)Site conditions; assessing defects
and issues that may affect people or the performance of the building
- 300 minutes;]
[(B)Exterior components; assessing
defects and issues that may affect people or the performance of the
building - 300 minutes;]
[(C)Roof components; assessing defects
and issues that may affect people or the performance of the building
- 300 minutes;]
[(D)Structural components; assessing
defects and issues that may affect people or the performance of the
building - 300 minutes;]
[(E)Interior components; assessing
defects and issues that may affect people or the performance of the
building - 300 minutes;]
[(F)Permanently installed kitchen
appliances; assessing for proper condition and operations - 300 minutes;
and]
[(G)Fireplaces, fuel-burning appliances,
and their chimney and vent systems; assessing defects and issues that
may affect people or the performance of the building - 200 minutes.]
(2)Property and Building Inspection Module II (40
hours)[, which] shall contain the [following]
topics and[, the] units [of which are]
outlined in the PBIM 2-0, Property and Building Inspection
II Qualifying Real Estate Inspector Course Approval Form, hereby
adopted by reference.[:]
[(A)Electrical systems; assessing
defects and issues that may affect people or the performance of the
building - 300 minutes;]
[(B)Cooling Systems; assessing defects
and issues that may affect people or the performance of the building
- 300 minutes;]
[(C)Heating systems; assessing defects
and issues that may affect people or the performance of the building
- 300 minutes;]
[(D)Insulation, moisture management
systems, and ventilation systems in conditioned and unconditioned
spaces; assessing defects and issues that may affect people or the
performance of the building - 300 minutes;]
[(E)Plumbing systems; assessing defects
and issues that may affect people or the performance of the building
- 300 minutes;]
[(F)Mechanical exhaust systems; assessing
defects and issues that may affect people or the performance of the
building - 300 minutes; and]
[(G)Optional systems Systems - 200
minutes.]
(3)Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module (20 hours)[
, which] shall contain the [following] topics and[
, the] units [of which are] outlined in the AFRM-0,
Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module Qualifying Real Estate
Inspector Course Approval Form, hereby adopted by reference.[
:]
[(A)Informing the client what was
inspected and describing building systems and components by their
distinguishing characteristics - 200 minutes;]
[(B)Describing inspection methods
and limitations in the inspection report to inform the client what
was not inspected and why - 200 minutes;]
[(C)Describing systems and components
inspected that are not functioning properly or are defective - 200
minutes;]
[(D)Describing systems and components
in need of further evaluation or action - 200 minutes; and]
[(E)Describing the implication of
defects so that the client understands what could occur if the defects
are not corrected - 200 minutes.]
(4)Business Operations and Professional Responsibilities
Module (10 hours)[, which] shall contain the [following]
topics and[, the] units [of which are]
outlined in the BOPRM-0, Business Operations and Professional
Responsibilities Qualifying Real Estate Inspector Course Approval
Form, hereby adopted by reference.[:]
[(A)Elements of the written inspection
contract and the rights and responsibilities of the inspector and
the client - 250 minutes; and]
[(B)Inspector's responsibility to
maintain the quality, integrity, and objectivity of the inspection
process - 250 minutes.]
(5)Texas Law Module (20 hours)[, which]
shall contain the [following] topics and[,
the] units [of which are] outlined in the TLM-1, Texas
Law Module, Qualifying Real Estate Inspector Course Approval Form,
hereby adopted by reference.[:
[(A)Licensing Law; Chapter 1102 Texas
Occupations Code - 200 minutes;]
[(B)General Provisions; TREC Rules,
Chapter 535 Subchapter R - 400 minutes; and]
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