The following words and terms, when used in this part, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1)-(25)(No change.) (26)Plumbing Inspection--Any of the inspections required in §15(a) of the Act, including any check of pipes, faucets, tanks, plumbing fixtures and appliances by and through which a supply of water, gas or sewage is used or carried that is performed on behalf of any city or municipality of more than five thousand (5,000) inhabitants to ensure compliance with the municipality's adopted plumbing and gas codes and ordinances regulating plumbing. (27)[(26)] Plumbing Inspector--An individual with no financial or advisory interests in any plumbing company who: is authorized by the Act and Board Rules to conduct plumbing inspections and is employed by or is an agent of a political subdivision to check plumbing work for compliance with health and safety laws and ordinances; and has successfully completed the examinations and met the Board's requirements for Plumbing Inspector status. (28)[(27)] Pocket Card--A card issued by the Board which certifies that the holder has a Master Plumber License, Journeyman Plumber License, or Plumbing Inspector License [ plumbing license]. (29)[(28)] Registered Plumbing Apprentice--An individual other than a master plumber or journeyman plumber whose principal occupation is learning about and assisting in the installation of plumbing. The work that may be performed by a Registered Plumbing Apprentice is limited by the Act and these rules (See §365.2 and §367.3 of this title relating to Apprentice Registration and Requirements for Plumbing Companies). (30)[(29)] Regularly Employed--Steadily, uniformly, or habitually working in an employer-employee relationship with a view of earning a livelihood, as opposed to working casually or occasionally. (31)[(30)] Respondent--A person charged in a complaint filed with the Board. (32)[(31)] Responsible Master Plumber--A responsible master plumber is the master that allows his Master Plumber License to be used by a company for the purpose of performing plumbing work and obtaining the required plumbing permits. The master plumber by allowing his license to be used in this manner, assumes responsibility for all plumbing work performed. A Responsible Master Plumber may allow his master plumber license to be used by only one plumbing company. (33)[(32)] 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. (34)[(33)] 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. (35)[(34)] Water Supply Protection Specialist--A Master or Journeyman Plumber who holds the Water Supply Protection Specialist Endorsement issued by the Board. (36)[(35)] Water Treatment--A business conducted under contract to analyze, then alter or purify influent or effluent water by adding or removing a mineral, chemical, or bacterial content or substance. The term includes the installation, exchange, servicing, or repair of fixed or portable water treatment equipment or connections necessary to the installation of such equipment in public or private water treatment systems. (37)[(36)] Water Treatment Certificate--A document issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission certifying that the named person complies with department rules for engaging in water treatment.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State, on May 2, 2000
TRD-200003092 Robert L. Maxwell
Chief Investigator/Field Services
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 18, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 458-2145
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