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(a)Dishwasher. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s); (2)rust on the interior of the cabinet or components; (3)failure to drain properly; (4)the presence of active water leaks; and (5)deficiencies in the: (A)door gasket; (B)control and control panels; (C)dish racks; (D)rollers; (E)spray arms; (F)operation of the soap dispenser; (G)door springs; (H)dryer element; (I)door latch and door disconnect; (J)rinse cap; (K)secure mounting of the unit; and (L)backflow prevention. (b)Food waste disposer. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s); (2)unusual sounds or vibration level; (3)the presence of active water leaks; and (4)deficiencies in the: (A)splash guard; (B)grinding components; (C)exterior casing; and (D)secure mounting of the unit. (c)Range exhaust vent. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s); (2)a vent pipe that does not terminate outside the structure, if the unit is not of a re-circulating type or configuration; (3)inadequate vent pipe material; (4)unusual sounds or vibration levels from the blower fan(s); (5)blower(s) that do not operate at all speeds; and (6)deficiencies in the: (A)filter; (B)vent pipe; (C)light and lens; (D)secure mounting of the unit; and (E)switches. (d)Electric or gas ranges, cooktops, and ovens. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s); (2)the lack of a gas shut-off valve; (3)gas leaks; and (4)deficiencies in the: (A)controls and control panels; (B)thermostat(s) sensor support; (C)glass panels; (D)door gasket(s), hinges, springs, closure, and handles; (E)door latch; (F)heating elements or burners; (G)thermostat accuracy (within 25 degrees at a setting of 350 F); (H)drip pans; (I)lights and lenses; (J)clearance to combustible material; (K)anti-tip device; (L)gas shut-off valve(s) and location(s); (M)gas connector materials and connections; and (N)secure mounting of the unit. (e)Microwave oven. The inspector shall: (1)inspect built-in units; and (2)report as Deficient: (A)inoperative unit(s); and (B)deficiencies in the: (i)controls and control panels; (ii)handles; (iii)the turn table; (iv)interior surfaces; (v)door and door seal; (vi)glass panels; (vii)lights and lenses; (viii)secure mounting of the unit; and (ix)operation, as determined by heating a container of water or with other means of testing. (f)Trash compactor. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s); (2)unusual sounds or vibration levels; and (3)deficiencies in the secure mounting of the unit. (g)Mechanical exhaust vents and bathroom heaters. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s); (2)unusual sounds, speed, and vibration levels; (3)vent pipes that do not terminate outside the structure; (4)a gas heater that is not vented to the exterior of the structure; and (5)the lack of an exhaust ventilator in required areas. (h)Garage door operators. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s); (2)door locks or side ropes that have not been removed or disabled; and (3)deficiencies in: (A)installation; (B)condition and operation of the garage door operator; (C)automatic reversal during the closing cycle; (D)electronic sensors; (E)the control button; and (F)the emergency release components. (i)Doorbell and chimes. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperable unit(s); and (2)deficiencies in components. (j)Dryer vents. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)improper routing and length of vent pipe; (2)inadequate vent pipe material; (3)improper termination; (4)the lack of a dryer vent system when provisions are present for a dryer; and (5)damaged or missing exterior cover. (k)Specific limitations for appliances. The inspector is not required to: (1)operate or determine the condition of other auxiliary components of inspected items; (2)test for microwave oven radiation leaks; (3)inspect self-cleaning functions; (4)test trash compactor ram pressure; or (5)determine the adequacy of venting systems.
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 5, 2008
TRD-200802354 Devon V. Bijansky
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Real Estate Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 15, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 465-3900
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