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(a)Plumbing systems. The inspector shall: (1)report: (A)static water pressure; (B)location of water meter; and (C)location of main water supply valve; and (2)report as Deficient: (A)the presence of active leaks; (B)the lack of fixture shut-off valves; (C)the lack of dielectric unions, when applicable; (D)the lack of back-flow devices, anti-siphon devices, or air gaps at the flow end of fixtures; (E)water pressure below 40 psi or above 80 psi static; (F)the lack of a pressure reducing valve when the water pressure exceeds 80 psi; (G)the lack of an expansion tank at the water heater(s) when a pressure reducing valve is in place at the water supply line/system; and (H)deficiencies in: (i)water supply pipes and waste pipes; (ii)the installation and termination of the vent system; (iii)the operation of fixtures and faucets not connected to an appliance; (iv)water supply, as determined by viewing functional flow in two fixtures operated simultaneously; (v)functional drainage at fixtures; (vi)orientation of hot and cold faucets; (vii)installed mechanical drain stops; (viii)installation, condition, and operation of commodes; (ix)fixtures, showers, tubs, and enclosures; and (x)the condition of the gas distribution system. (b)Specific limitations for plumbing systems. The inspector is not required to: (1)operate any main, branch, or shut-off valves; (2)operate or inspect sump pumps or waste ejector pumps; (3)inspect: (A)any system that has been winterized, shut down or otherwise secured; (B)circulating pumps, free-standing appliances, solar water heating systems, water-conditioning equipment, filter systems, water mains, private water supply systems, water wells, pressure tanks, sprinkler systems, swimming pools, or fire sprinkler systems; (C)the inaccessible gas supply system for leaks; (D)for sewer clean-outs; or (E)for the presence or operation of private sewage disposal systems; (4)determine: (A)quality, potability, or volume of the water supply; or (B)effectiveness of backflow or anti-siphon devices; or (5)verify the functionality of clothes washing drains or floor drains. (c)Water heaters. The inspector shall: (1)report the energy source; (2)report the capacity of the unit(s); (3)report as Deficient: (A)inoperative unit(s); (B)leaking or corroded fittings or tank(s); (C)broken or missing parts or controls; (D)the lack of a cold water shut-off valve; (E)if applicable, the lack of a pan and drain system and the improper termination of the pan drain line; (F)an unsafe location; (G)burners, burner ignition devices or heating elements, switches, or thermostats that are not a minimum of 18 inches above the lowest garage floor elevation, unless the unit is listed for garage floor installation; (H)inappropriate location; (I)inadequate access and clearances; (J)the lack of protection from physical damage; (K)a temperature and pressure relief valve that: (i)does not operate manually; (ii)leaks; (iii)is damaged; (iv)cannot be tested due to obstructions; (v)is corroded; or (vi)is improperly located; and (L)temperature and pressure relief valve discharge piping that: (i)lacks gravity drainage; (ii)is improperly sized; (iii)has inadequate material; or (iv)lacks proper termination; (3)in electric units, report as Deficient deficiencies in: (A)operation of heating elements; and (B)condition of conductors; and (4)in gas units, report as Deficient: (A)gas leaks; (B)lack of burner shield(s); (C)flame impingement, uplifting flame, improper flame color, or excessive scale build-up; (D)the lack of a gas shut-off valve; and (E)deficiencies in: (i)combustion and dilution air; (ii)gas shut-off valve(s) and location(s); (iii)gas connector materials and connections; and (iv)vent pipe, draft hood, draft, proximity to combustibles, and vent termination point and clearances. (d)Specific limitations for water heaters. The inspector is not required to: (1)verify the effectiveness of the temperature and pressure relief valve, discharge piping, or pan drain pipes; (2)operate the temperature and pressure relief valve if the operation of the valve may, in the inspector's reasonable judgment, cause damage to persons or property; or (3)determine the efficiency or adequacy of the unit. (e)Hydro-massage therapy equipment. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1)inoperative unit(s) and controls; (2)the presence of active leaks; (3)inaccessible pump(s) or motor(s); (4)the lack or failure of required ground-fault circuit interrupter protection; and (5)deficiencies in the ports, valves, grates, and covers. (f)Specific limitation for hydro-massage therapy equipment. The inspector is not required to determine the adequacy of self-draining features of circulation 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 August 22, 2008
TRD-200804547 Devon V. Bijansky
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Real Estate Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: October 5, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 465-3900
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