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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; (4)in electric units, report as Deficient deficiencies in: (A)operation of heating elements; and (B)condition of conductors; and (5)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 adoption
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise
of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on November 3, 2008
TRD-200805777 Devon V. Bijansky
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Real Estate Commission
Effective date: February 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: September 5, 2008
For further information, please call: (512) 465-3900
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