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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 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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