(a)Heating equipment. [The inspector shall:]
(1)General requirements. [report:]
(A)The inspector shall report:
(i)[(A)] the type of heating
systems;
(ii)[(B)] the energy sources;
(B)[(2)] report as Deficient:
(i)[(A)] inoperative units;
(ii)[(B)] deficiencies in the
thermostats;
(iii)[(C)] inappropriate location;
(iv)[(D)] the lack of protection
from physical damage;
(v)[(E)] burners, burner ignition
devices or heating elements, switches, and thermostats that are not
a minimum of 18 inches above the lowest garage floor elevation, unless
the unit is listed for garage floor installation;
(vi)[(F)] the absence of an
opening that would allow access to equipment for inspection, service,
repair or replacement without removing permanent construction or building
finish;
(vii)[(G)] when applicable;
a floored passageway and service platform that would allow access
for equipment inspection, service, repair or replacement;
(viii)[(H)] deficiencies in
mounting and performance of window and wall units;
(2)[(I)] in electric units,
deficiencies in:
(A)[(i)] performance of heat
pumps;
(B)[(ii)] performance of heating
elements; and
(C)[(iii)] condition of conductors;
and
(3)[(J)] in gas units:
(A)[(i)] gas leaks;
(B)[(ii)] flame impingement,
uplifting flame, improper flame color, or excessive scale buildup;
(C)[(iii)] the absence of a
gas shut-off valve within six feet of the appliance;
(D)[(iv)] the absence of a gas
appliance connector or one that exceeds six feet in length;
(E)[(v)] gas appliance connectors
that are concealed within or extended through walls, floors, partitions,
ceilings or appliance housings; and
(F)[(vi)] deficiencies in:
(i)[(I)] combustion, and dilution
air;
(ii)[(II)] gas shut-off valves;
(iii)[(III)] access to a gas
shutoff valves that prohibits full operation;
(iv)[(IV)] gas appliance connector
materials; and
(v)[(V)] the vent pipe, draft
hood, draft, proximity to combustibles, and vent termination point
and clearances; and
(b)Cooling equipment. [other than
evaporative coolers. The inspector shall:]
(1)Requirements for cooling units other than
evaporative coolers. [report the type of systems;]
(A)the inspector shall report the
type of systems;
(B)[(2)] the inspector
shall report as Deficient:
(i)[(A)] inoperative units;
(ii)[(B)] inadequate cooling
as demonstrated by its performance;
(iii)[(C)] the absence of an
opening that would allow access to equipment for inspection, service,
repair or replacement without removing permanent construction or building
finish;
(iv)[(D)] when applicable; a
floored passageway and service platform that would allow access for
equipment inspection, service, repair or replacement;
(v)[(E)] noticeable vibration
of blowers or fans;
(vi)[(F)] water in the auxiliary/secondary
drain pan;
(vii)[(G)] a primary drain pipe
that discharges in a sewer vent;
(viii)[(H)] missing or deficient
refrigerant pipe insulation;
(ix)[(I)] dirty coils, where
accessible;
(x)[(J)] condensing units lacking
adequate clearances or air circulation or that has deficiencies in
the fins, location, levelness, or elevation above grade surfaces;
(xi)[(K)] deficiencies in:
(I)[(i)] the condensate drain
and auxiliary/secondary pan and drain system;
(II)[(ii)] mounting and performance
of window or wall units; and
(III)[(iii)] thermostats.
(2)[(c)] Requirements for
evaporative [Evaporative] coolers. [The inspector
shall:]
(A)[(1)] The inspector
shall report:
(i)[(A)] type of systems;
(ii)[(B)] the type of water
supply line;
(B)[(2)] The inspector
shall report as Deficient:
(i)[(A)] inoperative units;
(ii)[(B)] inadequate access
and clearances;
(iii)[(C)] deficiencies in performance
or mounting;
(iv)[(D)] missing or damaged
components;
(v)[(E)] the presence of active
water leaks; and
(vi)[(F)] the absence of backflow
prevention.
(c)[(d)] Duct systems, chases,
and vents. [The inspector shall report as Deficient:]
(1)The inspector shall report as Deficient:
(A)[(1) damaged duct systems
or improper material;
(B)[(2)] damaged or missing
duct insulation;
(C)[(3)] the absence of air
flow at accessible supply registers;
(D)[(4)] the presence of gas
piping and sewer vents concealed in ducts, plenums and chases;
(E)[(5)] ducts or plenums in
contact with earth; and
(2)[(6)] The inspector
shall report as Deficient deficiencies in:
(A)filters;
(B)grills or registers; and
(C)the location of return air openings.
(d)[(e)] For heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning systems inspected under this section, the [
The] inspector is not required to perform the following
actions:
(1)program digital thermostats or controls;
(2)inspect:
(A)for pressure of the system refrigerant, type of
refrigerant, or refrigerant leaks;
(B)winterized or decommissioned equipment; or
(C)duct fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air purifiers,
motorized dampers, electronic air filters, multi-stage controllers,
sequencers, heat reclaimers, wood burning stoves, boilers, oil-fired
units, supplemental heating appliances, de-icing provisions, or reversing
valves;
(3)operate:
(A)setback features on thermostats or controls;
(B)cooling equipment when the outdoor temperature
is less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit;
(C)radiant heaters, steam heat systems, or unvented
gas-fired heating appliances; or
(D)heat pumps, in the heat pump mode, when the outdoor
temperature is above 70 degrees;
(4)verify:
(A)compatibility of components;
(B)tonnage match of indoor coils and outside coils
or condensing units;
(C)the accuracy of thermostats; or
(D)the integrity of the heat exchanger; or
(5)determine:
(A)sizing, efficiency, or adequacy of the system;
(B)balanced air flow of the conditioned air to the
various parts of the building; or
(C)types of materials contained in insulation.
The agency certifies that legal counsel
has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on May 3, 2016
TRD-201602112 Kristen Worman
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Real Estate Commission
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 19, 2016
For further information, please call: (512) 936-3093
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