lives
in, uses as the individual's place of employment, or works in a place
to which drinking water is supplied from the water system.
(46)Respondent--A person charged in a complaint filed
with the Board.
(47)Responsible Master Plumber or RMP--A licensed
Master Plumber who:
(A)allows the person's Master Plumber License to be
used by only one plumbing company for the purpose of offering and
performing plumbing work;
(B)is authorized to obtain permits for plumbing work;
(C)assumes responsibility for plumbing work performed
under the person's license;
(D)has submitted a certificate of insurance as required
by §1301.3576 of the Plumbing License Law and §363.26 of
the Board Rules; and
[(E)has completed and submitted a
certificate of completion of a training program as required by §1301.3576
of the Plumbing License Law and §363.13 of the Board Rules.]
(E)[(F)] When used in Board
forms, applications or other communications by the Board, the abbreviation
"RMP" shall mean Responsible Master Plumber.
(48)Registration--A document issued by the Board to
certify that the named individual fulfilled the requirements of the
PLL and Board Rules to register as a Plumber's Apprentice.
(49)Rule--An agency statement of general applicability
that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, or describes
the procedure or practice requirements of the agency. The term includes
the amendment or repeal of a prior rule but does not include statements
concerning only the internal management or organization of the agency
and not affecting private rights or procedures.
(50)Supervision--The general oversight, direction
and management of plumbing work and individuals performing plumbing
work by a Responsible Master Plumber, or licensed plumber designated
by the RMP.
(51)System--An interconnection between one or more
public or private end users of water, gas, sewer, or disposal systems
that could endanger public health if improperly installed.
(52)Tradesman Plumber-Limited Licensee--An individual
who has completed at least 4,000 hours working under the direct supervision
of a Journeyman or Master Plumber as a registered Plumber's Apprentice,
who has passed the required examination and fulfilled the other requirements
of the Board, or successfully completed a career and technology
education program, who constructs, installs, changes, repairs,
services, or renovates plumbing for one-family or two-family dwellings
under the supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber, and who has
not met or attempted to meet the qualifications for a Journeyman Plumber
License.
(53)Two-Family Dwelling--A detached structure with
separate means of egress designed for the residence of two families
("duplex") that does not have the characteristics of a multiple family
dwelling and is not primarily designed for transient guests or for
providing services for rehabilitative, medical, or assisted living
in connection with the occupancy of the structure.
(54)Water Supply Protection Specialist--A Master or
Journeyman Plumber who holds the Water Supply Protection Specialist
Endorsement issued by the Board to engage in customer service inspections,
as defined by rule of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,
and the installation, service, and repair of plumbing associated with
the treatment, use, and distribution of rainwater to supply a plumbing
fixture or appliance.
(55)Water Treatment--A business conducted under contract
that requires experience in the analysis of water, including the ability
to determine how to treat influent and effluent water, to alter or
purify water, and to add or remove a mineral, chemical, or bacterial
content or substance. The term also includes the installation and
service of potable water treatment equipment in public or private
water systems and making connections necessary to complete installation
of a water treatment system. The term does not include treatment of
rainwater or the repair of systems for rainwater harvesting.
(56)Yard Water Service Piping--The building supply
piping carrying potable water from the water meter or other source
of water supply to the point of connection to the water distribution
system at the building.
(b)Any term not defined in this section shall have
the definition set out in §1301.002 of the Plumbing License Law.
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 June 24, 2022
TRD-202202373 Lynn Latombe
General Counsel
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 7, 2022
For further information, please call: (512) 936-5215
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