(46)Residential Utilities Installer--means an individual who has completed at least 2,000 hours working under the supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber as a registered Plumber's Apprentice, who has fulfilled the requirements of and is registered with the Board, and who constructs and installs yard water service piping for one family or two family dwellings and building sewers. (47)Respondent--A person charged in a complaint filed with the Board. (48)Responsible Master Plumber--A person licensed as a 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 under the person's Master Plumber license; (B)is authorized to obtain permits for plumbing work; assumes responsibility for plumbing work performed under the person's license; and (C)has submitted a certificate of insurance as required by §1301.3576 of the Plumbing License Law and §367.3 of this title. [(48)Responsible Master Plumber--A Responsible Master Plumber is the Master Plumber who allows his Master Plumber License to be used by a company for the purpose of performing plumbing work and obtaining the required plumbing permits. The Master Plumber by allowing his license to be used in this manner, assumes responsibility for all plumbing work performed. A Responsible Master Plumber may allow his Master Plumber License to be used by only one plumbing company.] (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 on-the-job or off-the-job oversight, direction and management of plumbing work and individuals performing plumbing work by a Responsible Master Plumber who is fulfilling his or her responsibility to the client and employer by ensuring the following: (A)that the operations of the plumbing company that has secured his or her services meets the requirements of all applicable local and state ordinances, regulations and laws; and (B)that the plumbing work performed under his or her License will protect health and safety by meeting the requirements of the adopted plumbing code and all requirements of local and state ordinances, regulations and laws. (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--means 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, who constructs and installs 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. (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. (56)Work as a Master Plumber--To act as and assume the responsibilities of a Responsible Master Plumber, as defined in these sections [Rules]. (57)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.
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 November 1, 2010
TRD-201006153 Robert L. Maxwell
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: December 12, 2010
For further information, please call: (512)
936-5224
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