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(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. (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. (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 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 January 14, 2011
TRD-201100140 Robert L. Maxwell
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Effective date: February 3, 2011
Proposal publication date: November 12, 2010
For further
information, please call: (512) 936-5224
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