(iii)possesses authority for subordinate self government
through officers selected by it.
(47)[(44)] P-Trap--A fitting
connected to the sanitary drainage system for the purpose of preventing
the escape of sewer gasses from the sanitary drainage system and designed
to be removed to allow for cleaning of the sanitary drainage system.
For the purposes of drain cleaning activities described in §1301.002(2)
of the Plumbing License Law, a p-trap includes any integral trap of
a water closet, bidet, or urinal.
(48)[(45)] Public Water System--A
system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption
through pipes or other constructed conveyances. Such a system must
have at least 15 service connections or serve at least 25 individuals
at least 60 days out of the year. Two or more systems with each having
a potential to serve less than 15 connections or less than 25 individuals,
but owned by the same person, firm, or corporation and located on
adjacent land will be considered a public water system when the total
potential service connections in the combined systems are 15 or greater
or if the total number of individuals served by the combined systems
total 25 or greater, at least 60 days out of the year. Without excluding
other meanings of the terms "individual" or "served," an individual
shall be deemed to be served by a water system if the individual 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.
(49)[(46)] Regularly Employed--Steadily,
uniformly, or habitually working in an employer-employee relationship
with a view of earning a livelihood, as opposed to working casually
or occasionally.
(50)[(47)] Residential Utilities
Installer--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.
(51)[(48)] Respondent--A person
charged in a complaint filed with the Board.
(52)[(49)] 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;
(C)has submitted a certificate of insurance as required
by §1301.3576 of the Plumbing License Law and §367.3 of
the Board Rules; and
(D)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.
(53)[(50)] 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.
(54)[(51)] 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.
(55)[(52)] 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.
(56)[(53)] 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, 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.
(57)[(54)] 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.
(58)[(55)] 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.
(59)[(56)] 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.
(60)[(57)] Work as a Master
Plumber--To act as and assume the responsibilities of a Responsible
Master Plumber, as defined in this section.
(61)[(58)] 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.
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 October 22, 2013
TRD-201304783 Lisa Hill
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Proposed date of adoption: January 13, 2014
For further information, please call: (512) 936-5224
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