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(iii)possesses authority for subordinate self government
through officers selected by it.
(48)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.
(49)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.
(50)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.
(51)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.
(52)Respondent--A person charged in a complaint filed
with the Board.
(53)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.
(54)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.
(55)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.
(56)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.
(57)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.
(58)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.
(59)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.
(60)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.
(61)Work as a Master Plumber--To act as and assume
the responsibilities of a Responsible Master Plumber, as defined in
this section.
(62)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 adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's
legal authority.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on January 20, 2016
TRD-201600233 Lisa Hill
Executive
Director
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Effective date: February 9, 2016
Proposal publication date: November 6, 2015
For further information, please call: (512) 936-5200
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