Sec. 2210.254. QUALIFIED INSPECTORS. (a) For purposes of this chapter, a "qualified inspector" includes:
(1) a person determined by the department to be qualified because of training or experience to perform building inspections;
(2) a licensed professional engineer; and
(3) an inspector who:
(A) is certified by the International Code Council, the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., the International Conference of Building Officials, or the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.;
(B) has certifications as a buildings inspector and coastal construction inspector; and
(C) complies with other requirements specified by commissioner rule.
(b) A windstorm inspection may be performed only by a qualified inspector.
(c) Before performing building inspections, a qualified inspector must be approved and appointed or employed by the department.
(d) The department may charge a reasonable fee for the filing of applications by and determining the qualifications of persons for appointment as qualified inspectors.
(e) The department may establish an annual renewal period for persons appointed as qualified inspectors.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 3), Sec. 25, eff. September 28, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1073 (H.B. 2439), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle G - Pools, Groups, Plans, and Self-Insurance
Chapter 2210 - Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Subchapter F. Property Inspections for Windstorm and Hail Insurance
Section 2210.251. Plan of Operation Compliance Requirements
Section 2210.2515. Issuance of Certificates of Compliance
Section 2210.252. International Residential Code Building Specifications
Section 2210.253. Insurer Assessment: First Tier Coastal County
Section 2210.254. Qualified Inspectors
Section 2210.2551. Enforcement Authority; Rules
Section 2210.256. Disciplinary Proceedings Regarding Appointed Inspectors and Certain Other Persons
Section 2210.257. Deposit of Fees
Section 2210.258. Compliance With Building Codes; Eligibility
Section 2210.259. Surcharge for Certain Noncompliant Structures