Did you know that plumbing is regulated by written law? Plumbing is an occupation of public health safety. There are many rules written in law that govern the plumbing industry. These are all designed to protect you, the public. Following is an excerpt from the official publication of the Plumbing License Law.
OCCUPATIONS CODE
TITLE 8. REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRADES
CHAPTER 1301. PLUMBERS
SUBCHAPTER G. LICENSE, ENDORSEMENT, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1301.351. LICENSE, ENDORSEMENT, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
(a) A person, other than a responsible master plumber, may not engage in plumbing unless:
(1) the person holds the proper license, registration, or endorsement required by this chapter; and
(2) the person’s work is supervised and controlled by a person licensed under this chapter.
(a-1) A person may not act as a responsible master plumber unless the person holds the appropriate license and meets the requirements for a responsible master plumber under this chapter.
(a-2) A person that advertises or otherwise offers to perform or provide plumbing must secure the services of a responsible master plumber.
(b) A person may not serve as a plumbing inspector unless the person is licensed under this chapter as a plumbing inspector.
(c) A license holder who is supervising and controlling under Subsection (a)(2) the work of a person engaged in the business of plumbing in the construction of a new one-family or two-family dwelling in an unincorporated area of the state must have training and management responsibility for, and shall review and inspect, the person’s work. The license holder is not required to provide continuous or uninterrupted on-the-job oversight of the person’s work.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.309(b), (c), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 804, Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.
Be sure that your plumber follows the law for your own safety. Your plumber should never be offended by you asking to see proof of insurance and license. If they are, you should probably find a new plumber as fast as possible. Click’s Plumbing holds the proper license and insurance to legally perform plumbing work in the state of Texas. Furthermore, Click’s Plumbing has the experience and professionalism to properly repair your plumbing system. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. Visit our main site for more about us and other valuable information.
