Text of section effective on September 01, 2013

1. (a) In order to inspect equipment, an individual must:

   1. (1) be registered with the department;
   2. (2) attend educational programs approved by the department;
   3. (3) be certified as a QEI-1 inspector by an organization accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; and
   4. (4) pay all applicable fees.
2. (b) A person assisting a certified inspector and working under the direct, on-site supervision of the inspector is not required to be certified.
3. (c) A registration expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
4. (d) A certified inspector may not be required to attend more than seven hours of continuing education during each licensing period.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 65, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 865, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 9.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 935, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 538 (S.B. 540), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 538 (S.B. 540), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.