1. (a) These sections do not apply to a plumbing fixture:

   1. (1) that has been ordered by or is in the inventory of a building contractor or a wholesaler or retailer in Texas on or before January 1, 1992;
   2. (2) such as a safety shower or aspirator faucet, that, because of the fixture's specialized function, cannot meet the standards established by these sections (example: fixtures in handicapped modified showers, etc.);
   3. (3) originally installed before January 1, 1992, that is removed and reinstalled in the same building on or after that date; or
   4. (4) imported only for use at the importer's domicile.

2. (b) These sections do not apply to a commercial pre-rinse spray valve that:

   1. (1) as of January 1, 2006:

      1. (A) is in the inventory of a commercial pre-rinse spray valve retailer, distributor, lessor, or importer; or
      2. (B) has been ordered by a commercial pre-rinse spray valve retailer, distributor, lessor, or importer and is delivered before February 1, 2006; and
   2. (2) is sold before September 1, 2006.

Source Note:The provisions of this §290.256 adopted to be effective March 17, 1992, 17 TexReg 1646; transferred effective March 1, 1992, as published in the Texas Register, March 3, 1992, 17 TexReg 1649; amended to be effective January 7, 1994, 18 TexReg 9935; amended to be effective January 5, 2006, 30 TexReg 8956.