Builders and Remodelers Face New Laws September 1, 2008
If you’re living in unincorporated areas, you face a new Texas law that takes effect on Monday, Sept. 1. The new legislation decrees a county-wide inspection program, with the responsibility for this to be builders and remodelers, but only where no city-directed inspections are conducted.
The fee inspector hired by the builder or remodeler may be a licensed engineer, registered architect, a professional Texas Real Estate Commission inspector or a third-party inspector certified by the Texas Residential Construction Commission. (TRCC)
All homes built or remodeled in unincorporated areas or in cities that do not offer municipal inspections, must be inspected at least three times during the construction phase
The mandatory reviews (inspections from the state) include a foundation inspection before concrete is poured, framing and mechanical systems assessment before wallboard is installed, and a final sign-off after the entire job is done.
This project is state-operated, under the jurisdiction of the Texas Residential Construction Commission. Dora Alicia Rivera is the Building Programs Manager for this state project, and has advised all home builders and remodeler’s they should be aware of “the new home inspection requirements for their projects, starting September 1, 2008”
Carl Winters, Complete Inspection Service, Advanced Inspector/ TREC License #3630/ Registered Third Party Inspector by TRCC. For information or to schedule please call 830-660-0131 or 830-899-2441
Service Area:
San Antonio, TX - New Braunfels, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Boerne, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Seguin, Wimberly
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