SUBCHAPTER E. REGISTRATION TO PERFORM REVIEWS OR INSPECTIONS
(a) A person may not perform a review or inspection function of the commission on behalf of the owner of a building or facility unless the person holds a certificate of registration issued under this subchapter.
(b) This section does not apply to an employee of:
(1) the department; or
(2) an entity with which the commission contracts under Section 469.055.
Sec. 469.202. Fees Related to Certificate of Registration.
The commission may charge a fee for:
(1) an application for a certificate of registration;
(2) an examination for a certificate of registration;
(3) an educational course required for eligibility for a certificate of registration;
(4) issuance of an original certificate of registration;
(5) a continuing education course required to renew a certificate of registration; and
(6) renewal of a certificate of registration.
(a) An applicant for a certificate of registration must file with the commission an application on a form prescribed by the executive director.
(b) To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant must satisfy any requirements adopted by the commission by rule, including education and examination requirements.
(c) The executive director may recognize, prepare, or administer educational courses required for obtaining a certificate of registration.
Sec. 469.204. Examination.
The executive director may administer separate examinations for applicants for certificates of registration to perform review functions, inspection functions, or both review and inspection functions.
(a) The executive director shall issue an appropriate certificate of registration to an applicant who meets the requirements for a certificate.
(b) The executive director may issue a certificate of registration to perform review functions of the commission, inspection functions of the commission, or both review and inspection functions.
Sec. 469.206. Certificate Term.
The commission by rule shall specify the term of a certificate of registration.
(a) A certificate holder shall perform a review or inspection function of the commission in a competent and professional manner and in compliance with:
(1) standards and specifications adopted by the commission under this chapter; and
(2) rules adopted by the commission under this chapter.
(b) A certificate holder may not engage in false or misleading advertising in connection with the performance of review or inspection functions of the commission.
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