The items listed in this section do not require an
inspection for compliance with the windstorm and hail insurance coverage
through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association provided that any repairs,
replacements, or procedures are made with like kind and quality materials,
fasteners, and craftsmanship as compared to the structure before the repairs,
replacements, or procedures are made, and as compared to the parts of the
building that are not repaired. In addition, if no structural change is made,
the initial installation or replacement of the listed items may be made without
requiring an inspection. The items are as follows:
(1) repairs to roof coverings with a
cumulative area of less than 100 square feet (one square), not involving roof
decking or framing members;
(2)
repairs or replacement of gutters;
(3) replacement of decorative
shutters;
(4) repairs to breakaway
walls;
(5) fascia
repairs;
(6) repairs to porch and
balcony handrails and guardrails;
(7) repairs to stairways or steps, and
wheelchair ramps;
(8) protective
measures before a storm;
(9)
temporary repairs after a storm;
(10) leveling and repairs to an existing slab
on grade foundation, unless wall and/or foundation anchorage is altered or
repaired;
(11) leveling of an
existing pier and beam foundation or piling foundation, if no repairs are
made;
(12) fence repair;
(13) painting, carpeting, and
refinishing;
(14) plumbing and
electrical repairs;
(15) repairs or
replacement of preformed flanges with a collar or sleeve used for mechanical,
plumbing, or electrical roof penetrations;
(16) repairs to slabs poured on the ground
for patios (including slabs under homes on pilings);
(17) repairs or replacement of soffits less
than 24 inches in width;
(18)
repairs or replacement of nonstructural interior fixtures, cabinets, partitions
(nonloadbearing), surfaces, trims, or equipment;
(19) replacement of glass in windows or glass
doors or replacement of exterior side-hinged doors not involving the frames
provided that the area is less than 10 percent of the surface area of the
affected side (elevation) of the structure;
(20) repairs or replacement of exterior wall
coverings provided that the area is less than 10 percent of the surface area of
the affected side (elevation) of the structure; and
(21) repairs or replacement of storm doors or
screen doors (a supplemental door installed on the outside of an exterior
door).
