20 HOUR TEXAS LAW MODULE QUESTIONS
Who appoints the real estate inspector committee? - answers :the commission (trec)
What are some power & duties of the committee? - answers :recommend:
-rules relating to aspects of inspections (education, experience, exams, ce, etc.)
-required rules
-reasonable fees
-sop rules
-code of professional conduct
What's the difference between direct & indirect supervision? - answers :sponsoring
inspector is physically present
Previous license holders eligible if: - answers :held level of license in 24 month period
preceding date of application filing & sponsored (if needed)
What's required for eligibility of a sponsoring inspector? - answers :200 inspections as a
professional inspector
What level of insurance is required for issuance of a license? - answers :liability w/
minimum $100,000
What does insurance protect against? - answers :subchapter g (prohibited acts)
What is the term of expiration of a license? - answers :period not to exceed 24 months
(renew every 2 years)
What is necessary for license renewal? - answers :-pay renewal fee
-provide proof of insurance
What are ce requirements for license renewal? - answers :16 course hours per year (32
hours every renewal period)
How much does an application cost for an apprentice license? - answers :$60
How much does an application cost for a real estate inspector license? - answers :$100
How much does an application cost for a professional inspector license? - answers
:$120
What other fees are included for a license? - answers :-renewal
-exam fees
-request of change of address
-replace lost/destroyed license
, Describe specific report & dishonesty of an inspector. - answers :-accepting inspection if
employment contingent of reporting of specific, predetermined condition or findings
inspector knows not to be true
-acting in a dishonest, fraudulent, deceitful, or misrepresentative manner
When should one receive a notice for renewal from the commission? - answers :90
days before date of expiration
How many ce hours are required? - answers :32 hours over 2 yr. Period
What are the ce hours required in? - answers :-24 hrs of building knowledge
-8 hrs of ethics, sop, legal, or report writing
What is the maximum number of hrs per subject for ce? - answers :no more than 16 hrs
on one subject
True or false - you are not required to operate shut-off valves. - answers :true
True or false - specific provisions overrule general provisions in the sop. - answers :true
Do inspectors have to apply open flame or light pilots? - answers :no
Should the inspector provide a repair estimate? - answers :no
Should an inspector designate conditions as safe? - answers :no
Should an inspector speak on consequences of findings? (how it will effect price,
negotiations, etc.) - answers :no
When should an inspector no enter a crawl space? - answers :when access is less than
24x18 or headroom is less than 18 in.
What are attic entrance minimums? - answers :22x30 or headroom at least 30 in.
Are inspectors required to operate powered ventilators? - answers :no
When is an occupant garage door deficient? - answers :not solid wood at least 1 3/8 in
or not 20 minute fire-rated
Are the absence of trip ties on 240 branch circuits a deficiency? - answers :yes
What happens when there are no means to shutting off main electricity? - answers
:mark as deficient
Who appoints the real estate inspector committee? - answers :the commission (trec)
What are some power & duties of the committee? - answers :recommend:
-rules relating to aspects of inspections (education, experience, exams, ce, etc.)
-required rules
-reasonable fees
-sop rules
-code of professional conduct
What's the difference between direct & indirect supervision? - answers :sponsoring
inspector is physically present
Previous license holders eligible if: - answers :held level of license in 24 month period
preceding date of application filing & sponsored (if needed)
What's required for eligibility of a sponsoring inspector? - answers :200 inspections as a
professional inspector
What level of insurance is required for issuance of a license? - answers :liability w/
minimum $100,000
What does insurance protect against? - answers :subchapter g (prohibited acts)
What is the term of expiration of a license? - answers :period not to exceed 24 months
(renew every 2 years)
What is necessary for license renewal? - answers :-pay renewal fee
-provide proof of insurance
What are ce requirements for license renewal? - answers :16 course hours per year (32
hours every renewal period)
How much does an application cost for an apprentice license? - answers :$60
How much does an application cost for a real estate inspector license? - answers :$100
How much does an application cost for a professional inspector license? - answers
:$120
What other fees are included for a license? - answers :-renewal
-exam fees
-request of change of address
-replace lost/destroyed license
, Describe specific report & dishonesty of an inspector. - answers :-accepting inspection if
employment contingent of reporting of specific, predetermined condition or findings
inspector knows not to be true
-acting in a dishonest, fraudulent, deceitful, or misrepresentative manner
When should one receive a notice for renewal from the commission? - answers :90
days before date of expiration
How many ce hours are required? - answers :32 hours over 2 yr. Period
What are the ce hours required in? - answers :-24 hrs of building knowledge
-8 hrs of ethics, sop, legal, or report writing
What is the maximum number of hrs per subject for ce? - answers :no more than 16 hrs
on one subject
True or false - you are not required to operate shut-off valves. - answers :true
True or false - specific provisions overrule general provisions in the sop. - answers :true
Do inspectors have to apply open flame or light pilots? - answers :no
Should the inspector provide a repair estimate? - answers :no
Should an inspector designate conditions as safe? - answers :no
Should an inspector speak on consequences of findings? (how it will effect price,
negotiations, etc.) - answers :no
When should an inspector no enter a crawl space? - answers :when access is less than
24x18 or headroom is less than 18 in.
What are attic entrance minimums? - answers :22x30 or headroom at least 30 in.
Are inspectors required to operate powered ventilators? - answers :no
When is an occupant garage door deficient? - answers :not solid wood at least 1 3/8 in
or not 20 minute fire-rated
Are the absence of trip ties on 240 branch circuits a deficiency? - answers :yes
What happens when there are no means to shutting off main electricity? - answers
:mark as deficient
