Occupations Code § 1301.356

Sec. 1301.356. ENDORSEMENT: MEDICAL GAS PIPING INSTALLATION. (a) A person may not install pipe used solely to transport gas for medical purposes or a vacuum used for medical purposes unless the person: (1) is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber or journeyman plumber; and (2) holds an endorsement issued under this section. (b) A person is eligible to receive a medical gas piping installation endorsement if the person performs satisfactorily on a separate examination related to the endorsement. (c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(3), eff. May 26, 2021. (d) An endorsement under this section coincides with rules adopted by the Texas Department of Health. (e) A plumbing inspector who meets the requirements of the board may hold a medical gas endorsement and inspect medical gas piping installations. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.312(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (S.B. 1410), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(3), eff. May 26, 2021.