Windstorm Inspection Program - General Information
| Building Code | TX Admin. Code | Effective Dates | Inland II Zone | Inland I Zone | Seaward Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 International Residential Code w/ Texas Revision 2006 International Building Code w/ Texas Revisions |
§5.4011 | 01/01/08 - Present | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2003 International Residential Code w/ Texas Revision 2003 International Building Code w/ Texas Revisions |
§5.4010 | 01/01/05 - 12/31/07 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2000 International Residential Code w/ Texas Revisions 2000 International Building Code w/ Texas Revisions |
§5.4009 | 02/01/03 - 12/31/04 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TWIA Building Code for Windstorm Construction | §5.4008 | 9/1/1998 - 1/31/2003 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Windstorm Resistant Construction Guide and Code Interpretations | §5.4008 | 9/1/1998 - 1/31/2003 | Yes | No | No |
| Windstorm Resistant Construction Guide and Code Interpretations | §5.4007 | 1/1/1988 - 8/31/1998 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Engineer Appointment Process
Effective February 1, 1999, Pursuant to Chapter 2210 of the Texas Insurance Code and Title 28, Texas Administrative Code, Section 5.4604 (§5.4604) all Texas Licensed Professional Engineers must be appointed as a qualified Windstorm Inspector by the Commissioner of Insurance in order to inspect and notify compliance of structures for evidence of insurability for windstorm and hail insurance coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
The process by which a Texas Licensed Engineer may become appointed as a qualified windstorm inspector is a follows:
- We encourage all applicants to review the Engineer Appointment Rule (28 TAC §5.4604) prior to completing the ENG-1 Form.
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The ENG-1 Form must be completed and submitted to the Engineering Services Section of the TDI with all supporting documentation.
Note: Please insure that the form is signed and sealed, and copies of current registration and license are submitted with the form. Submission of the ENG-1 form indicates that the applicant understands and will comply with the requirements stated in Chapter 2210 of the Texas Insurance Code and 28 TAC §5.4604 of the Texas Administrative Code.
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The ENG-1 form and supporting documentation is reviewed by the TDI engineering staff, and the Texas Board of Professional Engineers is contacted to determine if registration is current.
- After review and approval, notice of appointment as a qualified inspector will be distributed to all interested parties and posted in the Appointed Engineer list located in the Texas Department of Insurance Windstorm Inspection Program Website.
For additional information please contact our office at (512) 322-2212.
Testing Facilities
Testing facilities that submit information to the TDI must be recognized by the Texas Department of Insurance, by the model code organizations, American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), National Wood Window and Door Association (NWWDA), or Dade County. The list of testing facilities is not intended to be complete nor is it an endorsement to the testing facilities listed. The information contained is accurate according to the latest information available to the Texas Department of Insurance. If the information contained for the lab is incorrect or your testing facility is not listed, please contact the Engineering Services Section.
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Last updated: 10/17/2011
