Announcements
| Date of Release | Topic |
|---|---|
| March 2023 |
Third Party Product Evaluations |
| January 2023 |
Changes to TDI Windstorm procedures, TITLE 28. INSURANCE |
| September 2020 | Faster process for forms and certificates |
| August 2020 | Coastal Building Codes to Change September 1, 2020 |
| July 2020 | Supporting documents needed for completed construction certificates |
| June 2020 | TDI begins issuing all windstorm certificates of compliance |
Newsletters
| Date of Release | Engineering Services Program Topic | Windstorm Inspections Program Topic |
|---|---|---|
| July 2022 | 2018 IRC Requirements | Monitor queues |
| July 2021 | Windborne Debris | Intake Reminders |
| May 2021 | Exposure Category D / Coastal Berrier Resources Act | Updated Windstorm Forms |
| November/December 2019 | Rule proposal on TWIA building codes | When to submit a WPI-1 |
| November/December 2018 | Evaluation of Membrane Roof Coverings | Windstorm System Reminders |
| September/October 2018 | Product Evaluation Reports | Missing or Mislabeled Building Products |
| June/July 2018 | Termination of the Asphalt Shingle List | Commencement of Construction Date and First Inspection Date |
| February/March 2018 | Wind Speed Comparisons (ASCE 7-05 vs ASCE 7-10) | Phone Menu Update |
| June/July 2017 | Manufactured and Modular Homes | Windstorm Zones |
| April/May 2017 | Ongoing Improvements Vs. Completed Improvements and Upcoming Windstorm Inspection Orientation Webinars | Submitting Inspection Verification Forms (WPI-2s) |
| February/March 2017 | Complying with House Bill 2439 and Updates to the Texas Administrative Code | System Function Reminders and the Commencement of Construction Date |
| October/November 2016 | Updated Texas Administrative Code - Appointed Engineer Orientation Webinar Coming Soon | Windstorm System Flags |
| April/May 2016 | TDI Rule Update Relating to House Bill 2439 | Open Records Process Change, WPI-1 Process Change (One Structure per Application) |
| February/March 2016 | Verifying applications using the Windstorm System | Determining a physical address |
| October/November 2015 | TDI Windstorm System training webinars | Making corrections using the Windstorm System |
| August/September 2015 | Changes resulting from the 2015 Legislative Session | Introducing the new Windstorm System and its benefits |
| April/May 2015 | Storm Doors and Windows | When to Submit an Application for Windstorm Inspection Certificate of Compliance (WPI-1) |
| February/March 2015 | Wood Structural Panel Shutters - Attachment to a Residential Structure | Procedures for Canceling an Application |
| December 2014/January 2015 | Wood Structural Panel Shutters | Documenting an Address: Physical versus Mailing |
| August/September 2014 | Anchorage of Rooftop AC Units | Submitting Open Records Requests |
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Aluminum Screen Enclosures |
Repairs vs. Alterations | |
| April/May 2014 | Garage and Large Window Framing | Procedures for Documenting Alterations/Openings |
| February/March 2014 | Achieved/Legacy Product Evaluation Reports | Procedures for Making Corrections to Your Documentation |