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Section 161.401. Definitions

TX Health & Safety Code § 161.401 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 161.401. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Asbestos" means the asbestiform varieties of chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite.

(2) "Contractor" means a person who constructs, repairs, or maintains a public building as an independent contractor. The term includes a subcontractor.

(3) "Public building" means a building used or to be used for purposes that provide for public access or occupancy. The term does not include:

(A) an industrial facility to which access is limited principally to employees of the facility because of processes or functions that are hazardous to human safety or health;

(B) a federal building or installation;

(C) a private residence;

(D) an apartment building with not more than four dwelling units; or

(E) a manufacturing facility or building that is part of a facility to which access is limited to workers and invited guests under controlled conditions.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 416, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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