Texas Department of Insurance

Windstorm

The information contained on the Windstorm Inspection Program's webpage is applicable only to structures located in the following 14 First Tier Counties along the Texas Gulf Coast as indicated in Section 2210.003(3) of the Texas Insurance Code: Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Willacy or in one of the cities east of State Highway 146 in Harris County (La Porte, Morgan's Point, Pasadena, Seabrook, Shoreacres) if the property owners are seeking wind and hail coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

Important Notice From the Texas Department of Insurance

Don’t Be Caught Without Windstorm Insurance Coverage! - After the recent catastrophic hurricane seasons and with many people still trying to put their homes and lives back together, is your home covered for hurricane or other windstorm damage so you won’t be the next victim? If you live in one of the Texas' coastal counties, then you know how devastating and costly a storm can be. Don’t let an unexpected storm cost you. With the latest and most effective wind resistant construction, you will have a stronger structure and a better opportunity to obtain windstorm and hail insurance coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association or the voluntary market.

For more information about obtaining or maintaining windstorm insurance coverage when you build, remodel, add-on, repair or re-roof a structure, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) encourages you to contact your insurance agent or the Windstorm Inspection Division of TDI at 800-248-6032 or via e-mail.

Windstorm Online Application

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is accepting Online Applications for Certificates of Compliance (WPI-8) for projects specifically using a TDI Appointed Engineer.  The Online Application may be submitted by Engineers, Builders, Agents and Homeowners.  Online Submittal of your Application reduces the amount of time it takes to process your application.

NEW! Windstorm Online Application for Certificate of Compliance

Wpi-8 Search

***Application Status/Re-Print of Certificate of Compliance (WPI-8)***

The Program

• Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Engineer as a Qualified Inspector Process 
• Appointed Engineers List
• Approval Process Regulations for TWIA Insurability Updated!
• Before You Build
• Bulletins
• Designated Catastrophe Areas
• Education  
• Forms
• Frequently Asked Questions
• No Inspection Required  (En Español) 
• Repairs After the Storm   (En Español) 
• Repairing Siding After The Storm  (En Español) 
• Re-Roofing After The Storm  (En Español) 
• Repairing Windows After The Storm (En Español) 
• Repairing Garage Doors After a Storm  (En Español) 
• TWIA Insurability Requirements
• TWIA WPI-8 Certificate Request 
• Windstorm Inspections Field Offices

Appointed Engineers

• Appointment of Engineer as a Qualified Inspector Process
•  Application for Appointment as a Qualified Inspector (ENG-1 Form)
• Appointed Engineers List

Building Products

• Product Evaluation Index
• Asphalt Shingle Products that Comply with the 2003 IRC and IBC
• Asphalt Shingle Products that Comply with the 2006 IRC and IBC
• Asphalt Shingle Products That Conform to UL 2218
• Asphalt Shingle Manufacturers Contact Information Revised September 16, 2009
• Submittal Requirements for Product Evaluation
• Testing Facilities
• Frequently Asked Questions

Building Code

• Building Code Specifications 
• Texas Revisions to Building Code Specifications

Construction Details

• TDI AutoCAD Details
  This is a .zip file that may be downloaded.
• APA AutoCAD Details
  This link will take you directly to APA's AutoCAD webpage.

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Related Links

• Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
• Report on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, April 2009 Edition
• Report on Texas FAIR Plan Association, April 2009 Edition
• International Code Council
• American Wood Council
• APA - The Engineered Wood Association
• Institute for Business Home & Safety
• Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

Directory Listing

• Advisory Committee July 06, 2006
• Approved Engineers for Windstorm
• Building Code Advisory Committee for the Texas Department of Insurance October 20, 1999 Meeting
• Building Code Advisory Committee Meeting April 21, 2004
• Building Code Advisory Committee Meeting February 3, 2000
• Building Code Advisory Committee Meeting January 16, 2002
• Building Code Advisory Committee Meeting June 8, 2000
• Building Code Advisory Committee Meeting September 24, 2002
• Clarification of TWIA WPI-8 Certfication Request letter
• Contact Information for Windstorm Products
• Education Information
• FAQ of questions regarding forms used for structure certifiaction and inspection promulgated by the TDI
• FAQ of questions regarding product evaluations
• Formed Metal Panel Drawings
• Frequently Asked Questions
• General Information of Windstorm
• Glossary
• Installing Opening Protection
• Laboratories facilities that perform testing of products to meet windborne debris requirements of the TDI or other model code organizations.
• Online Services -Windstorm
• Questions to ask before you buy
• Questions to ask you contractor BEFORE you build or repair
• Questions to ask your contractor before Roofing
• Submittal Requirements for Product Evaluation dr, ec, gdr and
• Test labs that perform testing for uniform static air pressure
• TWIA Emergency Operation Rule
• What is involved in the Inspection Process?
• What is the Windstorm Inspection Program?
• Windstorm Construction Documents Subscription
• Windstorm Field Offices
• Windstorm Inspection Program Downloads

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