Texas · Elevators

The elevator code and inspection rules in force in Texas now.

ASME A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 (contracts on/after Nov 1, 2018), A17.3-2002 for existing, A18.1-2005 — 16 TAC §74.100 (edition per LII mirror of the TAC). Enforced by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Elevator Safety program; inspections by TDLR-registered third-party inspectors. Reported, in verification, re-checked weekly.

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In force

ASME A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 (contracts on/after Nov 1, 2018), A17.3-2002 for existing, A18.1-2005 — 16 TAC §74.100 (edition per LII mirror of the TAC)

Health & Safety Code Ch. 754: owners must have equipment inspected annually by a TDLR-registered inspector, file the report within 30 days, and display the certificate of compliance. Official TAC portal unreachable; editions taken from an LII mirror.

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Who enforces it

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Elevator Safety program; inspections by TDLR-registered third-party inspectors

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

Rule review opened Jun 19, 2026

TDLR four-year review of 16 TAC Ch. 74 opened Jun 19, 2026 (comments closed Jul 20, 2026); readoption or amendments pending, no date

The federal layer

There is no federal elevator inspection program; the state or city program below is the whole obligation, with ASME A17.1 and A17.3 as the referenced standards.

Questions about the elevator code and inspection rules in Texas

Which elevator rules apply in Texas today?

ASME A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 (contracts on/after Nov 1, 2018), A17.3-2002 for existing, A18.1-2005 — 16 TAC §74.100 (edition per LII mirror of the TAC). Health & Safety Code Ch. 754: owners must have equipment inspected annually by a TDLR-registered inspector, file the report within 30 days, and display the certificate of compliance. Official TAC portal unreachable; editions taken from an LII mirror.

Who enforces the elevator code and inspection rules in Texas?

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Elevator Safety program; inspections by TDLR-registered third-party inspectors.

What changes next for the elevator code and inspection rules in Texas?

Rule review opened Jun 19, 2026. TDLR four-year review of 16 TAC Ch. 74 opened Jun 19, 2026 (comments closed Jul 20, 2026); readoption or amendments pending, no date

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