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

Health & Safety Code Ch. 754 and 16 TAC Ch. 74 (TDLR). CONFLICT on code edition: TDLR FAQ (read) lists ASME A17.1-2007 for contracts after 9-1-2008; TDLR plan-review page (earlier read) lists A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 and A18.1-2005. Enforced by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Elevator and Escalator Safety program; inspections by TDLR-registered inspectors. Reported, in verification; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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In force

Health & Safety Code Ch. 754 and 16 TAC Ch. 74 (TDLR). CONFLICT on code edition: TDLR FAQ (read) lists ASME A17.1-2007 for contracts after 9-1-2008; TDLR plan-review page (earlier read) lists A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 and A18.1-2005

TDLR FAQ (read): equipment is inspected every 12 months; the owner files the signed report and fees within 30 days of inspection; the Certificate of Compliance is displayed in a publicly visible area. Since Apr 22, 2026 (TDLR notice), accidents, incidents and reportable conditions use one combined report form. Ch. 74 is under rule review.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

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

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Rule review opened Jun 19, 2026

TDLR notice of intent to review 16 TAC Ch. 74 (51 TexReg 4017, Jun 19, 2026; TDLR post Jun 23, 2026); comments closed Jul 20, 2026; readopt/revise/repeal decision not found (TDLR notice page re-read Oct 24, 2026)

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.

What a building has to do

2 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Annual

Elevator: periodic inspection and certificateState elevator law; ASME A17.1 Part 8 · State elevator authority · Not yet checked line by line against the source.

Monthly

Elevator: firefighters’ emergency operation (Phase I and II) testASME A17.1, 8.6.11 · Owner; log kept on site · Not yet checked line by line against the source.

Questions about the elevator code and inspection rules in Texas

Which elevator rules apply in Texas today?

Health & Safety Code Ch. 754 and 16 TAC Ch. 74 (TDLR). CONFLICT on code edition: TDLR FAQ (read) lists ASME A17.1-2007 for contracts after 9-1-2008; TDLR plan-review page (earlier read) lists A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 and A18.1-2005. TDLR FAQ (read): equipment is inspected every 12 months; the owner files the signed report and fees within 30 days of inspection; the Certificate of Compliance is displayed in a publicly visible area. Since Apr 22, 2026 (TDLR notice), accidents, incidents and reportable conditions use one combined report form. Ch. 74 is under rule review.

Who enforces the elevator code and inspection rules in Texas?

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

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

Rule review opened Jun 19, 2026. TDLR notice of intent to review 16 TAC Ch. 74 (51 TexReg 4017, Jun 19, 2026; TDLR post Jun 23, 2026); comments closed Jul 20, 2026; readopt/revise/repeal decision not found (TDLR notice page re-read Oct 24, 2026)