Allen, TX Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Regulator
- TDLR
- Inspections
- Annual
- State Law
- TX H&S Code Ch. 754
- Residential
- Exempt from annual
- Fire Recall
- Required over 25 ft
Summary
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates elevators under Health & Safety Code Ch. 754. Annual inspections and certificates of compliance required for all non-exempt elevators.
Sec. 754.011. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "Acceptance inspection" means an inspection performed at the completion of the initial installation or alteration of equipment and in accordance with the applicable ASME Code A17.1.(2) "Accident" means an event involving equipment that results in death or serious bodily injury to a person.(3) "Alteration" means a change in existing equipment. The term does not include testing, maintenance, repair, replacement, or a cosmetic change that does not affect the operational safety of the equipment or diminish the safety of the equipment below the level required by the ASME Code A17.1, ASME Code A17.3, ASME Code A18.1, or ASCE Code 21, as applicable, at the time of alteration.(4) "Annual inspect
Full Breakdown
Owners must register elevators, contract with licensed elevator contractor for maintenance, and post current inspection certificate in the cab. Inspections performed by TDLR-licensed inspectors annually. Allen building officials do not duplicate inspections but verify compliance during commercial CO reviews. Residential single-family elevators exempt from annual inspection but must meet ASME A17.1 at installation. Fire service Phase I/II recall required on elevators with travel over 25 ft.
Violations & Fines
Operating non-compliant elevator: TDLR administrative penalties up to 5,000 dollars per day, shutdown order possible.
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