Converse Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance Rules (2026)

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 754 applies statewide, including in Converse, to all elevators and escalators in buildings open to the public or occupied by the public including apartment buildings over a certain size, hotels, offices, hospitals, schools, and retail. Residential single-family elevators in private homes are generally exempt from TDLR inspection but must still be installed to ASME A17.1 and A17.3 standards. Owners of regulated elevators must obtain an annual Certificate of Compliance issued by TDLR after inspection by a licensed elevator inspector. The certificate must be displayed on or near the elevator. Inspections include functional testing of door reopening devices, emergency communication, emergency lighting, fire service operation (Phase I and Phase II), pit switches, and governor testing on a periodic schedule. All maintenance work must be performed by an elevator contractor licensed by TDLR employing licensed elevator mechanics. The 16 TAC Chapter 74 administrative rules detail inspection intervals, test frequencies, and recordkeeping. ASME A17.3 applies to existing elevators and many older units in Converse buildings have required retrofits for door restrictors, firefighter service, and braille floor markings. Violations of Chapter 754 can result in administrative penalties up to $5,000 per violation per day.