Converse, TX Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Regulator
- Texas TDLR
- Statute
- Health and Safety Code Ch 754
- Code
- ASME A17.1 and A17.3
- Certificate
- Annual Certificate of Compliance required
- Max Fine
- Up to $5,000/day
Summary
Elevators in Converse are regulated by Texas Health and Safety Code Ch 754 and administered by TDLR. Owners need an annual Certificate of Compliance, a TDLR inspection, and licensed elevator contractors for work.
Sec. 754.019. DUTIES OF OWNERS. (a) The owner shall:(1) have the equipment inspected annually by a registered elevator inspector, unless the equipment has been removed from service in accordance with commission rules;(2) obtain an inspection report from the inspector evidencing that all equipment in a building on the real property was inspected in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter;(3) file with the executive director each inspection report, and all applicable fees, not later than the 30th calendar day after the date on which an inspection is made under this chapter;(4) display the certificate of compliance for the equipment in a publicly visible area as defined by commission rule; and(5) maintain the
Full Breakdown
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. 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. 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.
Violations & Fines
Operating an elevator without a current Certificate of Compliance is a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code 754.019 and can result in administrative penalties from TDLR up to $5,000 per day. Continued operation after TDLR seals an elevator out of service can lead to criminal penalties. Injuries on non-compliant elevators create significant civil liability for the building owner.
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