Elevators in Richardson buildings are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 754. Annual inspections, registration, and licensed contractor maintenance are required statewide.
Commercial and multi-story residential elevators in Richardson fall under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 754 and TDLR's Elevators, Escalators, and Related Equipment program. Building owners must register each elevator unit, carry it under a maintenance contract with a TDLR-licensed elevator contractor, and obtain annual safety inspections by a TDLR-registered inspector. Certificates of compliance must be posted in the cab. Escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, and platform lifts are similarly covered. New installations require permits from both TDLR and Richardson Building Inspection, with testing before a Certificate of Compliance is issued. Repair work by unlicensed personnel is prohibited. Owners must maintain an emergency communication system in each cab under ASME A17.1 and ADA standards, and firefighter service must be operational. Residential single-family home elevators are exempt from state registration but still must meet ASME installation and inspection norms. Non-compliance can trigger TDLR administrative penalties and Richardson code enforcement.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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