Collin County, TX Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- State Agency
- TDLR
- Law
- TX H and S Code 754
- Inspection
- Annual
- Fee
- 150 per device
- Home Exemption
- Single-family
Summary
Texas TDLR regulates elevators statewide under TX Health and Safety Code Ch. 754 and 16 TAC Ch. 74. Annual inspection required; certificate posted in cab. Unincorporated Collin County elevators fall under state rules only.
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Full Breakdown
TDLR Elevator Program requires annual inspection by TDLR-licensed inspector, certificate posted in cab, owner registration for every elevator, escalator, and chairlift. Inspection fee 150 per device. Monthly testing of fire service. ASME A17.1/B44 code adopted by reference. Pre-1981 hydraulic elevators required single-bottom cylinder replacement by 2012 deadline. Residential dumbwaiters and private home elevators in single-family homes exempt from inspection.
Violations & Fines
Operating without annual inspection: 500-5,000 per device. Failure to remedy Code violation within 60 days: device shutdown order.
Sources & Official References
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