Building Safety in Tarrant County, TX (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Tarrant County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Lead Paint

Lead paint in Tarrant County is governed by the federal EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR Part 745) and HUD disclosure rules for pre-1978 housing. Texas DSHS administers abatement certification under the Occupations Code.

Tarrant County Lead Paint Rules

Few Restrictions

EPA — Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule

Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule: EPA's RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants' exposure to lead haz...

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Elevator Maintenance

All commercial elevators, escalators, and lifts in Tarrant County are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 754 and 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 74. Owners must obtain an annual Certificate of Compliance after inspection by a TDLR-registered Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI), submit the inspection report and fees within 60 days of inspection, and use only TDLR-licensed elevator contractors for installation and major repair. Residential home elevators in single-family dwellings are exempt from TDLR inspection but must meet ASME A17.1 / A18.1 standards at installation per local building code.

Tarrant County TX Elevator Inspection and Licensing (TDLR)

Light Restrictions

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Elevator and Escalator Safety

Elevator and Escalator Safety: TDLR regulates elevators, escalators and related equipment to ensure the safety of passengers. TDLR also regulates contractors and inspectors who work with elevators, escalators, and other related equipment. [...] Equipment Info & Inspections: Search Elevators and Related Equipment Data; Elevator Inspection Online Reporting System; Late Fee Calculator; Pay Penalti...

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Scaffold & Sidewalk Shed

Scaffolding safety in Tarrant County follows federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L for construction and 29 CFR 1910.28 for general industry. Texas has no state OSHA plan; Federal OSHA Region VI enforces.

Tarrant County Scaffold Rules

Light Restrictions

OSHA — Scaffolding (Safety and Health Topics)

Scaffolding: [...] The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reported 52 fatal falls to lower levels from scaffolding in 2020. All of these can be controlled by compliance with OSHA standards. Standards: Scaffolding is addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. [...] Hazards and Solutions: Provides references that ai...

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