4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Tarrant County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Structural pest control in Tarrant County is regulated by the Texas Structural Pest Control Service under TDA per Occupations Code Ch. 1951. Certified applicators and licensed firms are required for commercial work.
Texas Department of Agriculture — Structural Pest Control Service
The Structural Pest Control Service licenses applicators who make pesticide applications in and around structures. [...] TDA also works to provide agriculture producers with the resources and support they need. The division is responsible for licensing and training pesticide applicators, overseeing worker protection, registering pesticides for sale in the state and working to minimize unnecessa...
8 cities in Tarrant County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Childcare Center Rules, Elevator Maintenance
9 verified rules • Childcare Center Rules, Door Locking Hardware
4 verified rules • Elevator Maintenance, Lead Paint
4 verified rules • Elevator Maintenance, Lead Paint
4 verified rules • Elevator Maintenance, Lead Paint
4 verified rules • Elevator Maintenance, Lead Paint
4 verified rules • Elevator Maintenance, Lead Paint
4 verified rules • Elevator Maintenance, Lead Paint
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