Bill > HB2450

This bill modifies elevator inspection requirements in Texas, specifically for buildings with four stories or less. Currently, elevators require annual inspections, but the bill introduces a new provision allowing elevators in buildings with four or fewer stories to be inspected every five years, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to update the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation's rules, allowing for less frequent inspections for smaller buildings while maintaining safety standards. The changes also expand the circumstances under which an emergency order can be issued to disconnect or lock out elevator equipment, now including situations where an inspection has not been performed within two years for annual inspections or six years for the new five-year inspection protocol. The bill directs the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt necessary rules to implement these changes and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for regulatory agencies and building owners to prepare for the new inspection requirements.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2450