Bill > HB3337

This bill changes Texas law to require semiannual (twice per year) inspections of elevators, escalators, and related equipment instead of the current annual inspections. The bill defines "semiannual inspection" as an inspection performed twice within a 12-month period in accordance with specific American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) codes. The changes affect multiple sections of the Health and Safety Code, requiring owners to have equipment inspected twice yearly by a registered elevator inspector, file inspection reports within 30 days of inspection, and display compliance certificates. The bill also allows the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to issue emergency orders to disconnect or lock out equipment if a semiannual inspection has not been performed in more than two years or if there is an imminent safety danger. Additionally, the bill updates language related to inspection frequency, notification requirements, and potential reinspection scenarios. The new inspection requirements will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving businesses and property owners time to adapt to the more frequent inspection mandate.

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