Texas Statutes
Chapter 754 - Elevators, Escalators, and Related Equipment
Section 754.017. Registered Elevator Inspectors

Sec. 754.017. REGISTERED ELEVATOR INSPECTORS. (a) In order to inspect equipment, an individual must:
(1) be registered with the department;
(2) attend educational programs approved by the department;
(3) be certified as an inspector in accordance with the rules adopted by the commission;
(4) comply with the continuing education requirements established by commission rule for registration renewal; and
(5) pay all applicable fees.
(b) A person assisting a registered elevator inspector and working under the direct, on-site supervision of the inspector is not required to be registered.
(c) A registration expires on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
(d) A registered elevator inspector may not inspect equipment if the inspector or the inspector's employer has a financial or personal conflict of interest or the appearance of impropriety related to the inspection of that equipment.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 65, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 865, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 9.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 935, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 538 (S.B. 540), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 538 (S.B. 540), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (S.B. 673), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (S.B. 673), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.