TDLR Elevator Inspection Update: What Texas Building Owners Need to Know
Your elevator inspection is complete, but there may still be paperwork to finish.
11/2/20262 min read
On April 17, 2026, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation clarified its documentation requirements for inspections that identify violations. Building owners must submit written documentation addressing those violations within 30 days of the inspection. Checking a box on the inspection report does not replace the supporting documentation.1
What documentation is required?
For violations that have been corrected or are under contract for correction, TDLR requires a statement on company letterhead that includes:
The building’s ELBI number
The affected equipment’s decal numbers
The violations being addressed
The completed or scheduled correction dates
Contact information for the building owner
The elevator contractor’s name and contact information
The name and contact information for any other contractors responsible for correcting cited deficiencies, such as fire alarm, phone, or other work outside the elevator contractor’s scope.
The building owner’s signature
The statement must identify whether the violations have been corrected or are under contract for correction. An application for a delay or waiver is another accepted submission when applicable.1
The owner’s signature matters.
Make sure the supporting letter includes the building owner’s signature before it is submitted.
Understand the paperwork deadline
The 30-day submission deadline does not automatically mean every repair must be completed within 30 days. Documentation showing that violations are under contract for correction is one accepted option. Any safety requirements and correction deadlines that apply to the specific violations still need to be followed.
Missing supporting documents can delay processing and may result in late fees or enforcement action.1
Keep the follow-up moving
TDLR confirmed in its June 2026 update that it is consistently enforcing these documentation requirements. All required documents and fees must be submitted before a Certificate of Compliance can be issued. The submission responsibility remains with the building owner.2
A practical place to start is to share your inspection report with your elevator contractor promptly. Review the cited items, authorize the necessary work, confirm the repair schedule, and gather the supporting documents. Keep copies of your submission and repair records together for future reference.
RiseTech can help
Inspection follow-up should come with clear answers. RiseTech Elevator can review your report, explain the necessary repairs, provide an estimate, and help prepare documentation for work we have completed or are contracted to perform.
We’re a locally owned, family-owned business serving San Antonio, Boerne, and the surrounding Texas Hill Country. We pride ourselves on responsiveness, straightforward communication, and being easy to work with.
Send us your inspection report.
Contact RiseTech Elevator to discuss your inspection report or service needs.
Sources
TDLR: Elevator/Escalator Inspection Report Submissions Citing Violations, April 17, 2026.
TDLR On The Level: Elevator Code Updates and New Program Processes, June 2026.
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