The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to establish requirements for semiannual inspections of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. It introduces a new definition for "semiannual inspection," which is defined as an inspection performed twice within a 12-month period according to specific ASME and ASCE codes. The bill also mandates that the commission provide rules for these semiannual inspections, replacing the previous requirement for annual inspections. Additionally, it requires building owners to have their equipment inspected semiannually by a registered elevator inspector and to file inspection reports with the executive director within 30 days of the inspection.

Furthermore, the bill allows for emergency orders to disconnect power to equipment if there is an imminent danger to safety or if a semiannual inspection has not been conducted in over two years. It repeals a previous section of the code related to annual inspections, thereby fully transitioning to a semiannual inspection requirement. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 754.011, Health and Safety Code 754.015, Health and Safety Code 754.019, Health and Safety Code 754.0235 (Health and Safety Code 754)