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Elevator/Escalator Inspection Report Submissions Citing Violations

Posted in: Elevator and Escalator Safety

In accordance with Texas Administrative Code, §74.50(a)(3), the owner of a building or facility, in which an elevator, escalator or other equipment is located and regulated by TDLR, is required to submit to the department within 30 days of the equipment inspection date, written documentation to verify that all violations cited on the inspection report… Read More about Elevator/Escalator Inspection Report Submissions Citing Violations

Mandatory Virtual Inspector Training Seminar Scheduled For Numerous Dates in July

Posted in: Elevator and Escalator Safety

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Elevator Safety Program will conduct a mandatory, virtual Inspector Training Seminar for all Texas licensed elevator inspectors. The department will offer numerous times and dates throughout July, but inspectors only need to attend one session. The training will offer valuable insight into elevator code requirements and standardized… Read More about Mandatory Virtual Inspector Training Seminar Scheduled For Numerous Dates in July

Boiler Inspection Reports and Insurance Change Notices

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

Pursuant to Texas Boiler Law §755.027(a), which gives the TDLR Executive Director the authority to stipulate the manner in which reports are filed with the Department, all Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) shall submit all Boiler Inspection Reports and Insurance Change Notices via Jurisdiction Online (JO). Any Inspection Reports or Insurance Change Notices submitted via email… Read More about Boiler Inspection Reports and Insurance Change Notices

TDLR Implements New Inspection Form

Posted in: Orthotists and Prosthetists

TDLR Field Inspections Implements New Inspection Form To better serve you and increase our efficiency, TDLR’s Field Inspections division is implementing a new system that our inspectors will use to track their inspections electronically instead of using paper forms. This new method, which we’re calling “eInspections,” will allow us to better serve you, increase our… Read More about TDLR Implements New Inspection Form

Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors

Posted in: Barbering and Cosmetology, Driver Education and Safety, Licensed Breeders, Massage Therapy, Midwives, Mold Assessors and Remediators, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs, Used Auto Parts Recyclers

Inspectors for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will never request or accept money under any circumstances while calling, visiting or conducting an inspection. Real TDLR inspectors will: Real TDLR inspectors cannot and will not: If someone posing as a TDLR employee approaches or calls you, please contact TDLR and law enforcement immediately. Impersonating a public servant is… Read More about Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors

COVID-19: Boiler Inspection Requirements Temporarily Suspended

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

To help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, TDLR requested and received authority from Governor Greg Abbott to suspend certain regulatory requirements statewide, to the extent necessary to extend inspection time requirements for boilers. TDLR investigators will respond in case of an accident or emergency. Please check the TDLR COVID-19 webpage for the most up-to-date… Read More about COVID-19: Boiler Inspection Requirements Temporarily Suspended

Tow Inspections Discontinued

Posted in: Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs

Effective immediately, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is discontinuing periodic inspections of tow companies. Local jurisdictions have ordinances overseeing tow company and tow truck operations, and the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles also inspect tow trucks, depending on their size. Discontinuing these periodic, routine inspections will reduce… Read More about Tow Inspections Discontinued