Elevator Inspections and Certificate of Occupancy Renewals: What Texas and California Building Owners Must Have in Order

Commercial building lobby in Houston TX showing stainless-steel elevator doors and a Certificate of Inspection posted on the wall beside the cab, as required for CO renewal in Texas.

Quick Answer: In Texas, elevators must pass an annual safety inspection by a state-licensed inspector under the Texas Elevator Safety Act before a Certificate of Occupancy can be renewed; in California, elevators must meet annual inspection requirements enforced by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Elevator Unit, with inspections conducted against ASME […]