1. (a) QEI's shall submit a completed application for registration or renewal on the forms provided by the Department. A completed application shall include as a minimum:

   1. (1) the registration form with all blanks completed;
   2. (2) the applicable fee referenced in §74.80 of this title (relating to Fees); and
   3. (3) a copy of both sides of the qualification of elevator inspector (QEI) certification card.
   4. (4) QEI's must attend an orientation session conducted by the Department regarding forms and inspection procedures prior to performing inspections required by the Department.

2. (b) The renewal registration shall be on the anniversary of the QEI registration.

   1. (1) Inspectors shall attend an annual seminar conducted by the Department as part of the requirements to renew their registration.
   2. (2) Inspectors have a 15-day grace period to renew their registration after the expiration date of the previous registration. An inspector may conduct inspections during the grace period.
3. (c) The inspector shall notify the Department in writing within 30 days of any changes to information submitted on the application or renewal forms.

Source Note:The provisions of this §74.20 adopted to be effective January 7, 1994, 18 TexReg 9929; amended to be effective May 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 3779; amended to be effective August 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 5867.