1. (a) An individual registering with the Department as an inspector for the first time shall submit a completed application for registration on the forms provided by the Department.

   1. (1) A completed application shall include:

      1. (A) the registration form with all blanks completed;
      2. (B) the applicable fee referenced in §74.80; and
      3. (C) a copy of both sides of the ASME QEI-1 elevator safety inspector certification card.
   2. (2) Inspectors must attend an orientation session conducted by the Department regarding Department forms and inspection procedures.

2. (b) The renewal registration shall be on the first anniversary of the date of issuance of the inspector's registration. Inspectors shall submit a completed application for renewal on forms provided by the Department.

   1. (1) A completed application shall include:

      1. (A) the renewal form with all blanks completed;
      2. (B) the applicable fee referenced in §74.80; and
      3. (C) a copy of both sides of the ASME QEI-1 elevator safety inspector certification card.
   2. (2) Inspectors shall attend an annual seminar conducted by the Department as part of the requirements to renew their registration.
   3. (3) Inspectors must attend an annual Department sponsored or Department approved seven (7) hour continuing education program in order to renew registration.
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; amended to be effective February 6, 2003, 28 TexReg 929; amended to be effective December 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 10460.