Elevator mechanic license; eligibility criteria; initial license
requirements; renewal license; license expiration
Sec. 12. (a) After May 1, 2003, an individual may not act as an
elevator mechanic unless the individual holds an elevator mechanic
license issued under this chapter. A license is not required for an
elevator apprentice.
(b) An individual who is an applicant for an elevator mechanic
license must meet one (1) of the following eligibility criteria:
(1) Hold an active elevator mechanic license issued by a state
that has a licensing program that is at least equivalent to the
elevator mechanic licensing program established under this
chapter.
(2) Satisfy both of the following:
(A) Have at least one (1) of the following types of work
experience or training:
(i) Have at least three (3) years of documented work
experience in the elevator industry in construction,
maintenance, and service or repair.
(ii) Have at least eighteen (18) months experience in the
elevator industry in construction, maintenance, and service
or repair and have at least three (3) years experience in a
related field that is certified by a licensed elevator
contractor.
(iii) Complete an apprenticeship program that is registered
with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the
United States Department of Labor or a state
apprenticeship program and that the commission
determines is at least equivalent to three (3) years of work
experience in the elevator industry in construction,
maintenance, and service or repair.
(B) Successfully complete a written competency
examination approved by the commission.
(3) Successfully complete an elevator mechanic's program that
consists of a combination of extensive training and a
comprehensive examination that the commission has
determined is at least equivalent to both the work experience
required under subdivision (2)(A)(i) and the competency
examination established under subdivision (2)(B).
(4) Furnish acceptable proof to the department of:
(A) at least three (3) years work experience in the elevator
industry in construction, maintenance, service or repair; and
(B) current performance of the duties of an elevator
mechanic in Indiana without direct supervision;
and apply for the license on or before May 1, 2003.
(c) An applicant for an initial elevator mechanic license must do
the following:
(1) Submit to the department an application provided by the
department that contains the following information:
(A) The name, business address, telephone number, and
electronic mail address of the applicant.
(B) Any other information the department requires.
(2) Submit to the department any proof of eligibility the
department requires.
(3) Pay the nonrefundable and nontransferable license fee
established under IC 22-12-6-6.
(4) Affirm under penalty of perjury that all information
provided to the department is true to the best of the applicant's
knowledge and belief.
(d) An applicant for a renewal elevator mechanic license must do
the following:
(1) Submit to the department an application provided by the
department that contains the following information:
(A) The name, business address, telephone number, and
electronic mail address of the applicant.
(B) Any other information the department requires.
(2) Submit proof of completion of the continuing education
required by section 15 of this chapter.
(3) Pay the nonrefundable and nontransferable license fee
established under IC 22-12-6-6.
(4) Affirm under penalty of perjury that all information
provided to the department is true to the best of the applicant's
knowledge and belief.
(e) An initial elevator mechanic license issued under this chapter
expires on December 31 of the second year after the license was
issued.
(f) A renewal of an elevator mechanic license is valid for two (2)
years.
(g) An individual engaged in the business of an elevator mechanic
shall carry the individual's license and present the license for
inspection by a representative of the department upon request.
As added by P.L.119-2002, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.141-2003,
SEC.15.
Last modified: May 27, 2006