230 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 12

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 230-1-12 - Elevator Mechanic: Licensure

A. Any person wishing to engage in the business of an elevator mechanic, in counties that have populations of more than 100,000 inhabitants, shall apply for and obtain an elevator mechanic license from the commissioner. The application shall contain the information and substantially comply with the "Application for License Renewal of License / Elevator Mechanic / Conveyance Safety Act," attached as Addendum "B" to this chapter.

1. No license shall be granted to any applicant unless the application fee required by §010 is paid.

2. An applicant for licensure must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the applicant possesses an acceptable combination of documented experience and education credits consisting of:

a. Not less than 3 years' work experience in the conveyance industry, in construction, maintenance, and service or repair, as verified by current and previous employers or contractors; and

b. Compliance with one of the following subsections - (i) or (ii) or (iii) or (iv):

i. Satisfactory completion of a written examination administered by the Elevator Safety Review Board or its designated provider, on the most recently enacted codes and standards for elevator mechanics; or

ii. Both of the following:

A. Acceptable proof that the applicant has worked as an elevator mechanic:

1. In conveyance construction, maintenance, or repair;

2. Lasting at least three (3) years, immediately prior to the effective date of the elevator mechanic's license;

3. Working without the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed elevator contractor; and

B. Satisfactory completion of a written examination approved by the commissioner; or

iii. A certificate of successful completion of the mechanic examination of a nationally recognized training program for the conveyance industry, such as the National Elevator Industry Educational Program, or its equivalent, with standards substantially similar to those set out in the "National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards Developed by the National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP) for Elevator Constructor Mechanics (O*NET/SOC Code: 47-4021.00) in Cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training," attached as Addendum "C" to this chapter; or

iv. A certificate of completion of an elevator mechanic apprenticeship program, registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the U.S. Department of Labor, whose content is substantially similar to that set out in Addendum "D" - "Apprenticeship Course Outlines."

230 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 12

Amended effective 6/7/2017.