HAR §16-81-3. Definitions

As used in this chapter: "Apprentice" or "apprentice elevator mechanic" means any person who is in training to acquire the skills to become an elevator mechanic and who is required to work for at least two years under an elevator mechanic's supervision as defined in this chapter. "Board" means the elevator mechanics licensing board created by chapter 448H, HRS "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs. §16-81-4 81-3 "Direct supervision" means that a licensed elevator mechanic is on the premises where the work is being performed and is supervising and directing the work of the apprentice. "Elevator mechanic" means any person who engages in the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work or adjustments of any elevator, dumbwaiter, stage lift, mechanized parking garage elevator, escalator, moving walk or ramp, manlift including any construction, reconstruction, alteration, or adjustment of the structure or facility of which the same may be a part or to which the same may be attached, necessary for proper completion of the work on the elevator, dumbwaiter, stage lift, mechanized parking garage elevator, escalator, moving walk or ramp, or manlift. "General supervision" means that a licensed elevator mechanic is supervising the apprentice and is in the same or adjacent building or buildings, or that the apprentice is in the immediate vicinity of the licensed elevator mechanic on the maintenance route. General supervision applies only to work by the apprentice elevator mechanic which involves cleaning, oiling, greasing, and painting. [Eff 3/4/76; am and ren §16-81-3, 6/22/81; am and comp 12/10/88; am and comp 9/20/99] (Auth: HRS §448H-5) (Imp: HRS §448H-1)