Elevator Mechanic

PURPOSE: This rule specifies the scope of work performed by an elevator mechanic and license application process. PUBLISHERS NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) No person shall erect, construct, alter, replace, test, relocate, maintain, remove, dismantle, or wire any conveyance from the mainline feeder terminals on the controller of any equipment covered by sections 701.350 to 701.383, RSMo, and 11 CSR 40-5.010 to 11 CSR 40-5.150 except a person who solely installs and maintains equipment covered by American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A10.4 and ANSI A90.1 unless they possess a Missouri Elevator Mechanic License as described in this rule and are working for a Missouri elevator contractor pursuant to this rule. Use of a licensed elevator mechanic is not required for removing or dismantling equipment covered by sections 701.350 to 701.383, RSMo, and 11 CSR 40-5.010 to 11 CSR 40-5.150 which is destroyed as a result of a complete demolition of a secured structure or where the hoist-way or well-way is demolished back to the basic support structure, as long as no access is permitted therein to endanger the safety and welfare of a person. A licensed mechanic who performs work on any equipment not currently registered with the department shall report such non-registered equipment to the department as soon as possible, but not to exceed five (5) business days after performing work thereon. Failure to provide notification to the department may result in disciplinary action against the mechanic’s license. No future work on such equipment shall be performed until such equipment is registered with the department. (2) No licensed mechanic shall have under their direct supervision more than two (2) helpers/apprentices. (A) Direct supervision of a helper/apprentice in construction, modernization, and repair is defined as having a licensed mechanic on the same jobsite. (B) Direct supervision of a helper/apprentice in maintenance is defined as a licensed mechanic having the ability to physically intervene with a helper/apprentice within a safe and prudent timeframe. Only a licensed mechanic shall be allowed to take equipment covered by sections 701.350 to 701.383, RSMo, and 11 CSR 40-5.010 to 11 CSR 405.150 out of service or return such equipment to service. (3) The licensee shall carry his/her license on their person at all times when performing the duties of an elevator mechanic I or II. (4) Performing work as an elevator mechanic without first obtaining an elevator mechanic I or II license may result in permanent licensure denial by the board. (5) Any elevator equipment work performed by a state licensed elevator mechanic pursuant to 11 CSR 40-5.165 and requiring a state inspection, such work shall only be inspected by a state licensed elevator inspector. (6) Any elevator equipment testing performed by a state licensed elevator mechanic and requiring a state elevator safety inspection, such testing shall only be witnessed by a state licensed elevator inspector. (7) All applicants for an elevator mechanic I or II license shall submit to the board the following: (A) A completed Application for Elevator Mechanic, a copy of the Application for Elevator Mechanic form may be obtained from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, PO Box 844, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0844 and online at www.dfs.dps.mo.gov; (B) A copy of a valid state driver’s license or state identification card as proof of applicant’s identity; (C) Two (2) passport-type photographs (2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) in size); and (D) The applicable fee, as set out in 11 CSR 40-5.195. AUTHORITY: sections 701.355 and 701.377, RSMo Supp. 2013.* Original rule filed Nov. 12, 2014, effective June 30, 2015. *Original authority: 701.355, RSMo 1994, amended 2009 and 701.377, RSMo 1994, amended 2004.