Elevator Mechanic License

PURPOSE: This rule describes the scope of work and eligibility requirements to obtain an elevator mechanic I or II license. (1) Elevator Mechanic I—This license authorizes the holder to construct, install, alter, maintain, examine, relocate, test, remove, service, and repair all types of elevators and other conveyances in any location as covered in sections 701.350 to 701.383, RSMo, 11 CSR 40-5.010 to 11 CSR 40-5.195, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 and ASME A18.1. (A) Elevator Mechanic I license may be granted only to individuals who have demonstrated their qualifications and abilities in meeting one (1) of the following paragraphs: 1. Possess a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship program registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training for elevator mechanics; 2. Applicants with licenses issued by another state shall provide the board documentation that the out-of-state licensing requirements meet or exceed Missouri requirements, and that the license is valid and has not been revoked or suspended; or 3. The board may, at its discretion, issue a license to an applicant who provides documentation the applicant has a minimum of four (4) years of prior experience and acceptable training, and has successfully passed a mechanic examination of a nationally recognized training program acceptable to the board; and 4. Upon approval of an application by the board and receipt of the applicable fee, the board may issue an elevator mechanic I license effective for a two- (2-) year period from date of issuance or renewal, unless thereafter revoked or suspended. (2) Elevator Mechanic II—This license authorizes the holder to construct, install, alter, maintain, examine, relocate, test, remove, service, and repair all types of conveyances in any location, as covered in sections 701.350 to 701.383, RSMo, 11 CSR 40-5.010 to 11 CSR 40-5.150, and ASME A18.1, as well as section 5.2 of ASME A17.1 as it specifically relates to Limited-Use/Limited Application elevators and Section 7 of ASME A17.1 as it specifically relates to dumbwaiters. (A) Elevator mechanic II license may be granted only to individuals who have demonstrated their qualifications and abilities meeting (1) of the following paragraphs: 1. Possess a certificate of completion documenting the applicant has successfully passed the mechanic examination of a nationally recognized training program for the elevator industry access products (ASME A18.1) as accepted by the board; 2. Possess a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship program registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training for elevator mechanics; 3. Applicants with licenses issued by another state shall provide the board documentation that the out-of-state licensing requirements meet or exceed Missouri requirements, and that the license is valid and has not been revoked or suspended; or 4. For an applicant whose experience does not immediately precede their application the board may, at its discretion, issue a license to an applicant who provides documentation acceptable to the board to establish the applicant has sufficient previous training and experience related to the elevator industry; and 5. Upon approval of an application by the board and receipt of the applicable fee, the board may issue an elevator mechanic license II, which will be in effect for a two- (2-) year period from date of issuance or renewal, unless thereafter revoked or suspended. AUTHORITY: sections 701.355 and 701.377, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Nov. 12, 2014, effective June 30, 2015. Amended: Filed Oct. 16, 2019, effective April 30, 2020. *Original authority: 701.355, RSMo 1994, amended 2009 and 701.377, RSMo 1994, amended 2004.