Supervision and responsibilities

1. A licensed elevator contractor shall supervise the individuals installing conveyance equipment which may work as an apprentice under a licensed elevator mechanic may not allow an apprentice to work on any installation without direct constant supervision by a North Dakota licensed elevator mechanic or elevator contractor working directly with the apprentice at the worksite. 2. If an apprentice is found to be doing conveyance equipment work not under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic or elevator contractor, an investigative fee may be charged to cover the costs incurred by the board. Costs must be calculated at a rate of fifty dollars per hour and mileage rates currently allowed by North Dakota Century Code section 54-06-09 per mile of travel. 3. Elevator contractors shall maintain records of all individuals who are or will be performing conveyance work for the contractor and shall permit the electrical board to examine and copy all such records as required by this section. It is the responsibility of the elevator contractor to ensure all individuals who are or will be performing conveyance work are licensed or registered apprentices with the board. 4. Any elevator contractor who fails or refuses to comply with this section or who fails or refuses to comply or demonstrate compliance with this section at the request of the board or its representative shall subject the individual's license to nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation by the board. 5. An elevator contractor may exercise its privileges as a licensed contractor for no more than one shop or business and shall comply with provisions as required for contracting with the secretary of state's office as stated in North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-07. An elevator contractor must be actively engaged in the supervision of every project certified under that contractor's license. An elevator contractor shall notify the board office immediately upon changing their status for the business they represent.