SECTION 380:70-5-3. Elevator Inspector's License: Issuance, denial, and renewal

(a)   Elevator Witness Inspector. No elevator witness inspector's license shall be granted to any person unless he or she demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commissioner or Chief Elevator Inspector that he/she meets the current ASME QEI-1 Standards for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors or equivalent standard as determined by the Commissioner. No elevator witness inspector's license shall be granted to any person who also holds an elevator contractor's license or an elevator mechanic's license. The elevator witness inspector applicant must have at least one (1) year of experience in designing, installing, maintaining or inspecting elevators, escalators and other such conveyances. An elevator witness inspector license allows the licensee to witness periodic tests as required by the Elevator Safety Act and administrative rules.

(b)   Elevator Certificate Inspector. Applicants for a license to conduct periodic, but not initial, inspections of elevators or conveyances for the purpose of recommending the issuance of Certificates of Operation as required by this Act shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

(1)   Have at least two (2) years of experience as a licensed elevator witness inspector for elevators, escalators and other such conveyances;

(2)   Have successfully passed the written examination for elevator inspectors administered by an organization accredited by the ASME to certify elevator inspectors in accordance with the ASME, QEI-1 Standard or equivalent standard as determined by the Commissioner.

(3)   An Elevator Inspector's license may be granted to an individual not satisfying the requirements contained in 380:70-5-3(b)(1) and (2) at the discretion of the Commissioner upon the review of documents attesting to comparable qualifications.

(4)   Must not be employed by or have any financial interest in any business or operation which manufactures, installs, repairs, modifies or services elevators, escalators, or other such conveyances. This qualification does not prohibit employees of insurance companies insuring elevators and conveyances from obtaining a license as an elevator inspector.

(5)   No elevator certificate inspector's license shall be granted to any person who also holds an elevator contractor's license or an elevator mechanic's license.

(6)   An elevator certificate inspector may witness periodic tests and conduct inspections for the purpose of recommending a certificate of operation for existing elevators and conveyances as well as a temporary certificate of operation for elevators, but not personnel hoists, pursuant to OAC 380:70-3-9(b).

(c)   Elevator Special Inspector. No elevator special inspector's license shall be granted to any person unless he or she demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commissioner or Chief Elevator Inspector that he/she meets the current ASME QEI-1 Standards for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors or equivalent standard as determined by the Commissioner. No elevator special inspector's license shall be granted to any person who also holds an elevator contractor's license or an elevator mechanic's license. The elevator special inspector applicant must have at least one (1) year of experience in designing, installing, maintaining or inspecting elevators, escalators and other such conveyances. Elevator inspector's licenses for special inspectors may be issued and renewed upon receipt of payment of such fees as provided for in the Act and receipt of documentation on company letterhead from the inspector's employer that the licensee is an employee of the company. An elevator special inspector license allows the licensee to witness periodic tests and inspect elevators or conveyances insured by the special inspector's employer for the purpose of recommending the issuance of Certificates of Operation for existing elevators and conveyances as well as a temporary certificate of operation for elevators, but not personnel hoists, pursuant to OAC 380:70-3-9(b), as required by the Elevator Safety Act and administrative rules.

(d)   The Commissioner may appoint a Chief and Deputy Elevator Inspector who at the time of appointment are not in possession of a valid ASME QEI Certification or equivalent standard as determined by the Commissioner, but are in a trainee status, provided they successfully complete the required examination within twenty-four (24) months of appointment.

(e)   Applications for an elevator inspector's license shall be on forms provided by the Department.

(f)   Elevator inspector licenses shall be valid for a period of one (1) year and shall expire each year on the last day of the month of initial issuance. Elevator inspector's licenses not renewed on or before the expiration date shall become invalid.

(g)   Elevator inspector's licenses not renewed prior to the expiration date shall be subject to late fees and renewal fees as provided for in this Act.

(h)   The Department may revoke or deny approval or renewal of an elevator inspector's license for cause. The Department shall mail written notice to the applicant of the revocation or denial, the reason for the revocation or denial, and a statement that the applicant or licensee may be afforded the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, provided their written request is received by the Department within fifteen (15) days of the date of the revocation or denial notice.

[Source: Added at 24 Ok Reg 29, eff 11-1-06 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 2231, eff 6-25-07; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2262, eff 7-1-09; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1807, eff 7-11-13; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1731, eff 9-15-17]