Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR)
Chapter 539 - LICENSED LIFT MECHANICS
Section 041-539-2 - Qualifications for Initial Licensure

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

To qualify for a lift mechanic's license, an applicant must:

A. Experience. Present satisfactory written evidence that the applicant:

(1) Has at least 2 years' experience in the service, repair, alteration or installation of lifts while employed by an elevator company;

(2) Has at least 4000 hours' experience, over at least a 2-year period, in the service, repair, alteration or installation of lifts other than while employed by an elevator company;

(3) Has at least 4000 hours' experience, over at least a 2-year period, in the service, repair, alteration or installation of lifts either while employed by an elevator company or in any other capacity; or

(4) Holds a current Maine elevator mechanic's license.

B. Examination. Obtain a grade of at least 80% on an examination administered by the Director. To be eligible to take the examination, the applicant must satisfy the requirements of section 2, paragraph A. An applicant holding a current Maine elevator mechanic's license need not take the examination;

C. Deadline for Application. Apply for the license within 90 days after receiving notification of a passing score on the examination; and

D. Fee; Forfeiture. Submit the examination fee for a lift mechanic's license together with the application for the license. An applicant for licensure who fails to appear for a scheduled examination without notifying the Director before the examination forfeits the examination fee.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Maine may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.