Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 455C - Boilers, Elevators and Pressure Vessels
ELEVATORS
Certification of Elevator Mechanics
Section 455C.460 - Certificate: Application and prerequisites; issuance; expiration; restriction

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 455C.460

Current through September 16, 2024

1. An applicant for a certificate to work as an elevator mechanic must submit to the Mechanical Compliance Section:

(a) An application on a form prescribed by the Mechanical Compliance Section;

(b) The fee for the issuance of a certificate set forth in NAC 455C.450;

(c) A clear photograph of the face of the applicant;

(d) The statement required by NAC 455C.474; and

(e) Proof satisfactory to the Mechanical Compliance Section that the applicant:
(1) Has successfully completed a formal educational program or an apprenticeship, recognized by a state or federal apprenticeship program, in the construction, installation, alteration and repair of elevators;

(2) Has at least 12,000 hours of working experience in the construction, installation, alteration and repair of elevators;

(3) Has at least 10,000 hours of working experience in the construction, installation, alteration and repair of elevators and holds a current Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification issued by an organization that holds a QEI Certificate of Accreditation;

(4) Has at least 8,000 hours of working experience in the construction, installation, alteration and repair of elevators, has successfully completed at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of course work from an accredited college or university in an engineering field relating to the construction, installation, alteration and repair of elevators and holds a current Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification issued by an organization that holds a QEI Certificate of Accreditation; or

(5) Has at least 6,000 hours of working experience in the construction, installation, alteration and repair of private residence elevators.

2. If the Mechanical Compliance Section has reason to believe that the conduct of an applicant for a certificate has raised a reasonable question as to the applicant's competence to practice as an elevator mechanic with reasonable skill and safety, the Mechanical Compliance Section may require an examination of the applicant to determine his or her fitness to practice as an elevator mechanic. If such action is taken, the reasons for the action must be documented and must be available to the applicant being examined.

3. A certificate issued pursuant to this section expires at midnight on the date that is 1 year after the date of issuance, unless the certificate is renewed.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5, 6 and 7, if an applicant satisfies the requirements set forth in this section, the Mechanical Compliance Section shall issue a certificate to the applicant.

5. If the working experience of the applicant is limited to private residence elevators, the certificate issued pursuant to this section must only authorize the holder of the certificate to construct, install, alter or repair a private residence elevator.

6. If the working experience of the applicant is limited to personnel hoists and employee elevators on construction or demolition sites, the certificate issued pursuant to this section must only authorize the holder of the certificate to construct, install, alter or repair a personnel hoist or employee elevator on a construction or demolition site.

7. If the working experience of the applicant is limited to vertical reciprocating conveyors, the certificate issued pursuant to this section must only authorize the holder of the certificate to construct, install, alter or repair a vertical reciprocating conveyor.

Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R101-02, eff. 12-15-2004; A by R077-14, 1-16-2015; A by R045-20A, eff. 10/26/2020; A by R034-21A, eff. 7/26/2023

NRS 455C.110

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