New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Lab - Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chapter Lab 1300 - ELEVATORS
Part Lab 1303 - PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING ELEVATOR AND ACCESSIBILITY LIFT MECHANICS AND INSPECTORS
Section Lab 1303.05 - Examination Required

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Lab 1303.05

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Upon the department's approval of a completed application form ELA the applicant shall be entitled to one examination providing the following minimum experience is met:

(1) For an accessibility lift mechanic license:
a.Two years of documented experience working as a accessibility lift mechanic's helper/apprentice with an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 2-year period, in this state directly under a licensed New Hampshire accessibility lift mechanic; or

b.Three consecutive years holding a certificate or license of competency working as an accessibility lift mechanic an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 3- year period;

(2) For an accessibility lift inspector's license, 2- years of experience working as an accessibility lift mechanic;

(3) For an elevator mechanic license:
a.Two years of documented experience as an elevator mechanic's helper/apprentice with an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 2-year period, working in this state directly under a licensed New Hampshire elevator mechanic; or

b.Three consecutive years holding a certificate or license of competency working as an elevator mechanic an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 3 -year period; or

(4) For an elevator inspector' license, 2 years experience working as an elevator mechanic.

(b) The examination shall be in 2 parts, as follows:

(1) A written part consisting of true and false, multiple choice, short answer and essay questions to allow the applicant to demonstrate technical and practical knowledge of elevator and accessibility lifts, as applicable and the codes adopted by this state in RSA 157-B:3 and 4 and Lab 1302; and

(2) Upon successful completion on the written part, above, a oral part consisting of verbal questions and answers to demonstrate the applicant's working knowledge of all functions and operations of all equipment as adopted by this state in Lab 1302.

(c) The department shall notify the applicant in writing of the next scheduled exam date at least 14 days in advance of the examination date.

(d) The department shall schedule the examination no later than 60 days from the date the completed application is received and approved by the department.

(e) If the applicant completes both parts of the exam (b)(1) and (2), above, with at least 70% accuracy, the applicant shall be issued a license.

(f) If the applicant fails the examination and wants to re-take the exam, the applicant shall re-apply and the department shall notify the applicant in writing of the newly scheduled examination date.

#6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07

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