Rule 1301:3-11-13 | State of emergency declaration; Emergency elevator mechanic's license.
(A) After the superintendent has declared a state of emergency in accordance with section 4785.05 of the Revised Code, an individual seeking an emergency elevator mechanic's license shall submit an application for such a license on a form prescribed by the division. The applicant shall supply the following information with the form provided by the division:
(1) Name, address, phone number, and email address of the applicant;
(2) Name, address, phone number, and email address of the licensed elevator contractor that has found the applicant to have an acceptable combination of documented experience and education to perform conveyance services without direct and immediate supervision, as required by division (B) of section 4785.05 of the Revised Code;
(3) A statement of the applicant's education, training, and experience qualifying him or her to obtain an emergency elevator mechanic's license; and
(4) Any additional information the division may reasonably require.
(B) Upon receipt of an application submitted in accordance with paragraph (A) of this rule, the division shall make a determination as to whether an emergency elevator mechanic's license should be issued to the applicant. In making this determination, the division may consider the following factors:
(1) The nature of the emergency, including the following:
(a) The severity of the emergency;
(b) The geographical area affected by the emergency;
(c) The length of time the emergency is likely to persist; and
(d) The approximate number of conveyances subject to the jurisdiction of Chapter 4785. of the Revised Code likely to be affected by the emergency.
(2) The applicant's qualifications for obtaining an emergency elevator mechanic's license, including the following:
(a) The applicant's education and training experience;
(b) The applicant's experience in performing conveyance services; and
(c) Any other experience the applicant may possess relevant to the performance of conveyance services.
(3) The availability of licensed elevator contractors and elevator mechanics to provide conveyance services in the area subject to the emergency; and
(4) Any other information the division deems relevant to the determination.
(C) Upon a favorable finding, the division shall issue an emergency elevator mechanic's license to the applicant. At the time the license is issued, the division shall provide notice to the emergency elevator mechanic licensee of all restrictions placed on the emergency license, if any, including geographical area and particular conveyance(s) upon which the licensee is authorized to perform conveyance services under the emergency license.
(D) Within ten days of the expiration of an emergency elevator mechanic's license, a renewal application may be submitted by the holder of the license. The division shall consider a renewal application in the same manner as an initial application as provided in paragraph (B) of this rule.
Last updated November 2, 2024 at 12:57 AM
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