58-55-506. Elevator mechanic qualifications for licensure.

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Effective 1/1/2027

(1)An applicant for licensure as an elevator mechanic shall:

(a)provide documentation showing at least three-years' work experience in the elevator industry, in construction, maintenance, or service and repair;

(b)pass a written examination that the division administers by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or

(c)provide a certificate of completion from an elevator mechanic apprenticeship program that:

(i)meets standards substantially equal to those in this chapter; and

(ii)is registered with the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a state apprenticeship council.

(a)If a licensed elevator contractor cannot find a licensed elevator mechanic to perform elevator work, the contractor shall notify the division about the shortage of licensed personnel.

(b)A licensed elevator contractor shall request that the division issue a temporary elevator mechanic license to an individual whom the contractor certifies has an acceptable combination of documented experience and education to perform elevator work.

(c)If a licensed elevator contractor requests a temporary elevator mechanic license under Subsection (2)(b) , the division may issue the temporary license to the individual the licensed elevator contractor certifies if the individual:

(i)applies to the division; and

(ii)pays the fee the division determines in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 .

(d)The division shall specify the time period for which the temporary license is valid.

(e)The division may renew a temporary elevator mechanic license if the division determines that a shortage of licensed elevator mechanics continues.

Enacted by Chapter 42 , 2026 General Session