7 Colo. Code Regs. § 1101-8-4-1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024

Section 7 CCR 1101-8-4-1 - General Requirements

This section describes the requirements for the licensing of Conveyance Contractors, Conveyance Mechanics and Conveyance Inspectors.

(1) Each License allows the licensee to perform the applicable duties of installation, Alteration, Replacement, maintenance, removal, dismantling, or inspection of a conveyance as listed on the License.

(2) A Conveyance Apprentice shall not be licensed by the Administrator and shall conduct activities listed in Section 4-1 (1) only under the supervision of a Licensed Conveyance Mechanic, except as follows:

(a) Deliver and stage conveyance components, not to include hoisting or assembly.

(b) Access the Hoistway and operate and position the elevator car via the car-top inspection station.

(c) Re-lamp, Replace or Repair light fixtures.

(d) Clean or paint a Hoistway, pit, machine room or equipment.

(e) Oil or grease equipment.

(f) Replace Escalator and Moving Walk combplate teeth.

(3) Personnel employed by the Administrator or an Approved AHJ, and designated as Elevator Personnel, may access the elevator Hoistway or any other conveyance component at any time in the performance of their duties, although not including activities as described in Section 4-1 (1).

(4) Other personnel may access the elevator Hoistway or machine room to conduct activities other than those described in Section 4-1 (1) as follows:

(a) Emergency Personnel in the performance of emergency evacuation or training activities.

(b) Authorized Personnel designated by the Conveyance Owner in the MCP as personnel trained to assist in the event of an emergency.

(c) Personnel employed by a Conveyance Contractor and designated as Elevator Personnel.

(d) Personnel authorized by a Conveyance Owner or Conveyance Contractor to conduct other work only under the following conditions:

(i) When elevator equipment operation is necessary, a Conveyance Mechanic or Inspector shall operate the equipment.

(ii) When elevator equipment operation is not necessary, a Conveyance Mechanic shall ensure that the elevator and all related equipment has been positioned safely, proper disconnect lockout/tagout procedures have been followed, and the conveyance has been physically secured from movement prior to the person accessing the Hoistway. The Conveyance Mechanic is then permitted to leave the building. Following completion of the work, only a Conveyance Mechanic shall release the equipment for operation.

(5) The Administrator may request documentation in addition to that described in the following sections to verify the accuracy of information provided with a License application.

(6) Fees to obtain a License are listed in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1: Licensing Fees
License Type	License Fee
Mechanic	$125.00
Temporary Mechanic	$25.00
Contractor	$500.00
Inspector	$175.00
Replacement License	$25.00

Section 4-1-1Conveyance Mechanic License

(1) The Administrator may issue a Conveyance Mechanic License to the applicant if the applicant has provided documentation required in this Section. The Conveyance Mechanic License will indicate the type(s) of conveyance(s) on which the licensee is allowed to conduct work per these regulations. The types of Conveyance Mechanic Licenses are as follows:

(a) Type 1: All conveyances with the exception of APMs, which would include elevators, Escalators, Moving Walks and Platform Lifts, as described in ASME A17.1 and A18.1(i) If the initial training program or continuing education does not include training for Escalators and Moving Walks, an exclusion will be applied to the license that will not allow the Conveyance Mechanic to work on that type of equipment

(b) Type 2: Platform Lifts only, as described in ASME A18.1

(c) Type 3: APM as described in ASCE 21

(d) Type 4: All conveyances listed in (1)(a) and (c) of this Section

(2) A person applying for a Conveyance Mechanic license shall submit to the Administrator a completed Conveyance Mechanic License application using the form that is provided on the Administrator's website, the license fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations and documentation that, as determined by the Administrator, indicates the applicant is qualified under one of the following scenarios:

(a) The applicant submits documentation that proves that the applicant has successfully completed a Conveyance Mechanic training program. This program will be subject to audit by the Administrator. Evaluation criteria for Administrator audit may include, but is not limited to, review of course materials, required classroom and field hours, classroom activities, and test materials and procedures. Based on evaluation of the Conveyance Mechanic license training curriculum, the Administrator may set limitations on the License issued. To be approved, the training program shall either:

(i) Be registered with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (USDOL) under specific apprentice occupation categories assigned by the USDOL to License types listed in (1) of this Section, and shall include classroom and field training according to the USDOL requirements on the actual equipment listed in the License types

(ii) Be approved by the Administrator. Applicants seeking licensure under programs approved solely by the Administrator shall submit to the Administrator an executed affidavit on a form that is provided by the Administrator and signed by the applicant which states that during the applicant's participation in the approved program, the applicant's work experience consisted of at least 1,700 hours per year performing activities listed in the work process schedule attached to the affidavit.

(b) In lieu of qualifying pursuant to (2)(a) of this Section, the applicant may qualify if the applicant submits to the Administrator one of the following types of documentation:

(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a current and valid license from another state whose standards, as determined by the Administrator, meet or exceed those of these regulations. This documentation will consist of:

(A) A copy of the License.

(B) Contact name, phone number and name of the issuing department of the state in which the License was obtained.

(ii) Documentation that the applicant has obtained both of the following items:

(A) Three years of work experience as a Conveyance Mechanic on non-residential conveyances without supervision. One year of work experience will equal 1,700 hours. Documentation of work experience will consist of:

(I) A statement on the employer's letterhead and signed by the personnel administrator or other person of authority affirming that the condition in (A) is true; and

(II) Personnel records that indicate the timeframe and listing of hours for completion of the experience described in (A); or

(III) An affidavit on a form that is provided by the Administrator and signed by the applicant which states that the work experience indicated in personnel records submitted consists of unsupervised mechanic activities listed in the work process schedule attached to the affidavit.

(B) A passing score on an examination provided by the Administrator, or on a similar exam as determined by the Administrator, on the codes and standards that relate to the type of Conveyance Mechanic License applied for, as described in (1) of this Section.

(3) A person who obtains a Conveyance Mechanic License shall also complete 8 hours of continuing education that has been approved by the Administrator every 2 years.

(4) Following review of the application, the Administrator will notify the applicant of the approval or disapproval of the application. If the applicant is approved, the notification will include the Conveyance Mechanic License number, the type(s) of conveyance(s) on which the Conveyance Mechanic may perform work, a License card and a payment receipt. If the applicant is not approved, the notification will include a description of the deficiencies in the application.

(5) The Conveyance Mechanic License issued by the Administrator shall be valid for one year. The Administrator may renew a License, provided the applicant submits the following:

(a) A completed Conveyance Mechanic License application form

(b) License renewal fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations

(c) A copy of certification indicating that the applicant completed continuing education required in this Section

Section 4-1-2Emergency and Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License

(1) When an emergency exists, as defined in § 9-5.5-108(2) C.R.S., the Administrator may issue an Emergency Conveyance Mechanic License. This License will be issued to a person who, based on the judgment of a Conveyance Contractor, has acceptable documented experience and education to perform work on specific types of conveyances identified in Section 1-5 of these regulations. Within 5 business days after commencing work, the applicant will complete and submit the Conveyance Mechanic License application to the Administrator. There will be no license fee for an Emergency Conveyance Mechanic License.

(2) Upon notification to the Administrator from a Conveyance Contractor that there are no Conveyance Mechanics available to perform conveyance work, the Administrator may issue a Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License.

(a) This License will be issued to a person who is:

(i) Enrolled in and progressing through a mechanic training program as described in 4-1-1(2) of these regulations, and

(ii) Based on the judgment of a Conveyance Contractor, has acceptable documented experience and education to perform work on specific types of conveyances identified in Section 4-1-1(1) of these regulations.

(b) At least 5 working days prior to commencing work, the Conveyance Contractor who will employ the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic shall submit the following documentation to the Administrator.

(i) A completed Temporary Conveyance Mechanic license application on the form that is provided on the Administrator's website.

(ii) The License fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations.

(3) Following review of the application, the Administrator will notify the Conveyance Contractor and Temporary Conveyance Mechanic applicant of the approval or disapproval of the application. If the applicant is approved, the notification will include the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License number and the type of conveyance on which the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic may perform work. If the applicant is not approved, the notification will describe the deficiencies in the application.

(4) The Emergency Conveyance Mechanic License will be valid for 60 days and the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License will be valid for 30 days. The Administrator may renew a Temporary Mechanic License, provided the Conveyance Contractor submits the License fee and notification to the Administrator that renewal is requested for a license issued the prior month. This documentation may include multiple License renewal requests for Temporary Conveyance Mechanics.

Section 4-1-3Conveyance Contractor License

(1) The Administrator will consider issuing a Conveyance Contractor license to a company if the applicant submits to the Administrator a completed Conveyance Contractor License application using the form provided on the Administrator's website, the License fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations and:

(a) The applicant employs, at a minimum, one Conveyance Mechanic licensed with the Administrator, as indicated on the License application. The employment of Temporary or Emergency Conveyance Mechanics does not satisfy this requirement.

(b) A certificate of insurance, declaration page or insurance policy indicating that the applying company possesses insurance coverage according to § 9-5.5-115(1) C.R.S.

(2) The Conveyance Contractor License issued by the Administrator shall be valid for one year. The Administrator may renew a License, provided the applicant maintains current insurance according to (1)(b) of this Section and submits the following:

(a) A completed Conveyance Contractor License application form

(b) Documentation as described in (1)(a) of this Section

(c) License renewal fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations

Section 4-1-4Conveyance Inspector License

(1) The Administrator may issue a Conveyance Inspector License to the applicant if the applicant has provided documentation required in this Section. The Conveyance Inspector License will indicate the type of conveyance for which the licensee is allowed to inspect per these regulations. The types of Conveyance Inspector Licenses are as follows:

(a) Type 1: All conveyances, with the exception of APMs, which would include Elevators, Escalators, Personnel Hoists, Moving Walks and Platform Lifts, as described in ASME A17.1 and A18.1

(b) Type 2: APM as defined in ASCE 21

(c) Type 3: All conveyances listed in (a) and (b) of this Section

(2) A person applying for a Conveyance Inspector license shall submit to the Administrator a completed Conveyance Inspector license application using the form that is provided on the Administrator's website, the License fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations and documentation that, as determined by the Administrator, indicates that the applicant is qualified under one of the following scenarios.

(a) Private Conveyance Inspector.

(i) To obtain a Type 1 Conveyance Inspector License, the applicant shall submit to the Administrator documentation that, as determined by the Administrator, proves one of the following:

(A) The applicant is certified to inspect conveyances by a nationally-recognized conveyance association, which will consist of a copy of the front and back of a current certification card from the issuing association, or

(B) The applicant qualifies as Elevator Personnel as defined in ASME A17.1 and has been approved to take the certification exam offered by a nationally-recognized conveyance association as determined by the Administrator. The applicant shall attend the first available exam offered by a nationally-recognized conveyance association and obtain certification within 6 months of licensure. If the applicant fails the exam, the Administrator may suspend the applicant's License until proof of certification is submitted to the Administrator.

(ii) To obtain a Type 2 Conveyance Inspector License, the applicant will submit to the Administrator documentation that, as determined by the Administrator, indicates one of the following:

(A) The applicant possesses a current Professional Engineer license, or

(B) The applicant has, at a minimum, three years of experience participating in APM inspections and audits.

(b) AHJ Conveyance Inspector or AHJ-appointed Conveyance Inspector

(i) To obtain a Type 1 Conveyance Inspector License, the applicant shall comply with (2)(a)(i)(A) of this section, or

(ii) The applicant submits the following items to the Administrator.

(A) Documentation that the applicant intends to obtain certification within one year following the completion of the requirement listed in (2)(b)(ii)(B) of this section.

(B) Documentation showing that the applicant has completed at least 8 weeks of conveyance inspection activities under the direct supervision of a Conveyance Inspector prior to conducting conveyance inspection activities without direct supervision. During this supervised period, the licensee shall be trained on the inspection of any type of conveyance which the licensee will encounter in the inspection territory. This documentation shall be submitted to and approved by the Administrator and should indicate that the applicant has received the required supervision prior to conducting unsupervised conveyance inspection activities.

(3) If a licensee qualifies by (2)(a)(i)(B) or (2)(b)(ii) of this Section and the licensee fails to obtain certification as required, the Administrator may suspend or revoke the licensee's Conveyance Inspector License.

(4) New applicants shall successfully pass a test that will be administered by the Administrator on these regulations, policies and guidance documents which are available on the Administrator's website.

(a) New applicants shall successfully pass the test administered by the Administrator before a License will be issued.

(b) Applicants shall obtain a passing score of not less than 90%.

(c) This exam requirement does not apply to those applying for a Type 2 inspector License or inspectors employed by the Administrator.

(d) The Administrator may waive or alter this exam requirement as necessary.

(5) Any Private or AHJ-appointed Conveyance Inspector applicant shall also submit to the Administrator a certificate of insurance or insurance policy indicating that the applicant possesses insurance coverage according to § 9-5.5-115(2) C.R.S.

(6) An AHJ Conveyance Inspector applicant is exempt from the requirement to provide insurance, pursuant to § 9-5.5-115(2) C.R.S., while performing Approved AHJ official duties.

(7) If a licensee receives a Type 1 Conveyance Inspector License and will be conducting inspection activities on Escalators or Moving Walks, the licensee shall complete at least 8 hours of inspection training on this equipment prior to conducting unsupervised inspection activities on this equipment. This training shall consist of direct supervision under a Conveyance Inspector who has at least 8 hours of experience inspecting, installing or maintaining this type of equipment. This requirement shall not apply to a licensee who has received training on this type of equipment through an Administrator-approved training program.

(8) The Conveyance Inspector License issued by the Administrator shall be valid for one year. The Administrator may renew a License, provided the applicant submits the following:

(a) A completed Conveyance Inspector License application form.

(b) Documentation that the applicant is certified by a nationally-recognized conveyance association.

(c) Certification through the Administrator indicating completion of continuing education as approved by the Administrator. A Type 2 Conveyance Inspector is exempt from this requirement.

(d) A certificate of insurance, declaration page or insurance policy indicating that the applicant possesses insurance coverage according to § 9-5.5-115(2) C.R.S.

(e) License renewal fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations.

7 CCR 1101-8-4-1

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