Section 16-81-5 - Apprentices; registration required(a) All apprentice elevator mechanics shall be registered with the board.(b) An apprentice elevator mechanic may perform the work of an elevator mechanic without a license under chapter 448H, HRS; provided that the apprentice elevator mechanic is under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic on the premises where the work is being performed. Where the work involves only cleaning, oiling, greasing, and painting, the apprentice may work alone under the general supervision of the licensed elevator mechanic in the same or adjacent building, or buildings, or in the immediate vicinity of the licensed elevator mechanic on the maintenance route.(c) An applicant for registration as an apprentice elevator mechanic shall submit a complete application form, and submit the appropriate fees.(d) An apprentice elevator mechanic shall complete a minimum of two years of work experience before applying for the elevator mechanic's examination and license. The starting date of the two-year experience requirement shall be the recorded date of registration as an apprentice elevator mechanic with the board.[Eff 3/4/76; am and ren § 16-81-5, 6/22/81; am and comp 12/10/88; am and comp 9/20/99] (Auth: HRS § 448H-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 448H-2, 448H-5, 448H-6)