N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-12A.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 5:23-12A.3 - Qualified elevator device inspector

(a) A candidate for certification as a qualified elevator device inspector for the inspection and testing of elevator devices enrolled under this subchapter shall pay a nonrefundable fee of $ 65.00 and shall meet the following competence and experience requirements:

1. Seven years of experience consisting of one or a combination of the following:

i. Experience in construction, design, or supervision as a journeyman in a skilled trade currently regulated by the elevator subcode;

ii. Experience as an elevator inspector; or

iii. Experience as a construction contractor in a field of construction currently regulated by the elevator subcode; and

2. Demonstration of competence by successful completion of one of the following:

i. Successful completion of the examination module 6B-Elevator General of the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors administered by the Chauncy Group, a subsidiary of the Educational Testing Service for the Department; or

ii. Possession of a current Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certificate issued pursuant to ASME QEI-1-1993.

(b) The certificate shall be renewed every three years upon the submission of a renewal application, payment of a renewal fee of $ 65.00 and submission of documentation of continuing education as follows:

1. Documentation of having completed 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in a related technical subject area, as approved by the Division of Codes and Standards, within the three-year period preceding the date of application. One CEU equals 10 contact hours;

2. Annual submission of a current QEI certificate; or

3. Submission of equivalent certification approved by the Division of Codes and Standards.

(c) A qualified elevator device inspector, when employed by a qualified elevator device inspection firm, shall perform, and certify by signature, the inspection and tests required by this subchapter. The qualified inspector shall not inspect his or her own work; however, the qualified elevator device inspector may perform work as required under the contract of full service needs on the device he or she is inspecting at the time of the inspection and test, provided that work does not require more than one person. The maintenance and repair of a contracted device that is required at any other time under a contract of full service needs shall be performed by another individual, and not by the certifying inspector.

(d) The Department may revoke a certificate, suspend a certificate for not more than one year, and/or assess a civil penalty of not more than $ 500.00 for each violation, if the Department determines that a qualified inspector:

1. Has violated any provision of the State Uniform Construction Code;

2. Has obtained a certificate by fraud or misrepresentation;

3. Has been grossly negligent or has engaged in misconduct in the performance of his or her duties pursuant to this subchapter;

4. Has failed, over a period of time, to maintain a minimally acceptable level of competence;

5. Has failed to comply with any order issued by the Department;

6. Has made a false or misleading written statement, or has made a material omission, in any submission to the Department; or

7. Has engaged in any conduct which demonstrates incompetency or dishonesty.

(e) An individual possessing an elevator inspector HHS license issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-5.19 may apply for the qualified elevator device inspector certificate by completing an application and paying a fee of $ 65.00. This certificate shall be a rider to the elevator inspector HHS license and shall be renewed separately from all other licenses.

1. Any violation notice issued to a licensee pursuant to this subchapter shall not be deemed to be an action taken with regard to the elevator inspector HHS license. Any such notice shall only be subject to review by a review committee under N.J.A.C. 5:23-5.23(d) if the Department indicates that it also intends to take action regarding the licensee's elevator inspector HHS license on the basis of the same set of facts.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-12A.3

Administrative Change, 56 N.J.R. 1708(a), effective 7/23/2024