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AZ SB1481
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Carroll
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AI Summary
- Establishes certification requirements for elevator mechanics in Arizona, requiring completion of an apprenticeship program with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of classroom instruction, plus passing a board-approved examination
- Creates the Elevator Mechanics Safety and Standards Committee within the State Board of Technical Registration, consisting of seven members including a qualified elevator inspector, industry representatives, a certified elevator mechanic, board members, and a fire safety professional
- Requires elevator contractors to employ at least one certified elevator mechanic and mandates that all conveyance work be performed by certified mechanics under licensed supervision
- Provides a one-year transition period allowing certification for applicants who document at least 8,000 hours of unsupervised elevator mechanic work within the previous six years
- Allows temporary six-month certifications for apprentices with at least 4,000 hours of experience during verified mechanic shortages, and requires eight hours of annual technical safety updates for certification renewal
Legislative Description
Elevator contractors; mechanics; certification
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/29/2026
Government Institutions1/29/2026
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