HB 115 Summary

• Amends the Idaho Elevator Safety Code Act to establish licensure requirements for elevator contractors and mechanics, including application procedures, qualifications, and continuing education standards.

• Creates new licensing fees for elevator contractors (initial license $125, renewal $100) and elevator mechanics (initial license $55, renewal $45).

• Requires elevator contractors to employ at least one licensed elevator mechanic and maintain general liability insurance; allows state-level licensing only with no local licensing requirements.

• Establishes elevator mechanic license validity for two (2) years with mandatory continuing education of at least eight (8) hours per renewal period.

• Provides for emergency and temporary elevator mechanic licenses during disasters or when insufficient licensed personnel are available to perform elevator work.