Senate Bill 2864 Summary

• Establishes minimum safety standards for conveyance equipment (elevators, escalators, platform lifts, dumbwaiters, moving walks) and requires licensure of elevator contractors, mechanics, and inspectors under the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.

• Requires elevator mechanics to have three years of documented industry experience or completion of a nationally recognized training program; elevator inspectors must meet ASME QEI-1 standards; licenses are valid for two years and require eight hours of continuing education for renewal.

• Mandates registration of all existing conveyances by December 31, 2013, and requires permits for installation or alteration of conveyances; all work must comply with the State Fire Prevention and Building Code and applicable ASME standards.

• Makes building owners responsible for annual safety inspections by licensed elevator inspectors and required testing by licensed elevator mechanics; property owners have 30 days to correct violations identified in inspection reports.

• Allows license suspension, revocation, or civil penalties up to $1,500 for violations; exempts elevators in private residences from these provisions, with limited exceptions for platform and stairway chairlifts (valid for three years).