Am. S.B. No. 308 - Elevator Law Revision Summary

• Establishes new licensing requirements for elevator mechanics and contractors, including experience, education, examination, apprenticeship completion, or reciprocal licensing from equivalent states.

• Creates the Elevator Safety Review Board within the Board of Building Standards to investigate violations, hold disciplinary hearings, and assess penalties against licensed elevator personnel.

• Exempts elevators installed in private residences from regular inspection requirements; requires inspection only upon initial installation and when property title transfers (within 60 days prior to sale).

• Implements continuing education requirements of at least 8 hours annually for license renewal and establishes emergency and temporary licensing provisions for shortage situations.

• Requires elevator contractors to maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1 million for injury/death and $500,000 for property damage, and mandates compliance with national safety standards including ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A18.1, and ASCE 21.