S.B. No. 127 Summary

• Creates a new elevator safety regulatory framework by establishing the elevator safety review board within the board of building standards, with authority to investigate violations, conduct disciplinary hearings, and assess civil penalties for elevator contractors and mechanics.

• Requires licensing of elevator contractors and mechanics through the division of industrial compliance, with qualifications based on documented experience, examination passage, apprenticeship completion, or recognized training program certification.

• Expands the definition of "elevator" to include installations in private residences and establishes different inspection requirements, with private residence elevators needing initial inspection and renewal only upon property sale (within 60 days).

• Licenses elevator contractors to one million dollars liability coverage and five hundred thousand dollars property damage coverage, with elevator mechanics required to complete eight hours of continuing education annually for license renewal.

• Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations, including fines up to $1,500 and jail time up to 30 days, and allows the elevator safety review board to suspend or revoke licenses based on criminal convictions, violations, incompetence, fraud, or misrepresentation.