Section 041-539-2 - Qualifications for Initial LicensureTo qualify for a lift mechanic's license, an applicant must:
A.Experience. Present satisfactory written evidence that the applicant: (1) Has at least 2 years' experience in the service, repair, alteration or installation of lifts while employed by an elevator company;(2) Has at least 4000 hours' experience, over at least a 2-year period, in the service, repair, alteration or installation of lifts other than while employed by an elevator company;(3) Has at least 4000 hours' experience, over at least a 2-year period, in the service, repair, alteration or installation of lifts either while employed by an elevator company or in any other capacity; or(4) Holds a current Maine elevator mechanic's license.B.Examination. Obtain a grade of at least 80% on an examination administered by the Director. To be eligible to take the examination, the applicant must satisfy the requirements of section 2, paragraph A. An applicant holding a current Maine elevator mechanic's license need not take the examination;C.Deadline for Application. Apply for the license within 90 days after receiving notification of a passing score on the examination; andD.Fee; Forfeiture. Submit the examination fee for a lift mechanic's license together with the application for the license. An applicant for licensure who fails to appear for a scheduled examination without notifying the Director before the examination forfeits the examination fee.02-041 C.M.R. ch. 539, § 2