260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-10-1.14

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 260-RICR-30-10-1.14 - License Requirements

A. Company License:

1. An annual license is required under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-33-2.2 for any business entity engaged in the testing and inspecting, construction, servicing, maintenance, modernization, removal or repair of any device subject to the provisions of this code or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-33. The annual initial and renewal fee for company licenses shall be $240.00.

2. Company licenses shall be subject to suspension or revocation after a hearing before the Director of Labor and Training, and upon a finding by a preponderance of the evidence that a licensee has violated the terms and provisions of these Rules and Regulations or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-33.

B. Requirements

1. The following conditions shall be met prior to the issuance of a company license:

a. Registration with the Rhode Island Secretary of State indicating that the company does business within this State of Rhode Island;

b. Shall register the name and business address of the individual owner with the names and business addresses of the corporate officers with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training;

c. Shall register a list of the types of equipment installed, constructed, maintained, repaired, or serviced with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training;

d. Register a list of any other current state or municipal licenses held and description of same with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training;

e. Coverage by a liability insurance policy or self-insurance in an amount not less than $500,000; proof of insurance or adequacy of self-insurance shall be filed at the time of initial license or renewal application;

f. Licensure by all employees of said business entities as required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-33-2.3 and filing of said employees' names and license types and numbers with the Chief Elevator Inspector;

g. For companies created after July 1, 1992 at least (1) owner or (1) corporate officer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the installation, construction, servicing, maintenance, modernization, removal or repair of any device subject to the provisions of this code or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-33.

C. Individual Licenses/Permit (Mechanic and Authorized Inspector):

1. An annual license is required under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-33-2.3 for any person employed in the installation, construction, maintenance, modernization, removal or repair of any device subject to the provisions of this Code or of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-33 requirements for individual license.

2. A permit is required under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-33-5 for any person to act as an Authorized Inspector.

D. Requirements

1. The following conditions shall be met prior to the issuance of a mechanic's license or an authorized inspector permit:

a. Passage of a written examination with a score of not less than 70% on the mechanic's license examination.

b. Completion of a Department registered elevator apprenticeship mechanic's program or an apprenticeship program registered in a reciprocal jurisdiction under direct supervision with a licensed mechanic;

c. Payment of a fee;

d. Licenses issued by any foreign licensing authority shall not authorize work on an elevator or other device subject to the provisions of this Code or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-33; and

e. Individual Licenses may be suspended by the Chief until a hearing before the Director is held to determine if the suspension is to be lifted or the license is revoked.

260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-10-1.14

Adopted effective 1/6/2019