Article 421 Private Elevator Inspection Agency Director License

Only private elevator inspection agencies may perform and/or witness inspections and tests or enter into contracts pursuant to article 304 of chapter 3 of this code. Each such agency shall designate one director in responsible charge who shall be licensed pursuant to this article. The designated director in responsible charge shall be in the direct employ of the agency and shall supervise all the operations of the agency. All work performed by such agency pursuant to article 304 of chapter 3 of this code shall be performed by or under the direct and continuing supervision of the designated director in responsible charge.

In addition to the designated director in responsible charge, the agency may have other individuals in its employ who may be issued private elevator inspection agency director licenses pursuant to this article. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, such individuals may only perform inspections or other work pursuant to article 304 of chapter 3 of this code under the direct and continuing supervision of the designated director in responsible charge.

All applicants for a private elevator inspection agency director license shall submit satisfactory proof establishing that the applicant:

1. Has at least ten years of practical experience in the supervision of the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, design or inspection of elevators within the fifteen years prior to application; or
2. Is an engineer or architect and has at least five years experience in the supervision of the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, design or inspection of elevators within the seven years prior to application.

Each private elevator inspection agency director shall perform work pursuant to article 304 of chapter 3 of this code for only one private elevator inspection agency, and shall not inspect and/or test elevators or related devices as an inspector or director for any other private elevator inspection agency.

Every licensed private elevator inspection agency shall have a place of business within the city.