Source: http://legislation.nyc/id/3474263
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 08:25:54+00:00

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This bill would require companies that perform elevator and escalator maintenance, repair and replacement to designate a person in responsible charge of those companies’ elevator-related operations, and would require (1) elevator maintenance companies and company directors to be licensed by the Department of Buildings (DOB), (2) elevator maintenance company mechanics to demonstrate their qualifications based on experience or certification, and (3) elevator maintenance company helpers to demonstrate enrollment in a vocational, trade or apprenticeship program. The bill would include initial training and continuing education requirements and would be phased in over time, with full compliance required by January 1, 2023. The bill would also exempt DOB from the licensing and training requirements.
§ 28-304.7 Required contract. [The] Each owner of [all] a new [and] or existing [passenger elevators and escalators] elevator or escalator shall have a contract with [an approved agency] an elevator maintenance company complying with section 28-422.1 to perform elevator [repair work and maintenance and escalator maintenance, repair and replacement] and escalator maintenance, repair and replacement work as defined by ASME A17.1 as modified by [Chapter K1 of] Appendix K of the New York city building code. The name, address and telephone number of such [agency] company shall be maintained at each premises, on the mainline disconnect switch and in a location readily accessible to employees of the department and to maintenance and custodial staff at the premises.
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE COMPANY. An entity or division thereof that performs elevator work.
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE COMPANY DIRECTOR. An individual who is licensed to supervise elevator work under section 28-422.5.
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE COMPANY HELPER. An individual who performs elevator work and meets the requirements of section 28-422.7.
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE COMPANY MECHANIC. An individual who performs elevator work and meets the requirements of section 28-422.6.
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE COMPANY APPRENTICE. An individual who performs elevator work and meets the requirements under Section 28-422.9.
ELEVATOR WORK. Maintenance, repair, replacement, modernization or alteration work, as defined by ASME A17.1 as modified by appendix K of the New York city building code, performed on an elevator or escalator regulated by this code or other applicable laws or rules. Elevator work does not include material hoists, platform lifts, stair chair lifts, personnel hoists or incidental work traditionally performed by non-elevator trades or occupations including but not limited to elevator entrance ways, doors, cab designs or interior cabs or machine work.
§ [28-422.1] 28-421.5 Private elevator inspection agency inspector license required. Individuals who witness and/or perform inspections and tests on behalf of a private elevator inspection agency pursuant to article 304 of chapter 3 of this code shall be licensed pursuant to this article. Licensed inspectors shall perform such work under the direct and continuing supervision of a designated director in responsible charge licensed pursuant to this article [421 of this chapter].
1. Has at least seven years of practical experience in the assembly, installation, repair, design, or inspection of elevators, or as an elevator mechanic within the ten years prior to application.
§ [28-422.3] 28-421.7 Inspector restriction. Each private elevator inspection agency inspector shall perform work pursuant to article 304 of chapter 3 of this code for only one private elevator inspection agency, and shall not witness and/or perform inspections and/or test elevators or related devices as an inspector or director for any other private elevator inspection agency.
§ 28-422.2 Requirements for Elevator Maintenance Companies before January 1, 2022.
§ 28-422.4 Designated individual in responsible charge.
§ 28-422.5 Requirements for elevator maintenance company director license.
§ 28-422.6 Elevator maintenance company mechanic qualifications.
§ 28-422.7 Elevator maintenance company helper qualifications.
§ 28-422.8 Prohibition on working for more than one elevator maintenance company.
§ 28-422.13 Term of license.
§ 28-422.15 Elevator work performed by the department.
§ 28-422.1 General. Elevator maintenance companies shall comply with this article.
§ 28-422.2 Requirements for Elevator Maintenance Companies before January 1, 2022. Until January 1, 2022, elevator maintenance companies shall comply with this section or section 28-422.3.
§ 28-422.2.1 Designated individual in responsible charge. The elevator maintenance company shall designate an individual in responsible charge in accordance with section 28-422.4.
§ 28-422.2.2 Elevator work. All elevator work for an elevator maintenance company shall be performed by individuals who are directly employed by such company and working under the supervision of the individual designated for such company in accordance with section 28-422.4.
§ 28-422.3 Requirements for Elevator Maintenance Companies on and after January 1, 2022. On and after January 1, 2022, elevator maintenance companies shall be licensed in accordance with this section.
2. Submit satisfactory proof to the department that all elevator mechanics and elevator helpers performing or supervising elevator work on behalf of the applicant have successfully completed the initial training set forth in section 28-422.9.
3. For license renewal applications, submit satisfactory proof that all elevator mechanics and elevator helpers performing or supervising elevator work on behalf of the applicant have successfully completed the continuing education set forth in section 28-422.10 within the three years preceding submission of such application.
4. Certify to the truth and accuracy of all submissions to the department.
2.4 An apprentice currently enrolled in a recognized federal, state, local, or regional apprenticeship training program including but not limited to the Joint Apprenticeship Training Program of the Elevator Industry and Local 3, IBEW and the National Elevator Industry Elevator Education Program.
2.2. The applicant has earned a certification upon completion of a vocational, trade or apprenticeship program for elevator mechanic or technician from an institution approved by a Federal, state or local government agency.
3. The applicant demonstrates to the commissioner’s satisfaction that the applicant is of good moral character so as not to adversely impact upon his or her fitness to conduct a private elevator inspection agency.
§ 28-422.7 Elevator maintenance company helper qualifications. An individual not meeting the requirements of section 28-422.6 may work as an elevator maintenance company helper if he or she complies with the initial training requirements of §28-422.9 or completes classes in an apprenticeship training program that meet the initial training requirements.
2. Inspect, test or witness the inspection or testing of any passenger elevator or escalator that underwent elevator work performed by an elevator maintenance company that directly employed such individual at any time within the one year preceding such inspecting, testing or witnessing thereof.
3. Six hours on new technology related to the elevator industry, which may include cross- discipline training, manufacturer’s training or other technical training pertaining to new technology to enhance safety and reliable service and to provide a sustainable environment. Content shall be relevant to the attendees and their specific certificate classification.
§ 28-422.10 Continuing education. Where required by this article, individuals performing or supervising elevator work for an elevator maintenance company shall complete at least seven hours of continuing education courses every three years. To qualify under this section, such courses must be approved by the department and must cover the subject areas set forth in section 28-422.9.
§ 28-422.12 Exemptions. Whenever an emergency exists in the city due to a disaster or act of God, which imperils the health, safety or welfare of an individual or individuals and placing such individual or individuals in imminent danger of injury or death and the number of qualified individuals who can perform work under this Article are insufficient to cope with such emergency, any person certified by the elevator maintenance company covered by this Article to have an acceptable combination of documented experience and education to perform elevator work without supervision shall seek an emergency elevator mechanic’s certification from the commissioner of buildings within five business days after commencing work covered by this Article. The commissioner shall issue emergency elevator mechanic’s certification to address the emergency that exists. Such elevator maintenance company shall furnish proof of competency as the commissioner may require. Each such certification shall recite that it is valid for a period of sixty days from the date thereof and for such particular elevators or geographical areas as the commissioner may designate to address the emergency situation and otherwise shall entitle the holder of the mechanic’s certification to the rights and privileges of an elevator mechanic who would otherwise meet the requirements of this Article issued under this article. The commissioner shall renew an emergency elevator mechanic&apos;s certification during the existence of an emergency as needed. No fee shall be charged for any emergency elevator mechanic&apos;s certification or renewal thereof.
§ 28-422.13 Term of license. The term of the elevator maintenance company and elevator maintenance company director licenses shall be three years.
§ 28-422.14 Fees. Applicants for elevator maintenance company and elevator maintenance company director licenses shall pay the fees set forth in the rules of the department.
§ 28-422.15 Elevator work performed by the department. Notwithstanding any other provision in this article, the department may perform accessibility and elevator work.
§ 7. This local law takes effect 1 year after it becomes law, except that the commissioner of buildings shall take such measures as are necessary for its implementation, including the promulgation of rules, prior to such effective date.

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