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NE Code § 81-5,224 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,224 - Special inspection; expenses; fee; report.

81-5,224.  Special inspection; expenses; fee; report.If at any time the owner or user of a conveyance desires a special inspection of a conveyance, it shall be made by the state elevator inspector after due request therefor and the inspector making the inspection shall collect his or her expenses in connection therewith and a fee established pursuant to section 81-5,214. A report of the inspection shall be provided to the owner or user who requested the inspection upon their request.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 15;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2515;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 60.
NE Code § 81-5,225 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,225 - Certificate of inspection; issuance; form.

81-5,225.  Certificate of inspection; issuance; form.Upon a conveyance passing an inspection under section 81-5,222, 81-5,223, or 81-5,224 and receipt of the inspection fee, the State Fire Marshal shall issue the owner or user of the conveyance a certificate of inspection, upon forms prescribed by the State Fire Marshal.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 16;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2516;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 61.
NE Code § 81-5,226 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,226 - State elevator inspector; records required.

81-5,226.  State elevator inspector; records required.The state elevator inspector shall maintain a complete and accurate record of the name of the owner or user of each conveyance subject to sections 81-5,222 and 81-5,223 and a full description of the conveyance and the date when last inspected.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 17;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2517;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 62.
NE Code § 81-5,227 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,227 - Entry upon property for purpose of inspection.

81-5,227.  Entry upon property for purpose of inspection.The State Fire Marshal, the state elevator inspector, and the deputy inspectors shall have the right and power to enter any public building or structure for the purpose of inspecting any conveyance subject to the Conveyance Safety Act or gathering information with reference thereto.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 18;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2518;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 63.
NE Code § 81-5,228 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,228 - Defective or unsafe condition; notice to owner or user; temporary certificate; when issued.

81-5,228.  Defective or unsafe condition; notice to owner or user; temporary certificate; when issued.The state elevator inspector shall notify the owner or user in writing of any conveyance found to be unsafe or unfit for operation setting forth the nature and extent of any defect or other unsafe condition. If the conveyance can be used without making repair or replacement of defective parts or may be used in a limited capacity before repairs or replacements are made, the state elevator inspector may issue a temporary certificate of inspection which shall state the terms and conditions of operation under the temporary certificate. The temporary certificate shall be valid for no longer than thirty days unless an extension is granted by the state elevator inspector for good cause shown.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 19;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2519;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 64.
NE Code § 81-5,229 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,229 - Accident involving conveyance; notification required; when; state elevator inspector; duties.

81-5,229.  Accident involving conveyance; notification required; when; state elevator inspector; duties.The owner of a conveyance shall notify the state elevator inspector of any accident causing personal injury or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars involving a conveyance on or before the close of business the next business day following the accident, and the conveyance involved shall not operate until the state elevator inspector has conducted an investigation of the accident and has approved the operation of the conveyance. The state elevator inspector shall investigate and report to the State Fire Marshal the cause of any conveyance accident that may occur in the state, the loss of life, the injuries sustained, and such other data as may be of benefit in preventing other similar accidents.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 20;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2520;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 65.
NE Code § 81-5,230 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,230 - Elevator mechanic license; elevator contractor license; application; form; contents.

81-5,230.  Elevator mechanic license; elevator contractor license; application; form; contents.(1) Any person wishing to engage in the work of an elevator mechanic shall apply for and obtain an elevator mechanic license from the State Fire Marshal. The application shall be on a form provided by the State Fire Marshal.(2) Any person wishing to engage in the business of an elevator contractor shall apply for and obtain an elevator contractor license from the State Fire Marshal. The application shall be on a form provided by the State Fire Marshal.(3) Each application shall contain:(a) If an individual, the name, residence and business address, and social security number of the applicant;(b) If a partnership, the name, residence and business address, and social security number of each partner;(c) If a domestic corporation, the name and business address of the corporation and the name, residence address, and social security number of the principal officer of the corporation; and if a corporation other than a domestic corporation, the name and address of an agent located locally who is authorized to accept service of process and official notices;(d) The number of years the applicant has engaged in the business of installing, inspecting, maintaining, or servicing conveyances;(e) The approximate number of individuals to be employed by the applicant and, if applicable, satisfactory evidence that the employees are or will be covered by workers' compensation insurance;(f) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant is or will be covered by general liability, personal injury, and property damage insurance;(g) Permission for the State Fire Marshal to access the criminal history record information of individuals, partners, or officers maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Nebraska State Patrol;(h) A description of all accidents causing personal injury or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars involving conveyances installed, inspected, maintained, or serviced by the applicant; and(i) Such other information as the State Fire Marshal may by rule and regulation require.(4) Social security numbers on applications shall not be made public or be considered a part of a public record.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 21;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2521;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 66.
NE Code § 81-5,231 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,231 - Standards for licensure of elevator mechanics; State Fire Marshal; duties.

81-5,231.  Standards for licensure of elevator mechanics; State Fire Marshal; duties.The State Fire Marshal shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards for licensure of elevator mechanics. An applicant for an elevator mechanic license shall demonstrate the following qualifications before being granted an elevator mechanic license:(1) Not less than three years' work experience in the conveyance industry, in construction, maintenance, and service or repair, as verified by current and previous employers;(2) One of the following:(a) Satisfactory completion of a written examination administered by the committee on the most recent referenced codes and standards;(b) Acceptable proof that the applicant has worked as a conveyance constructor, maintenance, or repair person. Such person shall have worked as an elevator mechanic without the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed elevator contractor and have passed a written examination approved by the State Fire Marshal. This employment shall not be less than three years immediately prior to the effective date of the license;(c) Certificates of completion and successfully passing an elevator mechanic examination of a nationally recognized training program for the conveyance industry as provided by the National Elevator Industry Educational Program or its equivalent; or(d) Certificates of completion of an apprenticeship program for elevator mechanics, having standards substantially equal to those of the Conveyance Safety Act and registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the United States Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship council; and(3) Any additional qualifications adopted and promulgated in rule and regulation by the State Fire Marshal.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 22;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2522;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 67.
NE Code § 81-5,232 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,232 - Elevator contractor license; work experience required.

81-5,232.  Elevator contractor license; work experience required.An applicant for an elevator contractor license shall demonstrate five years' work experience in the conveyance industry in construction, maintenance, and service or repair, as verified by current or previous employers.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 23;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2523;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 68.
NE Code § 81-5,233 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,233 - Reciprocity.

81-5,233.  Reciprocity.Upon application, an elevator mechanic license or an elevator contractor license may be issued to a person holding a valid license from a state having standards substantially equal to those of the Conveyance Safety Act.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 24;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2524; Laws 2019, LB301, § 69.
NE Code § 81-5,234 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,234 - License; issuance; renewal.

81-5,234.  License; issuance; renewal.Upon approval of an application for licensure as an elevator mechanic, the State Fire Marshal may issue a license which shall be renewable biennially if the continuing education requirements are met. The fee for licenses and for license renewal for elevator mechanic licenses and elevator contractor licenses shall be set by the State Fire Marshal under section 81-5,214.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 25;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2525;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 70.
NE Code § 81-5,235 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,235 - Continuing education; extension; when granted; approved providers; records.

81-5,235.  Continuing education; extension; when granted; approved providers; records.(1) The renewal of elevator mechanic licenses granted under the Conveyance Safety Act shall be conditioned upon the submission of a certificate of completion of a course designed to ensure the continuing education on new and existing rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Fire Marshal. Such course shall consist of not less than eight hours of instruction that shall be attended and completed within one year immediately preceding any license renewal. The individual holding the elevator mechanic license shall pay the cost of such course.(2) The courses shall be taught by instructors through continuing education providers that may include association seminars and labor training programs. The committee shall make recommendations to the State Fire Marshal about approval of continuing education providers.(3) An elevator mechanic licensee who is unable to complete the continuing education course required under this section prior to the expiration of the license due to a temporary disability may apply for an extension from the state elevator inspector. The extension shall be on a form provided by the state elevator inspector which shall be signed by the applicant and accompanied by a certified statement from a competent physician attesting to such temporary disability. Upon the termination of such temporary disability, the elevator mechanic licensee shall submit to the state elevator inspector a certified statement from the same physician, if practicable, attesting to the termination of such temporary disability. At such time an extension sticker, valid for ninety days, shall be issued to the licensed elevator mechanic and affixed to the license. Such extension shall be renewable for periods of ninety days upon a showing that the disability continues.(4) Approved continuing education providers shall keep uniform records, for a period of ten years, of attendance of elevator mechanic licensees following a format approved by the state elevator inspector, and such records shall be available for inspection by the state elevator inspector upon request. Approved continuing education providers are responsible for the security of all attendance records and certificates of completion. Falsifying or knowingly allowing another to falsify such attendance records or certificates of completion shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of the approval required under this section.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 26;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2526;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 71.
NE Code § 81-5,236 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,236 - Insurance policy; requirements; delivery; notice of alteration or cancellation.

81-5,236.  Insurance policy; requirements; delivery; notice of alteration or cancellation.(1) An elevator contractor shall submit to the State Fire Marshal an insurance policy, or certified copy thereof, issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state to provide general liability coverage of at least one million dollars for injury or death of any one person and one million dollars for injury or death of any number of persons in any one occurrence and to provide coverage of at least five hundred thousand dollars for property damage in any one occurrence and workers' compensation insurance coverage as required under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act.(2) Such policies, or certified copies thereof, shall be delivered to the State Fire Marshal before or at the time of the issuance of a license. In the event of any material alteration or cancellation of any policy, at least ten days' notice thereof shall be given to the State Fire Marshal.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 27;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2527;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 72.  Cross References  Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, see section 48-1,110.
NE Code § 81-5,237 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,237 - Elevator contractor license; revocation; grounds; elevator mechanic license; disciplinary actions; grounds; procedure; decision; appeal.

81-5,237.  Elevator contractor license; revocation; grounds; elevator mechanic license; disciplinary actions; grounds; procedure; decision; appeal.(1) An elevator contractor license issued under the Conveyance Safety Act may be revoked by the State Fire Marshal upon verification that the elevator contractor licensee lacks the insurance coverage required by section 81-5,236.(2) An elevator mechanic license or an elevator contractor license issued under the act may be suspended, revoked, or subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars by the State Fire Marshal, after notice and hearing, if the licensee:(a) Makes a false statement as to material matter in the license application;(b) Commits fraud, misrepresentation, or bribery in obtaining the license; or(c) Violates any other provision of the act.(3) No license shall be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty until after a hearing is held before the committee and the State Fire Marshal or his or her designee. The hearing shall be held within sixty days after notice of the violation is received and all interested parties shall receive written notice of the hearing at least fifteen days prior to the hearing. Within fifteen days after the hearing, the committee shall make recommendations to the State Fire Marshal or his or her designee of appropriate penalties, if any, warranted under the circumstances of the case. The committee does not have the power to suspend or revoke licenses or impose civil penalties. Within thirty days after the hearing, the State Fire Marshal shall issue a decision which may include license suspension, license revocation, and civil penalties. The decision of the State Fire Marshal may be appealed. The appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 28;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2528;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 73.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 81-5,238 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,238 - Temporary and emergency elevator mechanic thirty-day licenses.

81-5,238.  Temporary and emergency elevator mechanic thirty-day licenses.The State Fire Marshal shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards and procedures for the issuance of temporary and emergency elevator mechanic thirty-day licenses and for the extension of such licenses for good cause shown.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 29;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2529;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 74.
NE Code § 81-5,239 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,239 - Request for investigation of alleged violation; preliminary inquiry; formal investigation; procedure.

81-5,239.  Request for investigation of alleged violation; preliminary inquiry; formal investigation; procedure.(1) Any person may make a request for an investigation into an alleged violation of the Conveyance Safety Act by giving notice to the State Fire Marshal or state elevator inspector of such violation or danger.(2) Upon receipt of a request for an investigation, the State Fire Marshal or state elevator inspector shall perform a preliminary inquiry into the charges contained in the request for investigation. A request for an investigation may be made in person or by telephone call and shall set forth with reasonable particularity the grounds for the request for an investigation. During the preliminary inquiry, the name, address, and telephone number of the person making the request for an investigation shall be available only to the State Fire Marshal, state elevator inspector, or other person carrying out the preliminary inquiry on behalf of the State Fire Marshal or state elevator inspector. The State Fire Marshal or state elevator inspector shall keep a record of each request for an investigation received under this section for three years after such request is made.(3) If after the preliminary inquiry the State Fire Marshal or state elevator inspector determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that such violation or danger exists and is likely to continue to exist such that the operation of the conveyance endangers the public, the State Fire Marshal or state elevator inspector shall cause a formal investigation to be made. During the formal investigation, a statement shall be taken from the person who made the request for an investigation and the person's name, address, and telephone number shall be made available to any opposing parties upon request.(4) If the State Fire Marshal or state elevator inspector determines that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists under either subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the State Fire Marshal shall notify the person requesting the investigation in writing of such determination.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 30;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2530;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 75.
NE Code § 81-5,240 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,240 - Act; how construed; liability.

81-5,240.  Act; how construed; liability.The Conveyance Safety Act shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person owning, operating, controlling, maintaining, erecting, constructing, installing, altering, testing, or repairing any conveyance covered by the act for damages to person or property caused by any defect therein. By administering the Conveyance Safety Act, the state and its officers and employees assume no liability for accidents involving a conveyance.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 31;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2531;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 76.
NE Code § 81-5,241 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,241 - Compliance with code at time of installation; notification of dangerous condition.

81-5,241.  Compliance with code at time of installation; notification of dangerous condition.Under the Conveyance Safety Act, conveyances shall be required to comply with the code standards applicable at the time such conveyance was or is installed. However, if, upon the inspection of any conveyance, (1) the conveyance is found to be in a dangerous condition or there is an immediate hazard to those using such conveyance or (2) the design or the method of operation in combination with devices used is inherently dangerous, the state elevator inspector shall notify the owner of the conveyance of such condition and shall order such alterations or additions as may be deemed necessary to eliminate the dangerous condition.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 32;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2532;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 77.
NE Code § 81-5,242 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,242 - Violations; penalty.

81-5,242.  Violations; penalty.(1) Any person who knowingly violates the Conveyance Safety Act is guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. Each violation shall be a separate offense.(2) Any person who installs a conveyance in violation of the Conveyance Safety Act is guilty of a Class II misdemeanor.Source  Laws 2006, LB 489, § 33;   R.S.1943, (2010), § 48-2533;  Laws 2019, LB301, § 78.