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AL Code § 25-13-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-7 - Application for License.

Section 25-13-7Application for license. (a) Elevator Contractor. Any sole proprietor, firm, or corporation wishing to engage in the business of elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving sidewalk, or other conveyance installation, alteration, service, replacement, or maintenance within this jurisdiction shall make application for a license with the administrator on a form provided by the administrator. (b) Elevator Mechanic. Any person wishing to engage in installing, altering, repairing, or servicing an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving sidewalk installation, alteration, service, replacement, or maintenance within the jurisdiction of this state shall make application for a license with the administrator on a form provided by the administrator. (c) Inspector. Any person wishing to engage in the business of elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, or platform or stairway chairlift inspections within the jurisdiction of this state shall make application for a license with the administrator on a form to be provided by the administrator. An inspector shall possess those qualifications established by rule of the Department of Labor. (d) The application for licenses shall contain information for the following provisions: (1) If a person or sole proprietor, the name, residence address, and business address of the applicant. (2) If a partnership, the name and residence and business addresses of each partner. (3) If a domestic corporation, the name and business address of the corporation and the name and residence address of the principal officer of the corporation. If a corporation other than a domestic corporation, the name and address of a local agent who shall be authorized to accept service of process and official notices. (4) The number of years the applicant has engaged in the business of installing, inspecting, and maintaining or servicing elevators or platform lifts. (5) The approximate number of persons, if any, to be employed by the elevator contractor applicant and, if applicable, satisfactory evidence that the employees are or will be covered by workers' compensation insurance. (6) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant is or will be covered by general liability, personal injury, and property damage insurance. (7) Criminal record of convictions, if any, as verified by the Department of Public Safety. (8) If a person or sole proprietor, a statement that the applicant is a United States citizen or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government. (9) Other information as the administrator may require. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §7; Act 2009-32, p. 105, §3; Act 2013-149, p. 283, §3.)
AL Code § 25-13-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-8 - Qualifications for Mechanic License; Issuance Without Examination.

Section 25-13-8Qualifications for mechanic license; issuance without examination. (a) No license shall be granted to any person who has not proven his or her qualifications and abilities. Applicants for a mechanic license must demonstrate the following qualifications: (1) An acceptable combination of documented experience and education credits and not less than three years' work experience in the elevator industry in construction, maintenance, and service and repair, as verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this state. Satisfactory completion of a written examination administered by the board on the most recent referenced codes and standards. (2) Certificates of completion and successfully passing the mechanic examination of a nationally recognized training program for the elevator industry such as the National Elevator Industry Educational Program or its equivalent; or certificates of completion of an apprenticeship program for elevator mechanic, having standards substantially equal to those of this chapter, and registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S. Department of Labor, or a state apprenticeship council. (b) Any person who furnishes the administrator with acceptable proof that he or she has worked as an elevator constructor or maintenance or repair person shall upon making application for a license and paying the license fee be entitled to receive a license without an examination. The person shall have worked without direct and immediate supervision for an elevator contractor licensed to do business in this state. This employment shall be not less than three years immediately prior to September 1, 2003. The person must make application within one year of September 1, 2003. (c) A license shall be issued to an individual holding a valid license from a state having standards substantially equal to those of this chapter upon application and without examination. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §8.)
AL Code § 25-13-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-9 - Qualifications for Inspector's License.

Section 25-13-9Qualifications for inspector's license. No inspector's license shall be granted to any person unless he or she demonstrates to the satisfaction of the administrator or other officer designated by the board that he or she meets the qualifications established by rule of the Department of Labor for an elevator inspector. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §9; Act 2017-70, §3.)
AL Code § 25-13-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-10 - Requirements for Contractor's License.

Section 25-13-10Requirements for contractor's license. No license shall be granted to any sole proprietor, firm, or corporation that has not demonstrated the requisite qualifications and abilities. Duly authorized applicants for an elevator contractor's license must have in their employ licensed elevator mechanics who perform the work described herein and have proof of compliance with the insurance requirements as set forth in this chapter. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §10.)
AL Code § 25-13-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-11 - Comity.

Section 25-13-11Comity. A license may be issued to a sole proprietor, firm, or corporation holding a valid license from a state having standards substantially equal to those of this chapter, upon application. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §11.)
AL Code § 25-13-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-13 - Suspension, Revocation, etc., of License.

Section 25-13-13Suspension, revocation, etc., of license. (a) A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty by the administrator upon verification that any one or more of the following reasons exist: (1) Any false statement as to material matter in the application. (2) Fraud, misrepresentation, or bribery in securing a license. (3) Failure to notify the administrator and the owner or lessee of an elevator or related mechanism of any condition not in compliance with this chapter. (4) Violation of any provisions of this chapter. (b) No license shall be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty until after a hearing before the administrator upon notice to the licensee of at least 10 days at the last known address appearing on the license, served personally or by registered mail. The notice shall state the date, hour, and place of hearing and set forth a statement of facts constituting the grounds for the charges against the licensee. The administrator may suspend or revoke the license or dismiss the proceeding. (c) Any person, sole proprietor, firm, or corporation whose license is revoked, suspended, or subject to civil penalty may appeal from such determination to the board, which shall, within 30 days thereafter, hold a hearing, of which at least 15 days' written notice shall be given to all interested parties. The board shall, within 30 days after such hearing, issue a decision. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §13.)
AL Code § 25-13-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-14 - Registration of Conveyances.

Section 25-13-14Registration of conveyances. Within six months after the date of the appointment of the board, the owner or lessee of every existing conveyance shall register with the board and the administrator each such elevator, dumbwaiter, platform lift, and escalator, or device described in Section 25-13-1 owned and operated by the owner or lessee, giving the type, rated load and speed, name of manufacturer, its location and the purpose for which it is used, and such additional information as the administrator may require. Elevators, dumbwaiters, platform lifts, escalators, and moving walks, or other conveyances on which construction has begun subsequent to the date of the creation of the board shall be registered at the time they are completed and placed in service. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §14.)
AL Code § 25-13-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-15 - Installation, Service, Maintenance of Conveyances.

Section 25-13-15Installation, service, maintenance of conveyances. It shall be the responsibility of individuals, firms, or corporations licensed by this chapter to ensure that installation and/or service and maintenance of elevators and devices described in Section 25-13-1 are performed in compliance with the provisions contained in the state fire prevention and building codes and with generally accepted standards referenced in the code. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §15.)
AL Code § 25-13-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-16 - Conveyance Permit Required.

Section 25-13-16Conveyance permit required. (a) No conveyance covered by this chapter shall be erected, constructed, installed, or altered within buildings or structures within this jurisdiction unless a permit has been obtained from the administrator before the work is commenced. Where any material alteration, as defined herein, is made, the device shall conform to applicable requirements in ASME A17.1, ASME A18.1, or ASCE 21 for the alteration. No permit required hereunder shall be issued except to a sole proprietor, firm, or corporation holding a current elevator contractor's license, duly issued pursuant to this chapter. A copy of such permit shall be kept at the construction site at all times while the work is in progress. (b) The permit fee shall be as set by the board. Permit fees collected are non-refundable. (c) Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by copies of specifications and accurately scaled and fully dimensioned plans showing the location of the installation in relation to the plans and elevation of the building; the location of the machinery room and the equipment to be installed, relocated, or altered; and all structural supporting members thereof, including foundations, and shall specify all materials to be employed and all loads to be supported or conveyed. Such plans and specifications shall be sufficiently complete to illustrate all details of construction and design. (d) The applicable fees shall accompany each permit application. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §16.)
AL Code § 25-13-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-17 - Revocation of Permit; Extension of Time.

Section 25-13-17Revocation of permit; extension of time.  (a) Permits may be revoked for the following reasons: (1) Where any false statements or misrepresentations were made as to the material facts in the application, plans, or specifications on which the permit was based. (2) Where the permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with this chapter. (3) Where the work detailed under the permit is not being performed in accordance with the provisions of the application, plans, or specifications or with this chapter or conditions of the permit. (4) Where the elevator contractor to whom the permit was issued fails or refuses to comply with a STOP WORK order. (5) If the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within six months after the date of issuance or within a shorter period of time as the administrator, or his or her authorized representative in his or her discretion, may specify at the time the permit is issued. (6) If the work is suspended or abandoned for 60 days, or shorter time as the administrator may specify at the time the permit is issued, after the work has been started.  (b) The administrator may allow an extension of time at his or her discretion. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §§17, 18.)
AL Code § 25-13-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-18 - Installation by Licensee; Certification of Compliance; Certificate of Operation; Inspection.

Section 25-13-18Installation by licensee; certification of compliance; certificate of operation; inspection. (a) All new conveyance installations shall be performed by a sole proprietor, firm, or corporation to which a license to install or service conveyances has been issued. Subsequent to installation, the licensed sole proprietor, firm, or corporation must certify compliance with the applicable sections of this chapter. Prior to any conveyance being used, the property owner or lessee must obtain a certificate of operation from the administrator. A fee as set forth in this chapter shall be paid for the certificate of operation. It shall be the responsibility of the licensed elevator contractor to complete and submit first-time registrations for new installations. The certificate of operation fee for newly installed elevators, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts for private residences shall be subsequent to an inspection by a licensed third party inspection firm. (b) The certificate of operation fee for all new and existing stairway chairlifts for private residences and any renewal fees shall be waived. The administrator, or his or her designee, shall inspect, in accordance with the requirements set forth in this chapter, all newly installed elevators, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts for private residences. For newly installed residential elevators and residential elevators in locations other than private residences, the inspector shall note on the inspection report compliance with the applicable codes governing protection of hoistway openings, commonly known as the 3x5 rule. (c) A certificate of operation is renewable annually. The administrator may require any conveyance out of compliance with this chapter to be placed out of service until it is reinspected and found to be in compliance. In addition, a private residence owner may request an annual inspection at his or her discretion. Certificates of operation must be clearly displayed on or in each conveyance. (d) No county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall have the power to make any laws, ordinances, or resolutions providing for the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of elevators and conveyances within the limits of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §19; Act 2011-708, p. 2190, §1.)
AL Code § 25-13-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-19 - Insurance Policies.

Section 25-13-19Insurance policies. (a) Elevator contractors shall submit to the administrator 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 ($1,000,000) for injury or death of any number of persons in any one occurrence and with coverage of at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for property damage in any one occurrence and the statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage. (b) Elevator inspectors, not employed by the authority having jurisdiction, shall submit to the administrator 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 ($1,000,000) for injury or death of any number of persons in any one occurrence and with coverage of at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for property damage in any one occurrence and the statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage. (c) The policies, or duly certified copies thereof, or an appropriate certificate of insurance approved as to form by the administrator shall be delivered to the administrator 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 10 days' notice shall be given to the administrator. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §20.)
AL Code § 25-13-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-20 - Enforcement Program; Investigation.

Section 25-13-20Enforcement program; investigation. (a) It shall be the duty of the administrator to develop an enforcement program which will ensure compliance with regulations and requirements referenced in this chapter. An enforcement program shall include, but is not limited to, regulations for identification of property locations which are subject to the regulations and requirements; issuing notifications to violating property owners or operators; random on-site inspections and tests on existing installations; witnessing periodic inspections and testing in order to ensure satisfactory performance by licensed persons, sole proprietors, firms, or corporations; and assisting in the development of public awareness programs. (b) Any person may request an investigation into an alleged violation of this chapter by giving notice to the administrator of such violation or danger. The notice shall be in writing, shall set forth with reasonable particularity the grounds for the notice, and shall be signed by the person making the request. Upon the request of any person signing the notice, such person's name shall not appear on any copy of the notice or any record published, released, or made available. (c) If upon receipt of a notification, the administrator determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the administrator shall cause to be made an investigation in accordance with this chapter as soon as practicable to determine if such violation or danger exists. If the administrator determines that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the administrator shall notify the party in writing of such determination. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §21.)
AL Code § 25-13-21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-21 - Liability Under Chapter.

Section 25-13-21Liability under chapter. This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person, firm, or corporation owning, operating, controlling, maintaining, erecting, constructing, installing, altering, inspecting, testing, or repairing any elevator or other related mechanism covered by this chapter for damages to person or property caused by any defect therein, nor does the state assume any such liability or responsibility therefor or any liability to any person for whatever reason whatsoever by the enactment of this chapter or any acts or omissions arising hereunder. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §22.)
AL Code § 25-13-22 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-22 - Penalties.

Section 25-13-22Penalties. Any owner or lessee who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 30 days or both fined and imprisoned. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §23.)
AL Code § 25-13-23 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-23 - Compliance With Chapter.

Section 25-13-23Compliance with chapter. The provisions of this chapter are not retroactive unless otherwise stated, and equipment shall be required to comply with the applicable code at the date of installation or within the period determined by the board for compliance with ASME A17.3, whichever is more stringent. If upon the inspection of any device covered by this chapter, the equipment is found to be in dangerous condition or there is an immediate hazard to those riding or using the equipment or if the design or the method of operation in combination with devices used is considered inherently dangerous in the opinion of the administrator, the administrator shall notify the owner of the condition and shall order such alterations or additions as may be deemed necessary to eliminate the dangerous condition. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §24.)
AL Code § 25-13-24 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-24 - Annual Inspections Required.

Section 25-13-24Annual inspections required. (a) It shall be the responsibility of the owners of all new and existing conveyances located in any building or structure to have the conveyances inspected annually (ASME A17.1, category one) by a licensed elevator inspector. Subsequent to inspection, the licensed elevator inspector shall supply the property owner or lessee and the administrator with a written inspection report describing any and all violations. Property owners shall have 30 days from the date of the published inspection report to be in full compliance with correcting the violations. (b) It shall be the responsibility of the owners of conveyances to have a licensed elevator inspector, as described in this chapter, insure that the required tests are performed at intervals in compliance with ASME A17.1, ASME A18.1, and ASCE 21. (c) All tests shall be performed by a licensed elevator mechanic. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §25.)
AL Code § 25-13-25 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 13 - Elevator Safety.|Section 25-13-25 - Relation to Other Laws, Etc.

Section 25-13-25Relation to other laws, etc. Whenever a provision in this chapter is found to be inconsistent with any provision of applicable state law, any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, or any code, the applicable state law shall prevail. This chapter, unless specifically stated otherwise, is not intended to establish more stringent or more restrictive standards than standards set forth in the applicable state law. (Act 2003-349, p. 903, §26.)
AL Code § 25-14-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 14 - Alabama Professional Employer Organization Registration Act.|Section 25-14-1 - Short Title.

Section 25-14-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Professional Employer Organization Registration Act." (Act 2006-229, p. 397, §1.)