Bill Text - HB385 (2013)

Relative to licensure of, and the performance of electrical work by, elevator and accessibility lift mechanics.


Revision: Jan. 17, 2013, midnight

HB 385 – AS INTRODUCED

2013 SESSION

13-0163

10/04

HOUSE BILL 385

AN ACT relative to licensure of, and the performance of electrical work by, elevator and accessibility lift mechanics.

SPONSORS: Rep. Hess, Merr 24

COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration

ANALYSIS

This bill adds a requirement of 2 years of experience working under a licensed elevator or accessibility lift mechanic in order to be licensed in this state. The bill also exempts licensed elevator and accessibility lift mechanics from requirements for licensure as an electrician for work in both commercial and residential installations on elevator and accessibility lift controls and all items inside the machine room and the hoistway.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

13-0163

10/04

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Thirteen

AN ACT relative to licensure of, and the performance of electrical work by, elevator and accessibility lift mechanics.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Elevator and Accessibility Lifts; License Requirements. Amend RSA 157-B:8-a to read as follows:

157-B:8-a Mechanics. An elevator or accessibility lift mechanic shall pass an examination given by the commissioner provided the person has at least 2 years of documented experience working directly under a licensed New Hampshire elevator or accessibility lift mechanic, except in cases in which an elevator or accessibility lift mechanic has proven to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the person has experience in excess of 5 years within the state. A license shall be issued to the mechanic for a 2-year period. A fee of $50 shall be charged for the initial examination and license. A license may be renewed every 2 years upon payment of a fee of $35. Employees of the department of labor shall not be charged for the issuance or renewal of a license. A person who holds a certificate or license of competency as a mechanic equal to that of this state may be issued a license without examination upon payment of a fee of $35 The commissioner may revoke any license for cause shown, after a hearing. The holder of a license under question shall receive 7 days’ written notice informing the licensee of the charges and of the time and place of the hearing.

2 New Paragraph; Electricians; Exception for Licensed Elevator and Accessibility Lift Mechanics. Amend RSA 319-C:3 by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraph:

XII. An elevator or accessibility lift mechanic licensed by the labor commissioner under RSA 157-B:8-a and rules adopted thereunder, for electrical installation, maintenance, or repair work in both commercial and residential installations on elevator and accessibility lift controls and all items inside the machine room and the hoistway.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.