Sec. 7. (a) An individual may not act as an elevator contractor unless the individual:
(1) holds an elevator contractor license issued under this chapter; or
(2) is an employee of a partnership, a limited partnership, a corporation, or a state educational institution that holds an elevator contractor license issued under this chapter.
(b) A partnership, a limited partnership, a corporation, or a state educational institution may not act as an elevator contractor unless it holds an elevator contractor license issued under this chapter.
(c) An individual who is an applicant for an elevator contractor license shall:
(1) hold a valid elevator contractor license issued by another state that has a licensing program that, as determined by the department or the commission, is equivalent to the elevator contractor licensing program established under this chapter; or
(2) except as otherwise provided, satisfy both of the following requirements:
(A) Have at least five (5) years of documented work experience in the elevator industry in construction, maintenance, and service or repair in Indiana.
(B) Successfully complete a written competency examination approved by the commission.
(d) A corporation or a state educational institution that is an applicant for an elevator contractor license must have at least one (1) officer or employee of the corporation or a state educational institution that holds a valid elevator contractor license issued under this chapter. A license granted to a corporation or a state educational institution to act as an elevator contractor under this chapter becomes invalid when an officer or employee of the corporation or state educational institution no longer holds a valid elevator contractor license issued under this chapter.
(e) A partnership or limited partnership that is an applicant for an elevator contractor license must have at least one (1) partner or general partner that holds a valid elevator contractor license issued under this chapter. A license granted to a partnership or limited partnership to act as an elevator contractor under this chapter becomes invalid when the partner of a partnership or general partner of a limited partnership named in the application no longer holds a valid elevator contractor license as provided by this chapter.
As added by P.L.119-2002, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.13; P.L.2-2007, SEC.310; P.L.230-2019, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 15. Building and Equipment Laws: Enforcement
Chapter 5. Regulated Lifting Devices
22-15-5-1. Installation or Alteration Permit; Issuance; Qualification of Applicants
22-15-5-1.5. Permit Expiration
22-15-5-2. Installation or Alteration Without a Permit; Offense; Application of Section
22-15-5-3. Registration; Qualification; Required Information
22-15-5-4. Inspection Program; Initial Operating Certificate; Renewal Certificate; Temporary Permit
22-15-5-4.5. Requirements to Submit Documentation
22-15-5-5. Operation Without a Permit; Offense; Application of Section
22-15-5-7. Elevator Contractor License; Requirements for License; Invalid License
22-15-5-8. Initial License Application; Renewal License Application
22-15-5-9. Required Information for Application; License Expiration and Renewal
22-15-5-10. License Presentation Upon Request
22-15-5-13. Temporary Elevator Mechanic License; Emergency Elevator Mechanic License
22-15-5-14. Liability Insurance Requirement; Exemptions; Failure to File Certificate of Insurance
22-15-5-15. Continuing Education Requirements; Exemptions; Temporary Waiver