(a) A licensed elevator contractor shall respond as necessary to ensure public safety if:
(1) an emergency exists in the State because of disaster, act of God, or work stoppage; and
(2) the number of licensed elevator mechanics in the State is insufficient to cope with the emergency.
(b) Within 5 business days after beginning work that requires an elevator mechanic license, an individual certified by a licensed elevator contractor to have an acceptable combination of documented experience and education to perform elevator work without direct and immediate supervision shall seek an emergency elevator mechanic license from the Board.
(c) The licensed elevator contractor shall provide proof of competency as the Board may require for an individual certified by the licensed elevator contractor under subsection (b) of this section.
(d) The Board shall issue emergency elevator mechanic licenses.
(e) An emergency elevator mechanic license entitles the licensee to the rights and privileges of an elevator mechanic license issued under Part III of this subtitle.
(f) An emergency elevator mechanic license is valid for 30 days for particular elevator units or geographical areas as the Board designates.
(g) The Board shall renew an emergency elevator mechanic license during the existence of an emergency.
(h) The Board may not charge a fee for the issuance or renewal of an emergency elevator mechanic license.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions
Part III - Elevator Safety Review Board
Section 12-822 - Meetings; Compensation
Section 12-822.1 - Certification of Licensing Status
Section 12-823 - Miscellaneous Powers
Section 12-824 - Establishment of Fees
Section 12-824.1 - Elevator Safety Review Board Fund
Section 12-825 - Authority of Secretary
Section 12-826 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 12-827 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 12-828 - Applications for Licenses
Section 12-830 - Reciprocal Waiver of Examination Requirements
Section 12-831 - Issuance of License
Section 12-832 - Scope of License
Section 12-833 - Term and Renewal of License
Section 12-833.1 - Reinstatement of License
Section 12-834 - Temporary Elevator Mechanic Licenses
Section 12-835 - Emergency Elevator Mechanic Licenses
Section 12-836 - Insurance Requirements
Section 12-838 - Denials, Refusals to Renew, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 12-839 - Judicial Review