(A) In accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised Code, the superintendent of industrial compliance shall adopt rules pertaining to all of the following:

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 4785.08

  • Elevator: means a conveyance defined as an elevator in the elevators and escalators safety code. See Ohio Code 4785.01
  • Elevator contractor: means any business entity that has been issued an elevator contractor's license under this chapter and that is engaged in the business of providing conveyance services. See Ohio Code 4785.01
  • Elevator mechanic: means any individual who has been issued an elevator mechanic's license under this chapter. See Ohio Code 4785.01
  • Repair: means a repair as defined in the appropriate reference standard that does not require a permit. See Ohio Code 4785.01

(1) The issuance and renewal of elevator mechanic’s licenses and elevator contractor‘s licenses;

(2) The list of disqualifying offenses required under division (B) of section 9.79 of the Revised Code.

(B) In accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised Code, the superintendent may adopt rules pertaining to all of the following:

(1) Assisting in the development of public awareness programs;

(2) Classifications or subclassifications of licenses for elevator mechanics and elevator contractors;

(3) Monitoring inspections and testing in order to ensure satisfactory performance by licensees;

(4) Fee schedules for elevator mechanic and elevator contractor licenses. The fees shall reflect the actual costs and expenses necessary to administer this chapter.

(5) Establishing standards for the approval of license testing agencies, pursuant to division (D)(1)(b) of section 4785.04 of the Revised Code;

(6) Establishing standards for the approval of continuing education and training providers, pursuant to division (B) of section 4785.041 of the Revised Code;

(7) Any other rules necessary to administer and carry out this chapter.

(C) Notwithstanding divisions (A) and (B) of this section or Chapter 4105 of the Revised Code, the superintendent shall not adopt rules relating to the construction, maintenance, and repair of elevators, except as pertaining to licensing individuals under this chapter.

(D) The superintendent may exercise such other powers and duties as are necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this chapter.

(E) Notwithstanding any provision of section 121.95 of the Revised Code to the contrary, the superintendent may adopt rules pertaining to the issuance and renewal of elevator mechanic’s licenses and elevator contractor’s licenses that contain regulatory restrictions as described in that section without simultaneously removing two or more other existing regulatory restrictions.

Last updated March 21, 2023 at 3:42 PM