Certificates of Competency and License Registrations, Initial, Renewal, General Liability Insurance Coverage

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

61C-5.007: Certificates of Competency and License Registrations, Initial, Renewal, General Liability Insurance Coverage

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 44 No. 56, March 21, 2018 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

Summaries of Substantive Changes to Form DBPR HR-7014, Form DBPR HR-7017 and Rule 61C-5.007 are as follows:

Form DBPR HR-7014:

On page 2, section 2, the department has revised the form incorporated by reference in subparagraph 61C-5.007(2)(a)1. to remove applicant’s gender and race/ethnicity.

Form DBPR HR-7017:

On page 2, section 2, the department has revised the form incorporated by reference in subparagraph 61C-5.007(4)(a)1. to remove applicant’s gender and race/ethnicity.

 

61C-5.007 Certificates of Competency and License Registrations, Initial, Renewal; General Liability Insurance Coverage:

(1) No change.

(2) Certificate of Competency. Pursuant to Sections 399.01(14) and (16), F.S., the certificate of competency is a credential only and does not authorize any work to be performed. A certificate of competency holder must register with and obtain a license from the division as a certified elevator technician before constructing, installing, maintaining or repairing an elevator or as a certified elevator inspector before constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing or inspecting an elevator.

(a) Initial. The following items are required for an initial certificate of competency and must be received by the division before a certificate of competency may be issued:

1. DBPR HR-7014, Application for Certificate of Competency and Certified Elevator Technician Registration, (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_____) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2018 January;

2. The $50 fee; and

3. One of the following:

a. Proof of a mechanical engineer license in good standing; or.

b. Proof of four (4) years experience constructing, maintaining, servicing and repairing elevators verified by letter from a registered elevator company on company letterhead that specifies the type of work performed, and one of the following:

(I) A copy of certificate of successful completion of the requirements specified in Section 399.01(16)(a), F.S. Applicants qualifying by examination must provide proof of passage of the certificate of competency exam administered by the division or its designee. The examination must, mechanics examination, or elevator technician examination conducted by the division or an approved provider covering the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators and their associated parts. The applicant must pass the examination within two years of the date of application with a minimum score of 75%;

(II) Copy of certificate of completion of a registered elevator mechanics apprenticeship program as required in Section 399.01(16)(a)2.b., F.S.; or

(III) Copy of a current license or certification issued by a state or local U.S. jurisdiction with standards equal to or more stringent than Florida’s standards as required in Section 399.01(16)(a)2.c., F.S. 

(b) No change

(c) No change

(3) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 399.01, 399.02, 399.10 FS. Law Implemented 399.01(12), 399.01(13), 399.01(14), 399.01(16), 399.17, 559.79 FS. History–New 10-8-81, Amended 11-27-83, 2-19-84, Formerly 7C-5.07, Amended 4-11-91, Formerly 7C-5.007, Amended 2-2-94, 8-21-06, 1-3-12, 7-11-12, ________.