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


Effective on Sunday, April 4, 2021
  • 1(1)(a) 2All certificates and licenses, as specified in this section, expire on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. of each year unless renewed by the division.

    26(b) A renewal application for a certificate of competency, 35including fee payment, or 39an annual license registration 43postmarked on or after January 1 will be deemed delinquent. A certificate of competency or annual license registration resulting from a delinquent submission shall be valid from the date renewed or issued by the division through December 31 each year.

    83(c) 84Expired certificates and licenses are not valid and the certificate holder or licensee is not authorized to perform any work under an expired certificate or license until the division approves and completes a renewal.

    118(2) Certificate of Competency. Pursuant to Sections 125399.01(14) 126and (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.

    189(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:

    2171. 218DBPR HR-7014, Application for Certificate of Competency and Certified Elevator Technician Registration, (231https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/232refere233nce.asp?234No=Ref-09065235) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2018 January;

    2442. 245The $50 fee; and,

    2493. One of the following:

    254a. Proof of a mechanical engineer license in good standing.

    264b. Proof of 267four (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 295or completed DBPR HR-5023-076 – Affidavit Verifying Elevator Work History for Certificate of Competency Applicants, (311http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12781313) incorporated  herein by reference and effective  2021 January, 322and one of the following:

    327(I) A copy of certificate of 333completion of the certificate of competency 339exam administered by the division or its designee. The 348examination must cover 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 377with a minimum score of 75%;

    383(II) Copy of certificate of completion of a registered elevator mechanics apprenticeship program as required in Section 400399.01(16)(a)2.b., F.S.; 402or

    403(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 433399.01(16)(a)2.c., F.S.

    435(b) Renewal. The division must receive proof of completion of eight (8) hours continuing education as described in Rule 45461C-5.0085, 455F.A.C., and the $50 fee before a renewal certificate of competency may be issued.

    469(c) Expired certificates of competency become null and void on March 1 and are no longer renewable. Certificate of competency holders whose certificate becomes null and void must submit an initial application for a certificate of competency, including all documentation and fees required by paragraph (2)(a). A new certificate of competency will be issued upon receipt of all required documentation and fees.

    531(3) Certified Elevator Technician.

    535(a) The following items are required for initial registration and licensure as a certified elevator technician:

    5511. 552DBPR HR 7014, Application for Certificate of Competency and Certified Elevator Technician Registration; and,

    5662. 567Proof of general liability insurance coverage as described in paragraph (6)(a) or (6)(b).

    580(b) The following items are required to renew a certified elevator technician license registration:

    5941. 595A valid certificate of competency issued by the division; and

    6052. Proof of general liability insurance coverage as described in paragraph (6)(a) or (6)(b).

    619(4) 620Certified Elevator Inspectors.

    623(a) The following items are required for initial registration and licensure as a certified elevator inspector:

    6391. DBPR HR-7017, Application for Certified Elevator Inspector Registration, (649https://www.flrules.org/Gat650eway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09066652) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2018 January;

    6612. A copy of the registrant’s valid qualified elevator inspector credential issued by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), or its accrediting bodies, in good standing at the time of application; and

    6943. Proof of general liability insurance coverage as described in paragraph (6)(a) or (6)(b)708.

    709(b) The following items are required to renew a certified elevator inspector license registration:

    7231. 724P725roof of completion of the required continuing education as described in Rule 73761C-5.0085, 738F.A.C.;

    7392. A copy of the registrant’s valid qualified elevator inspector credential issued by the ASME, or its accrediting bodies, that remained in good standing throughout the license year; and

    7683. Proof of general liability insurance coverage as described in paragraph (6)(a) or (6)(b)782.

    783(c) The division shall not renew a certified elevator inspector license registration if the qualified elevator inspector credential did not remain in good standing throughout the license year. Good standing means the qualified elevator inspector credential was not suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined by the issuing body, or allowed to expire or lapse.

    836(5) Registered Elevator Companies.

    840(a) 841The following items are required for initial registration and licensure as a registered elevator company:

    8561. Completed DBPR HR-7026, Application for Elevator Company Registration, (866https://www.flrules.org/Gate867way868/reference.asp?No=Ref-09067870) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2018 January;

    8792. Proof of general liability insurance coverage as described in paragraph (6)(c); 891and,

    8923. The name and certificate or license number of at least one employee who holds a current certificate of competency issued pursuant to Section 916399.01(16), F.S., 918and subsection (2) of this rule, or who is a certified elevator inspector licensed by the division pursuant to Section 938399.01(13), F.S., 940and subsection (4) of this rule.

    946(b) 947The following items are required to renew a registered elevator company license registration:

    9601. Proof of 963general liability insurance coverage as described in paragraph (6)(c); and,

    9732. The name and certificate or license number of at least one employee who holds a current certificate of competency issued pursuant to Section 997399.01(16), F.S., 999and subsection (2) of this rule, or who is a certified elevator inspector licensed by the division pursuant to Section 1019399.01(13), F.S., 1021and subsection (4) of this rule.

    1027(6) General Liability Insurance Coverage.

    1032(a) Certified elevator technicians and certified elevator inspectors performing work for a registered elevator company must be covered by general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurance.

    1068(b) A certified elevator inspector or certified elevator technician who, independent of a registered elevator company, inspects, maintains, or repairs a vertical conveyance regulated under Chapter 399, F.S., must first have on file with the division a valid Certificate of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance evidencing coverage in the minimum amounts of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.

    1128(c) A registered elevator company must maintain general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amounts of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurance and file with the division a Certificate of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance indicating the minimum required coverage amounts.

    1171(7) 1172Copies of the forms incorporated within this section 1180are available from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants Internet website at 1192www.MyFloridaLicense.com/dbpr/elevator-safety/; 1193by e1195mail to dhr.elevators@myfloridalicense.com; or upon written request to the 1204Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, 1223Tallahassee, Florida 32399-10131226.

    1227Rulemaking Authority 1229399.01, 1230399.02, 1231399.10 FS. 1233Law Implemented 1235399.01(12), 1236399.01(13), 1237399.01(14), 1238399.01(16), 1239399.17 FS. 1241History–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, 5-10-18, 4-4-21.