1. (a) Before a person may perform an inspection of an elevator, the person must be authorized by the department under this section by meeting the registration requirements of this section.

2. (b) An applicant for an initial registration under this section shall submit a

   1. (1) completed application of a form provided by the department;
   2. (2) copy of both sides of the applicant's valid ASME QEI-1 elevator inspector certification card, in good standing; and
   3. (3) resume or curriculum vitae reflecting that the applicant has a minimum of one year QEI-1 elevator inspector acceptance inspection experience for the type of equipment to be inspected.
3. (c) Before conducting an inspection, the applicant must complete an orientation session conducted by the department regarding approved inspection procedures, forms, and applicable laws and rules.

4. (d) An authorized elevator inspector's registration expires on December 31 of each year. An authorized elevator inspector must renew the inspector's registration by December 31 by submitting

   1. (1) a completed renewal application on a form provided by the department;

   2. (2) proof of the applicant's renewal of the applicant's Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI-1) certification and proof of continuing education with the following documents:

      1. (A) a copy of both sides of a valid ASME QEI-1 elevator safety inspector certification card;
      2. (B) notice of any official complaints, criminal, or civil actions against the inspector, pending or otherwise, prior to the renewal application being submitted.
5. (e) In addition to the requirements for renewal under (d) of this section, the director may require that an applicant for renewal attend an updated orientation session described in (c) of this section.
6. (f) An authorized elevator inspector shall notify the department in writing no later than 30 days after any change to information submitted to the department for the previous year.

(Eff. 2/23/2011, Register 197)

Authority: AS 18.60.800