1. (1) (a) All 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.
2. (b) A renewal application for a certificate of competency, including fee payment, or an annual license registration postmarked 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.
3. (c) Expired 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.

4. (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.

   1. (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. (I) A copy of certificate of completion of the certificate of competency exam administered by the division or its designee. The examination 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 with a minimum score of 75%;
      2. (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
      3. (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.

      1. DBPR HR-7014, Application for Certificate of Competency and Certified Elevator Technician Registration, ( HYPERLINK "https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09065" https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09065) 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.

      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 or completed DBPR HR-5023-076 – Affidavit Verifying Elevator Work History for Certificate of Competency Applicants, ( HYPERLINK "http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12781" http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12781) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2021 January, and one of the following:

   2. (b) Renewal. The division must receive proof of completion of eight (8) hours continuing education as described in Rule 61C-5.0085, F.A.C., and the $50 fee before a renewal certificate of competency may be issued.
   3. (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.

5. (3) Certified Elevator Technician.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. (4) Certified Elevator Inspectors.

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

      1. DBPR HR-7017, Application for Certified Elevator Inspector Registration, ( HYPERLINK "https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09066" https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09066) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2018 January;

      2. 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

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

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

      1. Proof of completion of the required continuing education as described in Rule 61C-5.0085, F.A.C.;

      2. 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

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

   3. (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.

7. (5) Registered Elevator Companies.

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

      1. Completed DBPR HR-7026, Application for Elevator Company Registration, ( HYPERLINK "https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09067" https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09067) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2018 January;

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

      3. The name and certificate or license number of at least one employee who holds a current certificate of competency issued pursuant to Section 399.01(16), F.S., and subsection (2) of this rule, or who is a certified elevator inspector licensed by the division pursuant to Section 399.01(13), F.S., and subsection (4) of this rule.

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

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

      2. The name and certificate or license number of at least one employee who holds a current certificate of competency issued pursuant to Section 399.01(16), F.S., and subsection (2) of this rule, or who is a certified elevator inspector licensed by the division pursuant to Section 399.01(13), F.S., and subsection (4) of this rule.

8. (6) General Liability Insurance Coverage.

   1. (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.
   2. (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.
   3. (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.
9. (7) Copies of the forms incorporated within this section are available from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants Internet website at www2.myfloridalicense.com/elevator-safety/; by email to dhr.elevators@myfloridalicense.com; or upon written request to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.

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 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, 5-10-18, 4-4-21.