KRS 198B.4019: Emergency elevator mechanic license -- Proof of competency -- Time

and geographic limitations -- Renewal.

(1) The department shall issue emergency elevator mechanic licenses whenever an

emergency is declared by the Governor due to disaster, act of God, or work

stoppage, and the number of persons in the state holding licenses granted by the

department is determined by the commissioner to be insufficient to cope with the

emergency.

(2) Elevator contractors shall respond as necessary to ensure the safety of the public.

(3) Any person confirmed by a licensed elevator contractor to have a combination of

documented experience and education to perform elevator work without direct and

immediate supervision shall seek an emergency elevator mechanic's license from

the department within five (5) business days after commencing work under this

emergency provision if the work requires a license under ordinary circumstances.

The elevator contractor employing the elevator mechanic shall furnish proof of

competency as required by the department.

(4) Each emergency elevator mechanic license shall be valid for a period of forty -five

(45) days from the date of issuance and for the particular elevators or geographical

areas designated by the department, and otherwise shall entitle the licensee to the

rights and privileges of an elevator mechanic licensed under KRS 198B.400 to

198B.540.

(5) The department may renew an emergency elevator mechanic license during the

existence of a continuing emergency.