09RS Senate Bill 155

Senate Bill 155

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Last Action	to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S)
Title	AN ACT relating to elevator safety.
Bill Documents	Bill
Impact Statements	Local Mandate
Bill Request Number	1155
Sponsor	P. Clark
Summary of Original Version	Create new sections of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540, relating to elevator safety, to allow only a licensed elevator mechanic working under the direct supervision of an elevator contractor to install or work on elevators and fixed guideway systems; form the Elevator Safety Review Board within the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction; establish board membership and meeting rules; require licensure from the board to work as an elevator mechanic or elevator contractor; set licensure qualifications and application requirements; allow for biennial licensure renewal; permit the board to issue emergency and temporary licenses; mandate 8 hours of continuing education for each elevator contractor and mechanic license renewal; list reasons for licensee discipline and establish related hearing and appellate procedures; require various types of insurance coverage for elevator contractors and for elevator inspectors not employed by the office; disclaim any effect on the liability of any persons or the Commonwealth as a result of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540; amend KRS 198B.400 to define terms; amend KRS 198B.410, 198B.440, and 198B.450 to shift responsibility over inspector certificates of competency from the office to the board; amend KRS 198B.420 to direct the board to develop the State Elevator and Fixed Guideway System Inspection Program; include the promulgation of administrative regulations, inspections, and investigations among the board's powers under the program; amend KRS 198B.460 to require owner or user registration of all elevators and fixed guideway systems with the board; order the office to share its pre-existing registration information with the board; amend KRS 198B.480 to require board approval for elevator or fixed guideway system changes or repairs; amend KRS 198B.490 to allow the board to consult with engineering authorities and organizations on safety standards; list national standards for the board to follow when promulgating administrative regulations related to safety standards; mandate that any board standards be consistent with the Kentucky standards of safety and the uniform state building code; amend KRS 198B.510 to require that new elevator and fixed guideway system installations be performed by a licensed elevator contractor; authorize three-year optional certificates of operation for private residences; waive any operation or renewal fees at residential devices; amend KRS 198B.520 to set out circumstances where a construction or repair permit may be revoked or expired; amend KRS 198B.530 to establish that all elevator licensing fees are to be paid to the office; amend KRS 198B.990 to increase the penalty for violations from a maximum fine of $500 to a maximum fine of $1,500 plus thirty days imprisonment.
Index Headings of Original Version	Local Mandate - Elevator safety review board, elevator inspections and safety to be coordinated by Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Elevator safety review board, administrative regulations to be promulgated by Fees - Housing, buildings and construction office, elevator safety fees collected by Housing, Building, and Construction - Elevator safety, office to administer through the elevator safety review board Inspections - Elevator inspections, elevator safety review board to coordinate Insurance - Elevator contractors and independent elevator inspectors, insurance required to be carried by Licensing - Elevator contractors and elevator mechanics, licensure through elevator board required for Occupations and Professions - Elevator contractors and elevator mechanics, licensure through elevator board required for Safety - Elevator safety review board, elevator inspections and safety to be coordinated by State Agencies - Elevator safety review board, elevator inspections and safety to be coordinated by Workers' Compensation - Elevator contractors and independent inspectors, workers' compensation insurance to be carried by