| License Description |
An inspector shall meet the definition of "Elevator Personnel" in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 1.3 and have documented training and at least 1 year of experience performing inspections and performing or witnessing tests specified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, CSA B311, ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, and ANSI/ASSE A10.4 or CSA Z185. Verifiable evidence of training and experience shall be documented with the application for license to the department. Knowledge may be evidenced by approved written and/or oral examinations, as administered by the department or other organizations acceptable to the department. Applicant shall demonstrate knowledge of personal safety practices, familiarity with industry terminology, ability to read architectural and installation drawings including hoistway and machine room layouts. working knowledge of electrical, electronic, and circuit construction principles, working knowledge of mechanical principles as applied to structures, machines, mechanisms, and the effects of traction on ropes and sheaves. Understanding and working knowledge of hydraulic principles as applied to the operation of valves, pumps, plungers, piping, and buffers, and working knowledge of the various types of equipment; their code requirements, uses, and limitations. Applicant shall have working knowledge of the functions and operations of elevator systems, including machines, motors, governors, and other machine room equipment; controllers, position devices, door operator systems, hoistway systems, safety system testing and functions, pit equipment escalators, moving walks, electrical devices, and hydraulics, working knowledge of inspection and testing procedures as described in ASME A17.2 and awareness of published interpretations of those procedures, working knowledge of applicable building, fire, electrical, and accessibility codes, demonstrated ability to perform the duties specified in Section 2.2, and working knowledge of the requirements of ASME A17.3 and awareness of published interpretations of ASME A17.3 |