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Elevator Inspector
License Description Elevator Inspectors inspect elevators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, and wheel chair lifts to verify their conformance to laws and ordinances regulating the design, installation, and safe operations. They are responsible for inspecting the mechanical and electrical features, cables, guide rails, counterweights, and buffers for conformance to governmental safety orders. They may observe timed tests of the speeds, and conformance to code of the apparatus, compute the allowable loads, and observe the tests of brakes and safety devices installed. They may recommend corrections for unsafe machinery. Only inspectors employed by the State may close down any unsafe equipment until corrections are made. In addition, they are required to maintain accurate logs of all their inspections and investigations for possible use by administrative and legal authorities. Requirements: 1) Must have four years of verifiable experience designing, installing, maintaining or inspecting conveyances. 2) Must successfully pass a written examination approved by an accredited ASME Testing facility. 3) Must have proof of Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Certification. 4) Must submit proof of an insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in Arkansas and providing general liability coverage for at least $1,000,000 for injury or death of a person and $500,000 for property damage. 5) Must have eight hours of continuing education hours every two years in a course of training or instruction approved by the Board. Written Examination: Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) Required (Not available from ADLL), License fee: $100.00, Renewal fee: $100.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Elevator Safety Division
900 W Capital, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682 4538
adll.elevator@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2023
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