Section 1000.180  Implementation Schedule

a)         Grandfathering.  The OSFM may issue an elevator mechanic or limited elevator mechanic license, in accordance with Section 45(c)(2) of the Act (grandfathering), to a person applying by December 31, 2007.

b)         Implementation of Elevator Mechanic and Limited Elevator Mechanic Licenses. By July 1, 2008, any holder of a temporary elevator mechanic or temporary limited elevator mechanic license issued under Section 1000.80(c) of the emergency rules creating this Part shall acquire a permanent license under Section 1000.80(a) if he or she plans to continue to perform as an elevator mechanic or limited elevator mechanic.

c)         Initial Implementation of Elevator Inspector License.  Each company that employs an elevator inspector must submit to OSFM a letter identifying the name of each inspector in its employment by July 1, 2008.  Any of those identified inspectors must apply for Illinois inspector licensure by July 1, 2008 unless they have already been issued an inspector license under the Act.  After July 1, 2008, any individual who has not been issued an elevator inspector license by OSFM is prohibited from inspecting conveyances in this State.

d)         Initial Implementation of Conveyance Registration − Existing.  All conveyances that were in operation when these proposed rules were adopted shall be registered by November 1, 2008.  Inspectors, contractors and mechanics are permitted to service an unregistered existing conveyance one time after November 1,2008 and provide the owner with notice that the conveyance is required to be registered.  The conveyance may not be serviced thereafter until it is properly registered with the OSFM.

e)         Initial Implementation of Conveyance Registration − New.  All new conveyances shall be required to have a certificate of operation after March 1, 2008.

f)          Local Programs.  Municipalities and counties that intend to regulate conveyances must submit an Elevator Safety Program Agreement with the Board.  This agreement includes, but is not limited to, the information required in Section 1000.40.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 8377, effective May 27, 2008)