NAC455C.506. Permit for construction, installation, alteration or repair; performance of work by or under supervision of certified elevator mechanic.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a contractor must obtain a permit from the Enforcement Section for construction, installation, alteration or repair of an elevator before such work is begun.

     2. A contractor who is required to obtain a permit pursuant to subsection 1 must submit to the Enforcement Section a request for the permit that is accompanied by plans and specifications in the form prescribed by the Enforcement Section. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if the plans and specifications indicate the construction, installation, alteration or repair will comply with the provisions of NAC 455C.400 to 455C.528, inclusive, the Enforcement Section shall issue a permit to the contractor.

     3. A permit is not required for repairs and replacement that are necessary for the maintenance of an elevator if parts of equivalent materials, strength and design as that used in the original construction are used.

     4. An elevator for which a permit for construction, installation, alteration or repair is required must not be constructed, installed, altered or repaired unless a permit has been issued. If any such work is started before the permit is obtained, the work must be suspended until a permit is issued.

     5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NAC 455C.510, an operating permit is void upon the issuance of a permit for construction, installation, alteration or repair of an elevator. A permit for construction, installation, alteration or repair of an elevator does not authorize the operation of an elevator for which an operating permit is required.

     6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, as required by NRS 455C.160, the person who constructs, installs, alters or repairs a new elevator or existing installation must be certified as an elevator mechanic pursuant to NRS 455C.110 and NAC 455C.460.

     7. An elevator mechanic may be assisted in the construction, installation, alteration or repair of a new elevator or existing installation by an elevator mechanic apprentice or an elevator mechanic helper if the work performed by the elevator mechanic apprentice or elevator mechanic helper is performed under the supervision of the elevator mechanic.

     (Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R101-02, eff. 12-15-2004)