Section 25-13-7 - Application for license.

AL Code § 25-13-7 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Elevator Contractor. Any sole proprietor, firm, or corporation wishing to engage in the business of elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving sidewalk, or other conveyance installation, alteration, service, replacement, or maintenance within this jurisdiction shall make application for a license with the administrator on a form provided by the administrator.

(b) Elevator Mechanic. Any person wishing to engage in installing, altering, repairing, or servicing an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving sidewalk installation, alteration, service, replacement, or maintenance within the jurisdiction of this state shall make application for a license with the administrator on a form provided by the administrator.

(c) Inspector. Any person wishing to engage in the business of elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, or platform or stairway chairlift inspections within the jurisdiction of this state shall make application for a license with the administrator on a form to be provided by the administrator. An inspector shall possess those qualifications established by rule of the Department of Labor.

(d) The application for licenses shall contain information for the following provisions:

(1) If a person or sole proprietor, the name, residence address, and business address of the applicant.

(2) If a partnership, the name and residence and business addresses of each partner.

(3) If a domestic corporation, the name and business address of the corporation and the name and residence address of the principal officer of the corporation. If a corporation other than a domestic corporation, the name and address of a local agent who shall be authorized to accept service of process and official notices.

(4) The number of years the applicant has engaged in the business of installing, inspecting, and maintaining or servicing elevators or platform lifts.

(5) The approximate number of persons, if any, to be employed by the elevator contractor applicant and, if applicable, satisfactory evidence that the employees are or will be covered by workers' compensation insurance.

(6) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant is or will be covered by general liability, personal injury, and property damage insurance.

(7) Criminal record of convictions, if any, as verified by the Department of Public Safety.

(8) If a person or sole proprietor, a statement that the applicant is a United States citizen or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government.

(9) Other information as the administrator may require.