(1) Inspection and certificate. No conveyance shall be placed into operation until an inspection has been performed and a certificate to operate has been issued by the division.
(2)  Inspection prior to issuance. A certificate to operate may be issued only if, after a thorough inspection, the QEI finds that the conveyance meets the required safety standards. If the conveyance is found to be unsafe, the division shall prohibit the use of the conveyance until it is made safe. Conveyances shall comply with the codes set forth in section 39-8614, Idaho Code.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-8611

  • Conveyance: includes elevators, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, material lifts, and dumbwaiters. See Idaho Code 39-8603
  • Division: means the Idaho division of occupational and professional licenses. See Idaho Code 39-8603
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • QEI: means a person who is currently certified by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International (NAESA International) accredited certifying organization as meeting the requirements of the ASME QEI-1 Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors and who is employed by or under contract to the division of occupational and professional licenses. See Idaho Code 39-8603
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(3)  Term of certificate. A certificate to operate shall be in effect for five (5) years, provided that the conveyance continues to meet the requirements of the appropriate codes as evidenced by annual inspections.
(4)  Revocation of certificate. The certificate to operate shall remain the property of the state of Idaho and may be revoked at any time if the conveyance fails to meet the requirements of the appropriate codes or if the annual certification fee is not paid.