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A 4848

Provides for satisfaction of licensure requirements for certain elevator inspectors through certification as qualified elevator inspector.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Shanique Speight

ASME A17.1 certified elevator inspectors can satisfy New Jersey licensure requirements, creating a streamlined path to become qualified elevator device inspectors or high‑rise haza

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4848

Legislative Bill Summary – New Jersey A-4848 (Session 222)

Title

Provides for satisfaction of licensure requirements for certain elevator inspectors through certification as qualified elevator inspector.

Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to streamline and recognize certification already earned by individuals in the elevator inspection field.
  • Specifically, it allows individuals who are certified as a qualified elevator inspector under ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) to satisfy existing licensure requirements for related elevator inspection licenses in New Jersey.
  • Aims to reduce duplication of training/education and expedite licensure for qualified professionals, particularly those already holding ASME-based credentials.

Key Provisions

Section 1 – Amendments to P.L.1997, c.336 (C.52:27D-126f)

  • Defines essential terms:

    • Elevator device: Includes elevators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, manlifts, stairway chairlifts, and related devices within ASME A17.1 or A90.1 scope (excludes escalators, moving walks, and conveyors that are process equipment).
    • Qualified elevator device inspection firm: A licensed firm (any business structure) that inspects, tests, installs, maintains, or repairs elevator devices, registered with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and employs at least one qualified elevator device inspector.
    • Qualified elevator device inspector: An individual employed by a qualified firm and licensed by DCA to conduct routine, periodic, and acceptance inspections and tests under the State Uniform Construction Code Act (SUCCA).

  • Regulatory framework for inspections and testing:

    • Elevators subject to local or DCA inspections can be inspected by a qualified elevator device inspection firm, with the owner registering the device and designating the inspection firm.
    • Inspections/tests must follow DCA rules under SUCCA; acceptance testing and five-year tests must be witnessed by the local enforcing agency or DCA.
    • A qualified inspector cannot perform work on a device that they are inspecting.

  • Compliance and enforcement:

    • Violations by inspectors or firms may result in penalties under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-138, plus potential suspension or revocation of licensure/registration by DCA.

  • Administrative rules and oversight:

    • DCA must promulgate rules regarding qualifications, licensure/registration processes, fees, testing recordkeeping, and minimum liability insurance for firms.
    • Fees should cover the department’s actual administering costs.
    • Biennial review of safety impact related to the section, with a written report to the Governor and Legislature; first report due within 48 months of the act’s effective date.

  • Special provision on using ASME A17.1 certification:

    • The act allows an applicant for licensure as a qualified elevator device inspector to satisfy education/experience requirements by presenting proof of ASME A17.1 qualification.

  • Additional provision:

    • The same policy (recognition of ASME A17.1 certification) applies to licensure as an elevator inspector for high-rise and hazardous structures, allowing a streamlined pathway if the applicant is ASME A17.1 certified.

Section 2 – New Section

  • Establishes a parallel provision for applicants pursuing licensure as an elevator inspector with a specialty in high-rise and hazardous structures.
  • Allows satisfaction of experience, education, and examination requirements via ASME A17.1 certification.

Section 3 – Effective Date

  • The act takes effect immediately.

Who/What is Affected

  • Applicants seeking licensure:
    • Qualified elevator device inspector licensure.
    • Elevator inspector with a specialty in high-rise and hazardous structures.
  • Elevator device inspection firms and their inspectors:
    • Firms must be registered with DCA and employ at least one qualified inspector.
    • Inspectors must remain in compliance with licensure rules and cannot inspect devices they themselves inspect.
  • Department of Community Affairs (DCA):
    • Responsible for licensing, registration, rulemaking, testing, insurance requirements, and biennial safety impact reviews.
  • Elevator devices and owners:
    • Potential changes in inspection oversight, with a streamlined licensure pathway potentially affecting fees and regulatory burdens.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Rulemaking by DCA:
    • DCA to issue rules/regulations detailing qualifications, licensure/registration procedures, fees, testing records, and insurance requirements.
  • Review and reporting:
    • Biennial analysis of safety impact, with the first report due within 48 months after the act’s effective date.
  • Effective date:
    • Immediate upon enactment.

Practical Implications

  • Professional impact:
    • ASME A17.1-certified individuals could more easily obtain or satisfy licensure requirements for related elevator inspection roles.
    • Potential reduction in redundant training and faster licensure processes for qualified inspectors.
  • Regulatory impact:
    • DCA will need to implement new registration/licensing pathways and confirm appropriate oversight, including insurance and testing recordkeeping.
  • Safety considerations:
    • Ongoing requirement for inspections and tests to be conducted by qualified inspectors, with strict adherence to regulatory processes and oversight to ensure public safety.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary for a policy brief, a constituent guide, or a lobbyist briefing, and add a quick comparison to current licensure requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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