Virginia § 54.1-1142 - Issuance of certification; emergency certification
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§ 54.1-1142. Issuance of certification; emergency certification
A. The Board shall issue a certificate to practice as an elevator mechanic or certified accessibility mechanic in the Commonwealth to any applicant who has submitted satisfactory evidence that he has successfully:
1. Completed the educational requirements as required by the Board, which shall at a minimum include such requirements as the Board determines will establish minimum competency on the part of the applicant;
2. Completed the experience requirements as required by the Board, which shall at a minimum consist of at least three years in the elevator industry; and
3. Passed an examination offered or approved by the Board.
B. The Board may issue a certificate to practice as an elevator mechanic or a certified accessibility mechanic to any applicant who has completed a training and education program approved by the Board that is equal to or exceeds the requirements established by the Board for all applicants.
2004, c. 188; 2007, c. 424; 2009, cc. 184, 586; 2010, cc. 81, 207.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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