Ohio Announces New Licensing Rules for Elevator Professionals

The Ohio Department of Commerce announced on November 1 that those who install, service or maintain elevators, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts or other conveyances in the state have until November 1, 2025, to earn their Elevator Contractor’s or Elevator Mechanic’s License. Ohio law previously required only elevator inspectors to be licensed. However, House Bill 107, signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine in January 2023, made Ohio the 38th state to require licenses for elevator contractors and mechanics, as well. The bill also established the Elevator Safety Review Board within the department’s Industrial Compliance Licensing (DIC) division. In addition to earning initial licensure, elevator mechanics are now required to complete 8 h of continuing education within one year of their scheduled license renewal date.