HB108 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim Patterson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Elevator Safety Review Board, Sunset law review, continued with modification until October 1, 2018, inspectors, Labor Dept. to establish qualifications by rule, Secs. 25-13-2, 25-13-6, 25-13-9 am'd.

Summary

HB108 would extend the Elevator Safety Review Board through October 1, 2018 and remove references to the discontinued ASME QEI certification.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the Elevator Safety Review Board in existence to regulate elevators and related equipment through 2018, and changes the law to delete references to ASME QEI certification. It sets up how the board adopts national safety standards, handles licenses and fees, and directs how funds are managed. It also aligns the board with the Alabama Sunset Law for continuation and funding purposes.

Who It Affects

• Elevator contractors, inspectors, and mechanics (license requirements, qualifications, and regulatory standards)
• Building owners and property managers with elevators, escalators, or related conveyances (compliance with safety standards and required inspections)

Key Provisions

• Continuance of the Elevator Safety Review Board until October 1, 2018
• Amends Sections 25-13-2, 25-13-6, and 25-13-9 to delete references to ASME QEI certification
• Board authority to establish regulations and adopt safety standards (ASME A17.1, ASME A17.3, ASME A18.1, ASCE 21) and to set fee schedules
• Fees collected go to the Elevator Safety Review Board Operational Fund; excess funds may be transferred to the State General Fund; unused funds may be transferred by the department director
• Board remains under the Alabama Sunset Law with a termination framework consistent with sunset review

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Sunset Law