Elevator Certification
The Certification Section of the Elevator Unit will continually uphold the mission of the Elevator Unit, by proper certification methods, verifications of necessary documentation and requirement enforcement for the entire elevator industry workforce, which ensures both public and workforce safety. We adhere to all applicable Codes and Regulations to ensure safety comes first.
The Elevator Unit's Certification Section is responsible for the following:
- Certifies the competency of limited and general elevator mechanics, temporary mechanics, emergency mechanics, elevator companies, and elevator inspectors.
- Reviews applications for each classification and verifies that applicants meet the requirements specified in the California Labor Code.
- Upon meeting these requirements, applicants are issued a certificate, an identification card, or both, depending on the type of application.
- Processes all application fees and forwards them to the Accounting Department.
For more information visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, the Fee Schedule page, or email the Certification Section at ElevatorCert@dir.ca.gov.
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How to Apply for Certification
Requirements for Certification
Click one of the links below for requirements to become a Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic (CCCM), Certified Qualified Conveyance Company (CQCC), Certified Competent Conveyance Inspector (CCCI), or a Temporary Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (TCCCM).
How to become a Certified Qualified Conveyance Company (CQCC):
New Certification
- Submit a completed New CQCC Application
- Submit a copy of an approved continuing education certificate
- Submit a copy of a current and valid C-11 license
- Submit a copy of current Workers' Compensation insurance certificate
- Submit a copy of current Liability insurance certificate
Submit a check or money order payable to "DIR Elevator Safety Account" in the amount of $700.00 to: State of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Elevator, Rides and Tramway Unit, Certification Section 1750 Howe Ave., Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825
Renewals
- Submit a completed CQCC Renewal application
- Submit a copy of an approved continuing education certificate
- Submit a copy of a current and valid C-11 license
- Submit a copy of current Workers' Compensation insurance certificate
- Submit a copy of current Liability insurance certificate
- Submit a check or money order payable to "DIR Elevator Safety Account" in the amount of $140.00 to:
State of California
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Elevator, Rides and Tramway Unit, Certification Section
1750 Howe Ave., Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825
How to become a Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic (CCCM):
New Certification
- Submit a completed new CCCM application
- Applicant must be employed by a CQCC
- Document a minimum of three years of work experience in the conveyance industry
- Current employer must sign application to verify current employment and work experience
- Two passport sized color photos
- Additional $100 Exam fee applies when exam is requested
Submit a certificate of completion from an approved apprenticeship program; (NEIEP, CET, or CAT)
OrEarn a passing score on a qualifying exam administered by the Division.
Submit a check or money order payable to "DIR Elevator Safety Account" in the amount of $210.00 to:
State of California
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Elevator, Rides and Tramway Unit, Certification Section
1750 Howe Ave., Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825
Renewals
- Submit a completed CCCM Renewal application
- Applicant must be employed by a CQCC
- Document work experience covering the previous two years
- Current employer must sign application to verify current employment and work history
- Submit a copy of an approved continuing education certificate
- Submit a check or money order payable to "DIR Elevator Safety Account" in the amount of $140.00 to:
State of California
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Elevator, Rides and Tramway Unit, Certification Section
1750 Howe Ave., Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825
How to become a Temporary Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (TCCCM):
Certification
- An employer must have personnel needs that cannot be met by the available pool of Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanics.
- Employer must submit a completed TCCCM application
- A TCCCM candidate must qualify with one of the following methods:
- Method 1 - candidate has one year of experience in the conveyance industry performing construction, maintenance, service, or repair of conveyances covered by the Division, and is a second year apprentice in an approved apprenticeship program.
- Method 2 - candidate has two years of experience in the conveyance industry performing construction, maintenance, service, or repair of conveyances covered by the Division, and is enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program.
- Method 3 - candidate has three years of experience in the conveyance industry performing construction, maintenance, service, or repair of conveyances. Applicant must provide proof of competency as determined by the division (7301.5(c)).
- All applicants must submit a copy of an approved continuing education certificate.
- Submit a check or money order payable to DIR Elevator Safety Account in the amount of $35.00
- Initial TCCCM certification may be granted for six months Subsequent certifications require the submittal of a new TCCCM application and $35.00 fee monthly.
- TCCCM assignments are subject to the approval of Local 8 or Local 18 for IUEC members.
How to become a Certified Competent Conveyance Inspector (CCCI):
New Certification
- Applicants should complete a CCCI application.
- Completed Applications should be mailed with a check or money order payable to DIR Elevator Safety Account in the amount of $210.00 to:
State of California
Phone: (916) 274-5709 Fax (916) 263-1957
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Elevator, Rides and Tramway Unit, Certification Section
1750 Howe Ave., Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825 - Applicants shall be employed by a licensed insurance company carrying insurance on elevators or by a municipality which maintains an elevator inspection organization, or by the State of California.
- Applicants shall have had at least four years of experience in some mechanical or electrical endeavor at least one year of which shall have been in the design, construction, installation, repair, or inspection of elevators.
- Engineering education on a college level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the non-elevator qualifying experience.
The non-elevator mechanical or electrical experience shall be at the journeyman mechanic level or technical work and the work must have been comparable to work in the elevator industry. - Applicants must pass a qualifying written examination and a field examination administered by the Division.
- Immediately prior to the examination, the candidate shall have completed at least 90 days of intensive training in elevator inspection in California under the direct supervision of a certified elevator inspector.
- The training period may be waived prior to the written examination, however no certificate shall be issued until the candidate has been employed and satisfactorily completed the prescribed training period.
Renewals
- Submit a completed CCCI application (contact the office below for the application)
- Submit a copy of an approved continuing education certificate
- Submit a check or money order payable to "DIR Elevator Safety Account" in the amount of $140.00 to:
State of California
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Elevator, Rides and Tramway Unit, Certification Section
1750 Howe Ave., Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825
- Lost, damaged or stolen ID card? Fill out this form and return with fee.
- Need to submit for a a re-examination? Fill out this form and return with fee.
Approved Continuing Education Providers
| • Arrow Lift Tech Ed: (Limited Certification subject matter) |
(818) 839-8892 | ||||
| • BART Elevator Escalator Program: | (510) 464-6296 | ||||
| • Bell Elevator Inspection Services: | (916) 825-1655 | ||||
| • Buckman Elevator Consulting Srvcs.: | (916) 417-6226 | ||||
| • Capitol Elevator: | (916) 383-8728 | ||||
| • Certified Training Conveyance Corp: | (818) 389-5421 | ||||
| • Hankin Specialty Elevator Inc.: (Limited Certification Subject Matter) |
(916) 381-2400 | ||||
| • James Meyer Consulting: | (209) 267-0950 | ||||
| • McKinley Elevator Continuing Education (“A guide to today’s California accessibility codes”) (Limited Certification Subject Matter) |
(949) 261-9244 | ||||
• National Elevator Industry Educational Program Continuing Education:
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(410) 312-1474 | ||||
| • Pace: |
Application Forms
- Certified Qualified Conveyance Company
- Certified Qualified Conveyance Company Renewal
- Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic
- Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic Renewal
- Limited Certified Qualified Conveyance Company – Marine
- Temporary Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic
For a complete list of elevator forms, visit the Elevator Forms Page.
Please return all Certification related forms and fees directly to our office:
State of California
Department of Industrial Relations
Elevator Unit, Certification Section
1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95825
January 2023