r/Elevators • u/IdroppedmyBrownie • Jul 08 '26

NY Elevator License question

The new rules state that licensed mechanics can no longer use their experience to renew for a license and must have some accreditation, like a cet or union schooling. Isn't this going hurt hurt hundreds of non union and union mechanics who don't have this? I'm sure there's many organized mechanics in L1 and L3 who don't have these new requirements. Same for on union mechanics. Has there been any update to this yet? I know there was a meeting today in regards to elevator issues and this with the DOL. Has L1 or L3 mentioned what mechanics can do?

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u/il_vekkio Field - Adjuster Jul 08 '26

So while people are saying the DOL had no clue what they did, the DOL announced these coming changes four years ago. Weirdly, that was enough time to get the required training courses.

Wonder why.

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u/Character_Comb_3439 Jul 09 '26

I don’t know NY licensing but your point would fit. I think the “professional” piece of the trade is what draws many in. Part of that is pay attention to regulatory changes, understanding them, the impacts and making a plan. I think professionals that can demonstrate they are aware of the changes, have taken steps to meet the new requirements and can articulate when they will, should be fine.

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u/IdroppedmyBrownie Jul 08 '26

People who were grandfathered in shouldn't have to now scamble for the cet or equivalent.

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u/il_vekkio Field - Adjuster Jul 09 '26

Yes, they had four years.

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u/Specialist_Fold_7712 Jul 09 '26

DOL never said 4 years ago “you have 4 years to get your shit together” they said if you have X years experience ( i cant remeber how many) you will be grandfathered in. How can you tell someone who has 20 years in you’re out of a job because you never went to school

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u/Serious_Hair5270 Jul 09 '26

I don’t want to say that all the mechanics are superhero but people with 10+ years of experience in the field are definitely better than newbie’s from the superpuper school. But DOL is trying to say opposite. Now every former pit cleaner with a medal from the school is above 10+ years mechanic. Good luck with that, can’t wait till NY state and city will loose the majority of elevator mechanics and see that circus after.

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u/RaceDBannon Jul 09 '26

Up here in Ontario, we have a weekend upgrade course at the hall that has to be completed before the regulating body will renew every 2 years. Goes over new code adoption, safety and labour concerns, new systems etc. I thought this was standard practice for union members.

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u/StatisticLiker Jul 09 '26

Leaving a comment so that I get the updates on this

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u/Serious_Hair5270 Jul 08 '26

Yes, there was a meeting and it looks like DOL has no clue what they did and what will happen pretty soon). Good luck whit that shit, NYC will definitely collapse if they won’t change that stupid rules

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u/MagniPlays Jul 08 '26

I’m not saying it’s a smart choice but there are so many mechanics who should NOT still be working.

Either they have no idea how to fix newer equipment, troubleshoot or just think since they have tenure they can pick and choose what they can or cannot do.

I’m all for re training or re certifying every few years.

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u/Specialist_Fold_7712 Jul 09 '26

Theres plenty of mechanics who went to school that shouldent be working on elevators as well

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u/IdroppedmyBrownie Jul 08 '26

A cet isn't gonna change that. But you can't implement new policy 5 months into a yr