Any person who, though not qualified to be eligible for a mechanical license, with less than three years of experience (6,000 hours), is engaged in the practical erection, installation, alteration, repair, servicing or maintenance of mechanical systems, shall be deemed to be an apprentice, subject to the following conditions:
(a) Each apprentice shall register each year with the Building Inspection Division and maintain a record of their experience. This experience record shall be used as proof of work training time by the State, should the apprentice apply for a license. The experience record may also be used as a qualification for working without supervision or for supervising other apprentices.
(b) An apprentice with less than two years of qualified experience (4,000 hours) shall at all times be under the direct supervision of a person with at least three years of experience in the mechanical field.
(c) An identification card shall be issued by the Department each year to the apprentice indicating the status of experience accredited to the apprentice. Upon completion of two years of accredited time, an identification card shall be issued indicating that the card holder is qualified to install mechanical work without direct supervision. Upon completion of three years of accredited time, an identification card shall be issued indicating that the holder is qualified to supervise other apprentices.
(Ord. 05-2023. Passed 5-16-23.)