Washington Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor License

The Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Regarding conveyances:
    • Maintenance
    • Nonalteration repair and replacement
  • Limited to employees of public agencies

How to Get the Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor’s License in Washington?

  1. Submit an Application for Licensure as an Elevator Mechanic
  2. Meet the experience and education requirements for the license:
    • Have a minimum of three years' work experience in the elevator industry performing conveyance work which must be verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in Washington or as an employee of a public agency
  3. Pass the examination administered by the National Elevator Industry Educational Program. For more information, contact them at 800-228-8220
  4. Expect an answer from the Department of Labor & Industries in regards to the license

Washington Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor License Exam Prep Course

Washington Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor License Exam

The state of Washington Elevator Program has postponed all testing until further notice due to the pandemic. However, once testing becomes available again, the state will notify all applicants to take the exam(s). All applicants can still send the applications to the Department of Labor & Industries since they will continue to approve and process the applications received.

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Washington Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: L&I©
  • Number of Questions: 100-150
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 300 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 80%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • ASME A17.1-2000, ASME A17.1A 2002, and ASME A17.1B 2003 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
    • ASME A18.1-1999 and ASME A18.1a-2001 addenda, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
    • Chapter 70.87 RCW - Elevators, lifting devices, and moving walk
    • Chapter 296-96 WAC - Safety regulations and fees for all elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other conveyances
    • National Electrical Code, 2002
    • Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook
    • Installation Manual, basic field practices for installation of elevators and escalators
  • L&I© Employees of Public Agencies (08) Official Content Outline

Washington Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Employees of Public Agencies (08) exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • WASHINGTON EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC AGENCIES (08) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $725.24
  • WASHINGTON EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC AGENCIES (08) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $785.24

Washington Employees of Public Agencies (08) Contractor Exam Books

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