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Mississippi Elevator, Escalator & Moving Walkway Contractor

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Audited by Pasi Tapio Hakamaki • Editorial Review: September 2026 • Statutory Authority: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
Min General Liability
$3,000,000
Occurrence / $5,000,000 General Aggregate
Required State Bond
$10,000 - $20,000 Residential Bond
From $350/yr with preferred credit
Board Application Fee
$400 (Commercial) / $50 (Residential)
Exam Provider: PSI Services
License Renewal
Annual
CE: Varies by municipality or trade board
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Primary Source Verified: 2026 Statutory Code Review
Requirements cross-referenced against the official Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) administrative code.
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Target Jurisdiction
Mississippi (MS)
Trade Classification
Elevator, Escalator & Moving Walkway Contractor
Estimated Annual Gross Revenue $350,000
$50k $1.5M $3M+
Estimated Statutory Costs Instant Certificate Available
General Liability (GL)
$3,000,000 Each Occurrence / $5,000,000 General Aggregate
$350/mo
~$4,200 / year
Contractor License Bond
Mississippi $10,000 Bond
$100/yr
1.0% (Tier 1 Preferred) on $10,000 bond
Workers' Comp Alert: In Mississippi: Mandatory for employers with 5+ regular employees under state statute; commercial GCs universally mandate coverage from 1+ workers (Miss. Code § 71-3-5).
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*Estimates based on standard market rates for commercial artisan contractors. Exact quotes require underwriting review of prior loss history, specific endorsements, and payroll declarations.

Elevator, Escalator & Moving Walkway Contractor Scope of Work & Legal Permitting Authority

Elevator contractors erect traction and hydraulic passenger elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and ADA wheelchair platform lifts.

Defined Authorized Scope of Construction:

Overhead gearless traction machine setting, elevator cab guide rail alignment, hydraulic piston cylinder drilling, and computerized dispatch controller wiring.

Permit Trigger in Mississippi: All conveyance installations and modernization alterations
Minor Work Exemption Threshold: $10,000 residential / $50,000 commercial (Miss. Code § 73-59-1 & § 73-13-1)

Mandatory Experience Prerequisites

5 years CET certified elevator technician apprenticeship, ASME A17.1 elevator safety code pass, state elevator inspector license

Required Insurance Policy Endorsements

Passenger Entrapment Bodily Injury Endorsement, Action Over Buyback, High-Limit Umbrella ($10M+)

Governing Technical Code & Safety Standard
Mississippi Code Title 73 Chapter 59 (Residential) & Chapter 13
EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule & OSHA 1910.1200 HazCom Standards
Testing & Compliance Benchmarks: NESHAP 10-day advance state abatement notification and NIOSH 7400 phase-contrast air clearance monitoring. Mandates negative-pressure HEPA containment enclosures, decontamination airlocks, and licensed hazardous manifest transport disposal.
Procedural Roadmap

How to Obtain a Elevator, Escalator & Moving Walkway Contractor License in Mississippi

Official 4-step compliance path pursuant to Mississippi Code Title 73 Chapter 59 (Residential) & Chapter 13.

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1

Legal Entity & EIN Formation

Mississippi Business Entity Filing Statutes

Form your business entity (LLC, Corporation, or Sole Proprietorship) with the Mississippi Secretary of State and secure your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Ensure your registered business name precisely matches all state and municipal filings.

2

Designate Qualifying Individual (QI)

Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) Experience Verification Rules

Appoint a Qualifying Party, Primary Qualifying Agent, or Responsible Managing Employee (RME). The QI must verify 5 years CET certified elevator technician apprenticeship, ASME A17.1 elevator safety code pass, state elevator inspector license and satisfy experience criteria governed under Mississippi Code Title 73 Chapter 59 (Residential) & Chapter 13.

3

Execute Statutory Bond & Insurance

Mississippi Code Title 73 Chapter 59 (Residential) & Chapter 13 Financial Responsibility Mandates

Secure the mandatory $10,000 - $20,000 Residential contractor license bond executed by an admitted surety. File an official Certificate of Insurance (COI) maintaining at least $3,000,000 Each Occurrence / $5,000,000 General Aggregate Commercial General Liability, naming Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) as certificate holder.

4

Examination & Board License Issuance

PSI Services Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)

Complete the Mississippi Business & Law examination along with the specific Elevator Contractor technical trade examination administered by PSI Services. Submit application fees ($400 (Commercial) / $50 (Residential)) to receive official licensure and permit pull authorization.

Regulatory Authority: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) (MS)
Official State Government Portal

Ready to file with the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)?

Make sure your statutory $10,000 - $20,000 Residential Bond (and for LLC entities, your General Liability Certificate listing the state licensing board as certificate holder) are electronically active prior to submitting application fees.

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Verified Statutory Guidance

Mississippi Elevator Contractor Compliance & Insurance FAQs

Direct answers on state licensing prerequisites, insurance thresholds, and surety bond regulations.

What regulatory authority oversees elevator contractor licensing in Mississippi?

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is the official statutory authority that licenses, regulates, and disciplines elevator contractors in Mississippi pursuant to Mississippi Code Title 73 Chapter 59 (Residential) & Chapter 13. All active trade artisans must hold verified board licensure prior to pulling permits or bidding on commercial jobs.

What industry safety standards apply to elevator contractors in Mississippi?

Contractors in Mississippi must operate in full compliance with EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule & OSHA 1910.1200 HazCom Standards and applicable OSHA jobsite regulations. Mandates negative-pressure HEPA containment enclosures, decontamination airlocks, and licensed hazardous manifest transport disposal.

What are the commercial general liability insurance minimums for Elevator Contractors in Mississippi?

Elevator Contractors in Mississippi typically must maintain a minimum of $3,000,000 Each Occurrence / $5,000,000 General Aggregate in commercial general liability insurance. Under Mississippi statutory rules and General Contractor (GC) bid standards, policies must cover bodily injury, property damage, and completed operations to secure jobsite clearance.

How much does the required Mississippi Elevator Contractor surety bond cost?

A Mississippi elevator contractor license bond costs between $350 and $525 per year for contractors with standard credit, satisfying the statutory $10,000 - $20,000 Residential bond requirement. High-risk credit profiles range from $630 to $875 annually. Premium rates are calculated as a percentage of the total bond penal sum.

Is workers' compensation insurance required for Elevator Contractors in Mississippi?

Yes, proof of active workers' compensation insurance is required for construction employers in Mississippi. Under Miss. Code § 71-3-5, coverage is mandatory for employers with 5+ regular employees under state statute; commercial GCs universally mandate coverage from 1+ workers. General Contractors and municipal building inspectors mandate a Certificate of Insurance (COI) prior to jobsite access. Sole proprietors with 0 employees: Sole proprietors with 0 employees exempt under Miss. Code § 71-3-5; commercial general contractors require exemption waiver.

Does Mississippi offer contractor license reciprocity for Elevator Contractors?

Yes, Mississippi maintains formal reciprocal licensing agreements with AL, AR, GA, LA, NC, SC, TN for qualified elevator contractor applicants. Out-of-state contractors in good standing under equivalent statutory frameworks can apply to waive trade exams, though state law and business rules testing may still apply.

Primary Sources

Official Statutory Citations & Legal Authorities

Jurisdiction: Mississippi (MS)
Primary Licensing Authority
Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
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Enabling State Statute / Administrative Code
Mississippi Code Title 73 Chapter 59 (Residential) & Chapter 13
Statutory authority for trade licensing & discipline
Mandatory License Bond Statute
$10,000 - $20,000 Residential Bond
Continuous penal surety bond filing
Governing Technical Code & Testing Standards
EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule & OSHA 1910.1200 HazCom Standards
Testing Provider: PSI Services • NESHAP 10-day advance state abatement notification and NIOSH 7400 phase-contrast air clearance monitoring
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Audited by Pasi Tapio Hakamaki • Managing Editor

This compliance benchmark for Mississippi Elevator, Escalator & Moving Walkway Contractors is audited against primary state legislative statutes (Mississippi Code Title 73 Chapter 59 (Residential) & Chapter 13) and administrative rules published by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). TradeCertify maintains strict editorial independence. If you represent a regulatory body or note an erratum in statutory bond limits, please contact our research desk.

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