ASME QEI-1-2010 pdf download
ASME QEI-1-2010 pdf download.Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors.
(j) working knowledge of inspection and testing pro- cedures as described in ASME A17.2 and awareness of published interpretations of those procedures (k) working knowledge of applicable building, fire, electrical, and accessibility codes (l) demonstrated ability to perform the duties speci- fied in Section 2.2 (m) working knowledge of the requirements of ASME A17.3 and awareness ofpublished interpretations of ASME A17.3 (n) awareness of B44.1/A17.5 and Standards Committee published interpretations to the extent that it is specified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and ASME A18.1 or CSA B355 (o) must have in his or her personal possession the latest edition of QEI-1 and access to Standards Committee published interpretations, as well as the cur- rent editions of the documents referenced in para. 1.5.1 (p) must have workplace access to current editions of documents referenced in para. 1.5.2 SECTION 2.2 DUTIES The duties of an inspector include the following: (a) making acceptance inspections and witnessing tests to determine whether all parts of the installation conform to the requirements of the applicable code or regulations and whether the required safety devices function as required therein (b) making routine or periodic inspections and wit- nessing tests of existing installations to determine that the equipment is in apparent safe operating condition, has not been altered except in conformity to the applica- ble code or regulations, and performs inaccordance with test requirements
(2) the reportshall be signed bythe certified inspec- tor and shall include his or her certification number and certifying agency. (3) all Code deficiencies noted in the report shall include a reference to the applicable code and rule number(s). (4) the report shall include the date and time that the inspection was conducted. (d) maintain his or her personal copy of QEI-1 to be the latest edition, as well as the current edition of documents referenced in para. 1.5(a) SECTION 2.3 MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS In order to maintain qualifications as an elevator inspector, an individual shall (a) become familiar withthe applications ofnew tech- nology, including the electronic and material fields. (b) maintain knowledge of current local administra- tive or operating procedures necessary to discharge duties. (c) maintain knowledge of recent revisions and awareness of published interpretations of ASME A17.1/ CSA B44, ASME A17.2, ASME A17.3, CSA B311, ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, ANSI/ASSE A10.4 or CSA Z185, and awareness of B44.1/A17.5 to the extent specified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, as well as the applicable requirements in building, fire, electrical, and accessibility codes. (d) comply with the code of ethics (code of conduct) established by the accredited certifying organization. (e) have in his or her possession the latest edition of ASME QEI-1 and published interpretations as well as the current edition of documents referenced in para. 1.5.1, plus workplace access to the documents referenced in para. 1.5.2. The inspector shall attest to compliance with the above in writing or by electronic submission upon certification and annual renewal of certification. (f) obtain 1.0 continuing education unit (CEU) on an annual basis by participating in continuing education and professional development activities acceptable to the QEI accredited certifying organization (para. 4.2.2).
(b) An affidavit shall be submitted along with the certification renewal confirmingthatthe information is accurate. A renewal applicant shall retain documenta- tion for 2 yr from the date of the renewal. The documen- tation for any activities relating to CEUs shall be submitted upon request to the accredited certifying organization. (2) Acceptable Continuing Education Credit and Professional Development Activities (a) participationas a studentin a seminar ortech- nical session delivered by a QEI accredited certifying organization, or approved by a QEI accredited certifying organization and delivered by a related professional association, state code enforcement licensing agency, standards writing organization, or any related federally sponsored program. Each clock hour of attendance is equivalent to 0.1 CEUs. (b) touring of manufacturing or testing facilities directly related to elevator technology being presented in an associated classroom training session. A maximum of 0.5 CEUs may be credited per annual renewal period. (c) successful completion of a self-study course related to elevator technology and its related disciplines, offered by a QEI accredited certifying organization, state code enforcement licensing agency, or accredited aca- demic institution equivalent to not more than 0.2 CEUs per annual renewal period. (d) successful completion of an online renewal update course shall be acceptable for not more than 0.2 CEUs per annual renewal period.
