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ASME QEI-1–2013(Revision of ASME QEI-1–2010)

Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors

Copyright 2013 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.

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ASME QEI-1–2013(Revision of ASME QEI-1–2010)

Standard for theQualification ofElevatorInspectors

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Date of Issuance: October 31, 2013

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CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivCommittee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xSummary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Part 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.3 QEI Referenced Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 Accredited Certifying Organization Reference Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.5 Certified Elevator Inspector and Certified Elevator Inspector Supervisor

Reference Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.6 Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Part 2 Qualifications and Duties of Inspectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.1 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.3 Maintenance of Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Part 3 Qualifications and Duties of Inspection Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.1 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.3 Maintenance of Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Part 4 Requirements for Accredited Certifying Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.1 Code of Ethics (Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.2 Public Disclosure of Inspectors’ and Inspection Supervisors’ Identities . . . . . . . . . . 9

Nonmandatory AppendicesA Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11B Recommended Qualifications and Duties of Inspector Trainees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13C Sample Certification Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14D Model Language for Enforcement Authorities to Recognize Certified

Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors From Accredited CertifyingOrganizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

E Exemplar Code of Ethics (Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16F (Name of Accredited Certifying Organization) Criteria for Interpretation of the

Code of Ethics (Conduct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18G Exemplar Policy on Conflicts of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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FOREWORD

Participants from the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities, the National ElevatorIndustries, Inc., the American Insurance Association, and the Alliance of American Insurers metin early 1981 to discuss the trend among state and municipal governments to rely on privateinspection agencies and self-inspection by elevator companies to perform inspections that hadtraditionally been done by the jurisdictional authorities. One of the prime concerns of the groupwas to develop a means for ensuring that the quality of the inspections remained at a high level.The group determined that addressing the qualifications of the persons performing the inspectionsis an important part of achieving this goal.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), which had been actively involved inelevator safety through the sponsorship of the A17 Elevator and Escalator Committee, was askedto participate in the group’s discussions. ASME expressed an interest in this project and establishedan ad-hoc committee consisting of members of the above organizations to develop a scope andguidelines for the establishment of a standards-writing committee.

On November 12, 1981, the ASME Council on Codes and Standards responded to this requestand approved the formation of the ASME Committee on the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors(QEI Committee) to develop an American National Standard.

The goal established for the QEI Committee is to provide for the public health, safety, andwelfare by supplementing existing standards in this field. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevatorsand Escalators, covers design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration,and repair. ASME A17.2, Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, supple-ments the Safety Code by providing guidelines for the inspection and testing of the equipment.Neither A17.1 nor A17.2, however, covers the qualifications of inspection personnel, and theduties of the inspector are only covered briefly in the Introduction to the Inspectors’ Manual.

The excellent safety record of elevators, escalators, and related equipment has been maintained,in part, by quality field inspections and tests. However, advancing technology and safety require-ments have highlighted the need for establishing uniform criteria for the persons performing theseinspections. The quality of inspections, of course, depends on the competence of the inspector, andthe Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors is dedicated to that purpose.

Safety codes and standards are intended to enhance public health and safety. Revisions resultfrom committee consideration of factors such as technological advances, new data, and changingenvironmental and industry needs. Revisions do not imply that previous editions were inadequate.

With the harmonization of ASME A17.1 and CSA B44, the application of the QEI Standard isnow widespread in Canada. To enable the effective use of the QEI Standard by the jurisdictionsin Canada enforcing codes other than those published by ASME, the QEI Standard was revisedin the 2007 edition to include reference to equivalent Canadian codes. The reference to anyCanadian standard and access to or possession of those standards is necessary only in Canadaor where the standards are adopted or enforced.

In the 2013 edition, the QEI-1 Standard was revised to reflect a decision made by ASME todiscontinue its QEI accreditation program. Effective January 1, 2014, accreditation of organizationswhich certify elevator inspectors and inspection supervisors is being discontinued by the AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers; therefore, requirements have been revised in this area to allowfor accreditation to be done by other organizations.

This revision of QEI-1 was approved by the American National Standards Institute onSeptember 27, 2013.

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ASME A17 ELEVATORAND ESCALATOR COMMITTEE

(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

H. E. Peelle III, ChairJ. W. Coaker, Vice ChairR. A. Gregory, Vice ChairG. A. Burdeshaw, SecretaryE. V. Baker, IUECT. D. Barkand, U.S. Department of LaborR. E. Baxter, Baxter Residential Elevators, LLCK. S. Lloyd, Jr., Alternate, Abell Elevator InternationalL. Bialy, Otis Elevator Co.N. E. Marchitto, Alternate, Otis Elevator Co.B. D. Black, BDBlack & AssociatesJ. R. Brooks, Wagner ConsultingG. A. Burdeshaw, The American Society of Mechanical EngineersJ. W. Coaker, Coaker & Co., PCJ. Filippone, Port Authority of New York and New JerseyJ. H. Humphrey, Alternate, Port Authority of New York and New

JerseyC. C. Fox, Rainbow Security Control Ltd.B. D. Fox, Alternate, Fox & Sons Quality Elevator InspectionG. W. Gibson, George W. Gibson & Associates, Inc.R. S. Seymour, Alternate, Robert L. Seymour & Associates, Inc.R. A. Gregory, Vertex Corp.R. F. Hadaller, Technical Standards and Safety AuthorityM. Tevyaw, Alternate, Technical Standards and Safety AuthorityP. Hampton, ThyssenKrupp ElevatorR. J. Walker, Alternate, ThyssenKrupp ElevatorJ. T. Herrity, U.S. Department of the NavyA. P. Juhasz, KONE, Inc.T. R. Nurnberg, Alternate, KONE, Inc.D. A. Kalgren, KONE, Inc.D. S. Boucher, Alternate, KONE, Inc.G. A. Kappenhagen, Schindler Elevator Corp.H. Simpkins, Alternate, ThyssenKrupp ElevatorN. B. Martin, State of OhioZ. R. McCain, Jr., McCain Engineering Associates, Inc.M. V. Farinola, Alternate, MV Farinola, Inc.D. McColl, Otis Canada, Inc.H. E. Peelle III, The Peelle Co.S. P. Reynolds, Alternate, The Peelle Co.A. Rehman, Schindler Elevator Corp.V. P. Robibero, Schindler Elevator Corp.C. W. Rogler, State of Michigan Elevator Safety DivisionJ. H. Shull, J. H. Shull Engineering, LLCD. M. Stanlaske, NAESA InternationalJ. R. Runyan, Alternate, RetiredD. L. Turner, Davis L. Turner & Associates, LLCR. S. Caporale, Alternate, Elevator World, Inc.A. H. Verschell, Dwan ElevatorD. A. Witham, GAL Manufacturing Corp.J. Varon, Alternate, GAL Manufacturing Corp.

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Honorary MembersG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary C. L. KortL. J. Blaiotta A. A. MasconeE. A. Donoghue E. M. PhilpotH. E. Godwin, Jr. R. L. RogersC. E. Hempel L. E. White

Regulatory Advisory CouncilN. B. Martin, Chair C. C. MannJ. L. Borwey, Vice Chair M. J. Mellon, Jr.G. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary I. D. MercerD. McLellan, Secretary S. MercierG. Antona K. P. MorseG. Barnes M. E. PedersenJ. H. Burpee M. R. PoulinJ. R. Calpini W. ReinkeP. Caploon J. P. RocheR. Capuani C. W. RoglerJ. Day A. SmithN. C. Dimitruck D. M. StanlaskeM. Dorosk J. StewartC. Gardiner M. K. StewartL. A. Giovannetti S. F. StoutJ. M. Gould L. M. TaylorA. N. Griffin D. TudorR. F. Hadaller L. E. WatsonW. J. Hartung W. C. WatsonS. J. Hickory W. J. WittD. Holmes D. L. Barker, AlternateR. E. Kaspersma D. Melvin, AlternateD. Leopard


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NATIONAL INTEREST REVIEW COMMITTEEG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary M. KrstanoskiJ. P. Andrew M. L. LaneD. M. Begue W. R. LarsenR. J. Blatz M. A. MalekJ. E. Brannon J. J. MancusoM. T. Brierley C. C. MannB. B. Calhoun N. E. MarchittoJ. A. Caluori D. MasonC. S. Carr J. L. MeyerM. A. Chavez T. S. MowreyR. F. Dieter F. G. NewmanB. Faerber J. W. O’BoyleH. S. Frank J. J. O’DonoghueJ. G. Gerk B. PeytonL. A. Giovannetti M. J. PfeifferJ. M. Gould M. R. PoulinS. H. Grainer P. M. PunoN. R. Herchell L. S. RigbyJ. E. Herwig J. R. RunyanR. Howkins R. D. SchlossJ. M. Imgarten S. ShanesJ. Inglis W. M. SnyderT. Isaacs J. L. StablerQian JianXiong D. M. StanlaskeF. A. Kilian D. A. Swerrie

B44.1/A17.5 ELEVATOR AND ESCALATORELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

J. H. Shull, Chair B. T. IrmacherM. L. Hite, Vice Chair J. LeeJ. L. Della Porta, Vice Chair R. A. MacKenzieG. A. Burdeshaw, Staff P. F. McDermott

Secretary B. J. MierzejewskiM. Dodd, Secretary M. MihaiP. D. Barnhart A. ZemanekJ. W. Blain B. Shah, AlternateJ. D. Busse O. Simonetta, AlternateJ. Caldwell R. S. Williams, AlternateD. A. Donner

CODE COORDINATION COMMITTEEB. D. Black, Chair G. W. GibsonG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary J. W. KoshakL. Bialy V. P. RobiberoR. Bukowski B. TubbsP. Caploon K. Paarlberg, AlternateR. Cote

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DUMBWAITER AND ATD COMMITTEED. Witt, Chair R. A. GregoryJ. B. Peskuski, Vice Chair R. HelpsR. Mohamed, Secretary J. W. Ninness

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY COMMITTEEB. Blackaby, Chair J. L. MeyerW. C. Schadrack III, Vice W. C. Ribeiro

Chair A. J. SchiffM. Gerson, Secretary A. J. SheltonL. C. Barulich M. J. SmithG. W. Gibson D. A. Kalgren, AlternateA. Jahn R. D. Shepherd, AlternateR. Lorenzo

EDITORIAL COMMITTEEG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary J. FilipponeB. D. Black D. McColl

ELECTRICAL COMMITTEEB. Blackaby, Chair Y. C. HoJ. Caldwell, Vice Chair A. P. JuhaszD. Henderson, Vice Chair J. KleineC. R. Ramcharran, Secretary P. F. McDermottT. D. Barkand T. G. MoskalP. D. Barnhart B. OrtizS. H. Benjamin A. L. PeckJ. W. Blain D. K. PrinceJ. D. Busse P. M. PunoS. J. Carlton V. P. RobiberoB. C. Castillo M. StergulcJ. L. Della Porta S. P. WoodJ. P. Donnelly J. C. Carlson, AlternateR. Elias C. J. Mason, AlternateS. E. Fisher M. Mihai, AlternateW. J. Hartung J. H. Shull, AlternateG. N. Henry

ELEVATORS USED FOR CONSTRUCTIONCOMMITTEE

G. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary J. A. Lowery, Jr.R. E. Baxter N. B. MartinC. C. Fox C. W. RoglerR. A. Gregory


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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEEC. Koenig, Chair S. A. MorseM. Tevyaw, Vice Chair C. H. MurphyC. R. Ramcharran, Secretary T. F. NortonMember J. J. O’DonoghueD. R. Beste B. F. O’NeillT. Bitz D. K. PrinceB. D. Black P. D. RampfM. T. Brierley A. RehmanM. W. Bunker, Jr. L. F. RichardsonR. C. Burch D. WarneP. Caploon D. J. WinslowJ. C. Carlson D. A. WithamG. B. Cassini M. Abbott, ContributingD. P. Cook MemberR. B. Fraser R. F. Hadaller, AlternateD. Henderson J. K. O’Donnell, AlternateD. Holmes G. G. Rees, AlternateS. R. James R. Reiswig, AlternateJ. Latham R. J. Roux, AlternateJ. A. Marinelli A. J. Shelton, AlternateM. MartinD. McColl

ESCALATOR AND MOVING WALK COMMITTEED. L. Turner, Chair T. G. MoskalT. R. Nurnberg, Vice Chair R. D. ShepherdR. Mohamed, Secretary K. J. SmithP. R. Bothwell J. L. StablerP. L. Edwards P. Velasquez, Jr.D. R. Evans P. J. WelchJ. Filippone D. WinkelhakeJ. G. Gerk C. Anayiotos, AlternateR. A. Glanzmann C. Banks, AlternateK. M. Harris C. S. Carr, AlternateH. A. Hausmann K. G. Hamby, AlternateR. Herndobler T. P. Kenny, AlternateJ. A. Kinahan D. E. Rush, AlternateD. McLellan R. C. Shumate, Alternate

EXISTING INSTALLATIONS COMMITTEEJ. S. Rearick, Chair Z. R. McCain, Jr.D. B. Labrecque, Vice Chair P. McPartlandM. Gerson, Secretary N. R. MistryR. E. Baxter R. C. MorricalJ. Bera G. Nyborg IIIJ. M. Block S. A. QuinnC. A. Buckley P. ReidJ. H. Butler A. J. SaxerJ. D. Carlisle, Jr. R. D. ShepherdG. B. Cassini J. L. StablerC. J. Duke G. StifflerA. T. Gazzaniga H. M. VyasJ. G. Gerk T. WaardenburgR. A. Gregory P. J. WelchJ. T. Herrity E. A. Heath III, AlternateJ. A. Jaudes D. Keller, AlternateR. Kremer V. P. Robibero, AlternateK. S. Lloyd, Jr. D. J. Winslow, AlternateG. M. Losey

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GUIDE FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL COMMITTEEC. C. Fox, Chair D. L. FlintD. L. Turner, Vice Chair J. L. MeyerG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary J. J. O’DonoghueJ. R. Brooks C. W. RoglerR. S. Caporale R. S. SeymourD. Cook

HAND AND SIDEWALK ELEVATOR COMMITTEEN. J. Montesano, Chair J. DuffyR. S. Caporale, Vice Chair G. GreenbergG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary E. L. Krull, Jr.V. G. Bahna C. RobinsonR. Carter G. WestJ. Doyle

HOISTWAY COMMITTEED. McColl, Chair G. L. NuschlerS. P. Reynolds, Vice Chair H. E. Peelle IIIC. R. Ramcharran, Secretary F. RegaladoB. D. Black A. RehmanL. J. Blaiotta H. SimpkinsD. S. Boucher D. WarneL. M. Capuano D. A. WithamA. S. Conkling L. C. WoodsG. W. Gibson W. ZiegertH. J. Gruszynski L. Bialy, AlternateR. F. Hadaller R C. Burch, AlternateJ. L. Harding F. R. Cooper, AlternateE. A. Heath III W. M. Miller, AlternateD. Holmes D. K. Quinn, AlternateJ. A. Marinelli M. Tevyaw, AlternateS. A. Morse

HYDRAULIC COMMITTEEH. Simpkins, Chair T. S. MowreyC. B. Jackson, Vice Chair M. J. PaschkeG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary L. S. RigbyD. M. Begue C. W. RoglerL. Bialy W. M. Shrum, Jr.S. A. Bruno B. Giddens, AlternateP. E. Burge K. A. Grunden, AlternateC. C. Fox J. W. Koshak, AlternateH. A. Hammerstrom A. M. McClement, AlternateA. Jahn J. L. Shrum, AlternateM. G. Miller


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INCLINED ELEVATOR COMMITTEEJ. R. Carrick, ChairA. H. Verschell, Vice ChairG. A. Burdeshaw, SecretaryJ. T. HerrityJ. S. Rearick

INSPECTIONS COMMITTEEJ. Filippone, Chair A. RehmanM. Tevyaw, Vice Chair C. P. RobinsonR. Mohamed, Secretary C. W. RoglerG. Antona J. D. RosenbergerC. Archer J. R. RunyanR. E. Baxter R. D. SchlossJ. L. Borwey R. S. SeymourJ. R. Brooks R. D. ShepherdC. Buckley W. M. SnyderJ. W. Coaker D. M. StanlaskeC. J. Duke J. StrzelecM. V. Farinola D. WarneH. S. Frank P. G. Bender, AlternateK. Garst M. Boutin, AlternateR. F. Hadaller C. S. Carr, AlternateP. Hampton D. McLellan, AlternateJ. T. Herrity M. D. Morand, AlternateJ. J. Knolmajer F. C. Slater, AlternateG. W. Kosinski J. L. Stabler, AlternateZ. R. McCain, Jr. S. Swett, AlternateJ. S. Rearick

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEEL. Bialy, Chair J. W. KoshakV. P. Robibero, Vice Chair D. McCollG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary J. PoppB. D. Black J. S. RearickB. Blackaby J. StrzelecR. S. Caporale D. L. TurnerJ. W. Coaker V. Q. Bates, Jr., AlternateG. W. Gibson T. Derwinski, AlternateJ. T. Herrity D. R. Evans, AlternateA. P. Juhasz D. A. Kalgren, AlternateG. A. Kappenhagen D. McKee, Alternate

LIMITED-USE/LIMITED-APPLICATIONELEVATOR COMMITTEE

R. E. Baxter, Chair R. J. MurphyP. Chance, Vice Chair J. E. NewstromM. Gerson, Secretary W. RichardsonK. L. Brinkman J. P. SchumacherC. C. Fox F. C. SlaterP. W. Lackler A. H. VerschellS. J. Mehalko R. B. Weber

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MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENTCOMMITTEE

R. A. Gregory, Chair P. McPartlandD. B. Labrecque, Vice Chair J. L. MeyerM. Gerson, Secretary N. R. MistryR. E. Baxter M. D. MorandJ. M. Block R. C. MorricalG. B. Cassini J. MurphyJ. J. DeLorenzi W. B. PletchC. J. Duke J. S. RearickM. V. Farinola A. RehmanJ. Filippone P. ReidJ. G. Gerk V. P. RobiberoS. Greene P. RosenbergR. F. Hadaller A. J. SaxerR. E. Haukeness R. D. SchlossJ. T. Herrity R. D. ShepherdA. S. Hopkirk J. StrzelecJ. A. Jaudes H. M. VyasJ. J. Knolmajer T. WaardenburgR. Kremer C. Buckley, AlternateP. W. Lackler C. S. Carr, AlternateK. S. Lloyd, Jr. E. A. Heath III, AlternateG. M. Losey D. Keller, AlternateZ. R. McCain, Jr. J. L. Stabler, AlternateD. McColl D. J. Winslow, Alternate

MARINE ELEVATOR COMMITTEEW. D. George, Chair E. J. CrawfordM. R. Tilyou, Vice Chair T. J. IngramG. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary H. MoranD. Brady R. Wagner

MECHANICAL DESIGN COMMITTEEL. Bialy, Chair R. E. KaspersmaD. L. Turner, Vice Chair V. KingR. J. Walker, Vice Chair K. KonyarA. B. Byk, Secretary J. W. KoshakE. V. Baker R. KremerD. L. Barker M. P. LambF. Belio A. RehmanR. E. Creak M. RhinerC. C. Fox A. J. SheltonH. S. Frank H. SimpkinsG. W. Gibson C. E. VlahovicR. F. Hadaller S. P. WurthB. W. Horne D. P. Kraft, AlternateD. A. Kalgren R. K. Leckman, Alternate


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MINE ELEVATOR COMMITTEEN. B. Martin, Chair M. G. KalichM. Gerson, Secretary J. B. KetchemC. C. Adkins, Sr. A. L. MartinC. D. Barchet J. K. MooreT. D. Barkand H. E. NewcombW. M. Dietz A. J. SaxerP. E. Fernatt M. P. SnyderW. M. Heimbuch J. K. Taylor

NEW TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEEL. Bialy, Chair R. KaspersmaD. McColl, Vice Chair J. W. KoshakA. L. Guzman, Secretary G. W. KosinskiB. D. Black J. L. MeyerR. S. Caporale M. MihaiL. M. Capuano M. PedramT. M. Chambers V. P. RobiberoJ. Coaker D. SchroeterM. Dodd D. W. SoosG. W. Gibson D. L. TurnerA. N. Griffin R. E. Baxter, AlternateJ. T. Herrity M. Chan, AlternateA. P. Juhasz M. D. Morand, AlternateD. A. Kalgren O. Simonetta, Alternate

OUTSIDE EMERGENCY ELEVATOR COMMITTEEG. L. Nuschler, Chair J. J. O’DonoghueB. D. Black H. E. Peelle IIIW. C. Christensen J. S. RearickR. F. Fahy J. ShimshoniJ. K. O’Donnell D. M. Stanlaske

QUALIFICATION OF ELEVATOR INSPECTORS (QEI)COMMITTEE

J. R. Brooks, Chair J. A. MarchackM. Tevyaw, Vice Chair Z. R. McCain, Jr.G. A. Burdeshaw, Secretary V. P. RobiberoE. V. Baker C. P. RobinsonR. E. Baxter C. W. RoglerL. Bialy J. R. RunyanB. D. Black R. S. SeymourJ. Coaker D. M. StanlaskeJ. Cosbey J. StrzelecD. L. Flint D. S. WarneG. W. Gibson C. J. Duke, AlternateP. Hampton D. McLellan, AlternateJ. T. Herrity J. L. Meyer, AlternateG. W. Kosinski M. D. Morand, AlternateE. L. Krull, Jr. D. L. Turner, Alternate

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RACK AND PINION AND SPECIAL PURPOSEPERSONNEL ELEVATOR COMMITTEE

G. A. Burdeshaw, Staff J. W. KoshakSecretary S. D. Larson

S. Harris, Secretary A. J. MarchantJ. L. Borwey R. C. MeiresonneT. A. Gross B. L. O’NeillK. M. Harrison J. A. Harrison, AlternateR. E. HaukenessR. Kaspersma

RESIDENCE ELEVATOR COMMITTEEK. L. Brinkman, Chair J. C. LundA. H. Verschell, Vice Chair M. L. McDonaldM. Gerson, Secretary W. M. McKinleyR. E. Baxter S. J. MehalkoT. M. Chambers R. J. MurphyP. Chance J. E. NewstromD. J. DeGere T. L. PopeP. Edwards W. RichardsonF. M. Hoch J. P. SchumacherS. D. Holat F. C. SlaterC. S. Jones R. B. WeberT. C. Kingsley D. M. Winkle, Jr.P. W. Lackler J. B. Peskuski, AlternateK. H. Lewis J. Tometich, AlternateM. Lewis G. Ziebell, Alternate

WIND TURBINE ELEVATOR COMMITTEEJ. W. Koshak, Chair M. J. LoganR. J. Gromek, Vice Chair A. J. MarchantJ. Asensio K. MatharuJ. Ayerbe J. S. RearickJ. L. Borwey G. A. RogersG. Brickell G. SantosD. R. Brown J. H. ShullJ. R. Dunlop C. SmithS. H. Franklin D. W. SoosK. Govaert S. SwettP. Grewal C. VanhoutteJ. J. Haigh S. W. WeaverS. Harris R. WeinmullerC. A. Heins R. S. Yeatman, Jr.J. T. Herrity C. Barrett, AlternateR. Kaspersma E. M. Elzinga, AlternateG. J. Kolodziej


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(13) PREFACE

PURPOSE

This Standard is intended for the purpose of establish-ing uniform criteria, which will aid in

(a) qualifying and training of inspection personnelfor government agencies, insurance companies, elevatorcompanies, building owners, and managers

(b) providing guidance for accredited certifying orga-nizations

It is also intended to serve as a guideline on whichcertification is based by detailing the expertise necessaryin performing inspections.

It is recommended that state, municipal, and otherjurisdictional authorities reference this Standard in theirgoverning regulations covering subjects included in thisStandard. Model language for enforcement authoritiesto recognize certified inspectors and inspection supervi-sors from accredited certifying organizations is shownin Nonmandatory Appendix D.

FORM AND ARRANGEMENT

The Foreword, Preface, and Appendices are includedin this Standard for information only. They have beenapproved by the A17 Standards Committee. The require-ments therein are nonmandatory.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

This Standard is one of the numerous codes and stan-dards that have been developed and published by TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers. These andpublications of other organizations, all of which may beof special interest to users of this Standard, are listed inNonmandatory Appendix A.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE A17 STANDARDSCOMMITTEE

ASME codes and standards are developed and main-tained with the intent to represent the consensus of con-cerned interests. As such, users of this Standard may

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interact with the committee by requesting interpreta-tions, proposing revisions, and attending committeemeetings. Correspondence should be addressed to

Secretary, A17 Standards CommitteeThe American Society of Mechanical EngineersTwo Park AvenueNew York, NY 10016-5990

Proposing Revisions. Revisions made to this Standardwill incorporate changes that appear necessary or desir-able as demonstrated by the experience gained from itsapplication and in order to conform to developments inthe elevator field. Approved revisions will be publishedin the next edition.

The committee welcomes proposals for revisions tothis Standard. Such proposals should be as specific aspossible, citing the paragraph number(s), the proposedwording, and a description of the reason(s) for the pro-posal, including any pertinent documentation.

Requesting Interpretations. ASME issues writtenreplies to inquiries concerning interpretation of technicalaspects of this Standard. Interpretations are publishedon the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp://cstools.asme.org. Interpretations can only be ren-dered in response to a written request sent to theSecretary of the A17 Standards Committee.

ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of anyinterpretation when or if additional information thatmight affect the interpretation is available. Further, per-sons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to thecognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. ASMEdoes not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” anyperson, company, organization, item, construction, pro-prietary device, or activity.

Attending Committee Meetings. The A17 StandardsCommittee regularly holds meetings that are open to thepublic. Persons wishing to attend any meeting shouldcontact the Secretary of the A17 Standards Committee.


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ASME QEI-1–2013SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Following approval by the ASME QEI Committee and ASME, and after public review,ASME QEI-1–2013 was approved by the American National Standards Institute onSeptember 27, 2013.

ASME QEI-1–2013 includes editorial changes, revisions, and corrections introduced inASME QEI-1–2010 as well as the following changes identified by a margin note, (13).

Page Location Change

x Preface Revised

1, 2 1.1.2 Revised

1.1.3 (1) Deleted(2) Original paras. 1.1.4 and 1.1.5

redesignated as new paras. 1.1.3 and1.1.4, respectively

Section 1.2 (1) Terms accredited certifying organizationand current edition revised

(2) Terms Certificate of Accreditation,certification manual, certificationprogram, and QEI logo deleted

1.3(f) Revised

1.3(l) Added

3 Section 1.4 (1) Title revised(2) New first paragraph added(3) Second paragraph revised(4) Last paragraph deleted

1.4(o) Added

1.5.1 First paragraph added

1.5.2 (1) Title revised(2) Subparagraph (c)(2) revised(3) Subparagraph (c)(3) added(4) Subparagraph (d) redesignated as

subparagraph (e), and newsubparagraph (d) added

Section 1.6 Revised

Section 1.7 Deleted

5 2.1(o) Revised

2.1(p) Revised

9 Part 4 Revised in its entirety

11 A-3 Revised

A-4(c) Added

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Page Location Change

A-5 (1) Redesignated as A-6(2) New A-5 added

12 A-6 Redesignated as A-7

A-7 Redesignated as A-8

A-8 Redesignated as A-9

A-9 (1) Redesignated as A-11(2) New A-10 added

14 Nonmandatory QEI logo deleted from Front of SampleAppendix C Certification Card

15 Nonmandatory Title and paragraph revisedAppendix D

16 Nonmandatory Revised in its entiretyAppendix E

18 Nonmandatory (1) Title revisedAppendix F (2) Mandatory language removed

20 Nonmnadatory (1) Subtitle revisedAppendix G (2) Mandatory language removed

SPECIAL NOTE:

The interpretations to QEI-1 are included in this edition as a separate section for the user’sconvenience.

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ASME QEI-1–2013

STANDARD FOR THE QUALIFICATION OFELEVATOR INSPECTORS

Part 1Introduction

SECTION 1.1SCOPE

1.1.1 Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors

This Standard includes requirements for the qualifica-tion, duties, and responsibilities of inspectors andinspection supervisors engaged in the inspection andtesting of

(a) hoisting and lowering mechanisms, equippedwith a car or platform, that move between two or morelandings. This equipment includes, but is not limited to,the following:

(1) elevators (ASME A17.1/CSA B44) and, inCanadian jurisdictions, special purpose personnelelevators (CSA B311)

(2) platform and stairway chairlifts (ASME A18.1or CSA B355)

(b) power-driven stairways and walkways for car-rying persons between landings. This equipmentincludes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) escalators (ASME A17.1/CSA B44)(2) moving walks (ASME A17.1/CSA B44)

(c) hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped witha car that serves two or more landings and is restrictedto the carrying of material by its limited size or limitedaccess to the car. This equipment includes, but is notlimited to, the following:

(1) dumbwaiters (ASME A17.1/CSA B44)(2) material lifts and dumbwaiters with automatic

transfer devices (ASME A17.1/CSA B44)(d) hoists and elevators (ANSI/ASSE A10.4 or

CSA Z185) that are(1) not an integral part of buildings(2) installed inside or outside buildings or struc-

tures during construction, alteration, or demolitionoperations

(3) used to raise and lower workers and other per-sonnel connected with or related to the structure

NOTE: Nonmandatory Appendix B also includes recommendedqualifications and duties of inspector trainees.

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1.1.2 Certification and Accreditation

Inspectors and inspection supervisors shall be certi-fied in accordance with the requirements of this stan-dard. The organization which certifies the inspectorsand inspection supervisors shall be accredited by anindependent, internationally or nationally recognizedorganization that accredits personnel certification bod-ies to ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024, or its equivalent.

1.1.3 Covered Inspections

This Standard applies to any person who is makingan inspection to determine compliance with the require-ments of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.3,CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5, ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, andANSI/ASSE A10.4 or CSA Z185. It applies to personstypically employed by, but is not limited to, thefollowing:

(a) jurisdictional authorities(b) independent inspection agencies and elevator

consultants(c) insurers of the equipment(d) manufacturers, installers, and maintainers of the

equipment(e) building owners and managers(f) testing laboratories performing field inspections

and tests (see also para. 1.1.5)

1.1.4 Exempt Inspections

This Standard does not cover personnel engaged inengineering and type testing as covered in Section 8.3of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 8 of ASME A18.1 orAppendix A of CSA B355, and CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5,including inspection by laboratories in association withthese tests.

SECTION 1.2DEFINITIONS

Terms used in this Standard shall have the meaningsspecified in the following definitions. Other terms used

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