ASME QEI-1-2018 pdf free

ASME QEI-1-2018 pdf free.Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors.
certifying organization: an organization that certifies that persons are qualified to perform the duties olan inspector or inspector supervisor.
CEU: continuing education unit.
continuing education credit: one instructional contact hour equals 0.1 CELl.
current edition: the edition of the ASME A17 documents now being followed by the respective authority having jurisdiction.
effective dote:
(a) as it relates to the certification of documentation, the start date of the most recent certification of the inspector or inspector supervisor.
(b) as it relates to the issuance and use of the ASM E QEI1 Standard and other ASME standards, generally 6 months after the issuance of the standard or as otherwise stated in the standard.
(c) as it relates to other standards, the date, as determined by the publishing agency, when the document may be used by jurisdictions adopting the standard.
equivalent field: a field that deals with electronic, electrical, mechanical (including hydraulic), and safety principles to the same degree of complexity as found in elevators.
inspector: a person meeting the qualifications of Section 2.1 who Is engaged In the Inspection and testing of equipment within the scope of ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
inspector supervisor a person certified by an accredited certifying organization as meeting the requirements of Part 3 of ASM E QEI- I and who provides direct supervision or management oversight of QEI-certified Inspectors and inspector trainees in the performance of their assigned responsibilities.
inspector trainee: a person who is being trained to become an inspector.
latest edition: the latest edition in effect or the specific edition referenced by ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, and ANSI/ASSE A10,4 or CSA Z185. Where the referenced standard does not include an effective date and a specific edition is not referenced in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, and ANSI/ASSE A10.4 or CSA Z185, the effective date shall be 6 months from the date of publication. More recent editions may be used.
(a) References to ASME A17.l/CSA B44 refer to the latest edition of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, an American National Standard and a National Standard of Canada, respectively.
(b) References to ASM E A 17.2 refer to the latest edition of Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks.
(c) References to the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code refer to the latest edition of ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, or Canadian Electrical Code C22.l.
(d) References to ANSI/ASSE A10.4 refer to the latest edition of Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators, or references to CSA ZI 85 refer to the latest edition of the Safety Code for Personnel Hoists.
(c) References to building codes refer to the latest editions of the following:
(1) NatIonal Building Code
(2) Standard Building Code
(3) Uniform Building Code
(4) International Building Code
(5) National Building Code of Canada
(f) References to standards regarding accessibility br people with disabilities refer to the latest editions of the following:
(1) ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, an American National Standard
(2) ADAAG, Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
(3) ADA/ABAAC. Americans With Disabilities Act/ Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines
(g) References to ASM E Al 7.3 refer to the latest edition of ASME A 17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, an American National Standard.
(ii) References to CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5 refer to the latest edition of CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5. Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, a National Standard of Canada and an American National Standard.
(I) References to ASME A18.1 or CSA B355 refer to the latest edition ofASME A18.1, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, or CSA B355, Lifts for Persons With Physical Disabilities.
(j) References to the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook refer to the latest edition of the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook.ASME QEI-1 pdf free download.