ASME QEI-1-2010 pdf free download.Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors.
(g) References to ASME A17.3 refer to the latest edition of ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, an American National Standard.
(h) References to B44.1/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 of ASME A18.1, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, or CSA B355, Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities.
(j) References to the Safety Handbook refer to the latest edition of the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook.
(k) References to CSA B31 I refer to the latest edition of CSA B311, Safety Code for Manlifts. Any reference to a manlift is intended to equate to the Special Purpose Elevator identified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
NOTE: See Nonmandatory Appendix A for related documents. Also, see para. 4.2.10.
SECTION 1.4
CERTIFICATE HOLDER REFERENCE STANDARDS
The following list contains documents that shall be held by each certificate holder (see para. 4.2.7):
(a) current editions of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and all previous editions with supplements of ASME A17.l, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators
(b) current edition with supplements of ASME A17.2, Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks
(c) current and all previous editions with supplements of ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
(d) current edition of ASME A17.4, Guide for Emergency Personnel
(e) current and all previous editions with supplements of CSA-B44.1/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment
(f) all published interpretations of A17 documents from June 14, 1972 through to most current
(g) current edition of A17.1 Handbook
(h) current and all previous editions, beginning with 1972 edition, of the National Electrical Code, the 1990 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code
(i) current and all previous editions, beginning with 1981 edition, of the International, National, Standard, and Uniform Building Codes, the 1990 edition of the National Building Code of Canada
(j) current edition of ICC/ANSI A117.1 and ADAAG accessibility standards
(k) latest edition of the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook
An inspector shall meet the definition of “Elevator Personnel” in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 1.3 and have documented training and at least 1 yr of experience performing inspections and performing or witnessing tests specified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, CSA B311, ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, and ANSI/ASSE A1O.4 or CSA Z185. Verifiable evidence of training and experience shall be documented with the application for certification to the certifying organization. An inspector shall also verify that he or she meets the following qualifications (see Nonmandatory Appendix B for the recommended qualifications and duties of inspector trainees):
(a) knowledge of personal safety practices, including, but not limited to, the safety practices contained in the Safety Handbook necessary to perform the following:
(1) acceptance inspections of new construction
(2) routine and periodic inspections of existing equipment
(3) inspections of equipment in hazardous environments, where applicable
(b) familiarity with industry terminology, including the following:
(1) terms defined and used in ASME A17./ CSA B44, CSA B311, ASME A18.1 or CSA B355, and ANSI/ASSE A1O.4 or CSA Z185
(2) terms used in ASME A 17.2
(3) terms defined and used in the National Electrical Code
(4) administrative terminology used by the jurisdictional authority
(c) ability to read architectural and installation drawings, including hoistway and machine room layouts
(d) working knowledge of electrical, electronic, and circuit construction principles, including but not limited to
(1) voltage, currents, and resistance.