ASME QEI-1:2018 pdf free download – Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors
PURPOSE This Standard is intended forthe purpose of establishing uniform criteria, which will aid in
(a) qualifying and training ofinspection personnel for government agencies, insurance companies, elevator companies, building owners, and managers
(b) providing guidance for accredited certifying organizations Itis also intended to serve as a guideline on which certi- fication is based by detailing the expertise necessary in performing inspections. Itisrecommendedthatstate,municipal,andotherjuris- dictional authorities reference this Standard in their governing regulations covering subjects included to recognize certified inspectors and inspector supervi- sors from accredited certifying organizations is shown in Nonmandatory Appendix D. FORM AND ARRANGEMENT The Foreword, Preface, and Appendices are included in this Standard forinforma- tion only. They have been approved by the ASME A17 Standards Committee. The requirements therein are nonmandatory.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS This Standard is one of the numerous codes and standards thathave been developed and published by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). These and publications from other organizations, all of which may be of special interest to users of this Standard, are listed in Nonmandatory Appendix A. CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE A17
STANDARDS COMMITTEE ASME codes and standards are developed andmaintainedwiththeintenttorepresenttheconsensus ofconcernedinterests. As such, users ofthis Standardmay interact with the Committee by requesting interpreta- tions, proposing revisions, and attending Committee meetings. Correspondence should be addressed to developments in the elevator field. Approved revisions will be published in the next edition. TheCommitteewelcomesproposalsforrevisionstothis Standard. Such proposals shouldbe as specificas possible, citing the paragraph number(s), the proposed wording, and a detailed description ofthe reasons for the proposal, including any pertinent documentation. Requesting Interpretations. Upon request, the A17 Standards Committee will render an interpretation of any requirement of the Standard. Interpretations can only be rendered in response to a written request sent to the Secretary of the A17 Standards Committee. Requests for interpretation should preferably be submitted through the online Interpretation Submittal Form. The form is accessible at http://go.asme.org/ InterpretationRequest. Upon submittal of the form, the Inquirer will receive an automatic e-mail confirming receipt. Ifthe Inquirer is unable to use the online form, he/she maymailtherequestto theaboveaddress. Therequestfor an interpretation should be clear and unambiguous. It is further recommended that the Inquirer submit his/her request in the following format:
Requeststhatarenotintheformatdescribedabovemay be rewritten in the appropriate format by the Committee prior to beinganswered, which mayinadvertentlychange the intent of the original request. Moreover, ASME does notactas aconsultantforspecific engineering problems or for the general application or understanding of the Standard requirements. If, based on the inquiry information submitted, it is the opinion ofthe Committee thatthe Inquirershould seekassistance, the inquiry will be returned with the recommendation that such assistance be obtained. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of any interpretation when or if additional information that might affect an interpretation is available. Further,persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME Committee or Subcommittee. ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.