ASME QEI-1-2018 pdf – Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors.
(J) working knowledge of inspection and testing procedures 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
(I) demonstrated ability to perform the duties specified in Section 2.2
(m) working knowledge of the requirements of ASME A17.3 and awareness of published interpretations of
ASME A17.3
(n) awareness of CSA B44.1/ASME A 17.5 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 ASME QEI-1 and access to Standards Committee—published interpretations, as well as the current editions of the documents required by the respective authority having jurisdiction and listed in para. 1.5.1
(p) must have 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 witnessing tests of existing installations to determine that the equipment is in apparent safe operating condition, has not been altered except in conformity to the applicable code or regulations, and performs in accordance with test requirements
(c) reporting the results of the inspection and testing in accordance with the appropriate administrative procedures and the following:
(1) The certified inspector’s report shall include a clear description of the scope of the inspection performed, including the type of inspection (acceptance, periodic, or routine) and whether the inspection was performed in accordance with the applicable requirements of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Section 8.10 or Section 8.11; ASME A18.1, Section 10, or CSA B355, Appendix A2; or ANSI/ ASSE A10.4, Section 26, or CSA Z185, Section 24. If any other type of inspection was performed, the report shall include a complete description of the scope of the inspection. The ASME checklist forms as published by ASME for electric elevators, hydraulic elevators, and escalators and moving walks shall only be used when the inspection complies with the requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA 1344, Section 8.10 or Section 8.11.
(2) The report shall be signed by the certified inspector and shall include his or her certification number and certifying agency. Electronic or written signatures are acceptable to meet this requirement.
(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) maintaining his or her personal copy of ASM E QEI-1 to be the latest edition, as well as the current edition of documents referenced in para. 1.5.1
SECTION 2.3
MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATION
In order to maintain qualification as an elevator inspector, an individual shall
(a) become familiar with the application of new technology, including in the electronic and material fields.
(b) maintain knowledge of current local administrative or operating procedures necessary to discharge duties.
(c) maintain knowledge of recent revisions and awareness of published interpretations ofASME 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 CSA B44.1/ASME 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 (conduct) established by the accredited certifying organization (see Section 4.1).
(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 access to the documents referenced in para. 1.5.2.