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Standard for the Qualification of Elevator InspectorsAN AMERICAN NATIO NAL STANDARDASME QEI-12007(Revision of ASME QEI-12004)Copyright 2008 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.ASME QEI-12007(Revision of ASME QEI-12004)Standard for theQualification ofElevatorInspectorsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016Copyright 2008 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.Date of Issuance:February 25,2008The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2010.This Standard will becomeeffective 6 months after the Date of Issuance.There will be no addenda issued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisStandard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailable forpublic review andcomment thatprovides an opportunityfor additional publicinput from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assumes any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2008 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright 2008 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.CONTENTSForeword.ivCommittee Roster.vPreface.viSummary of Changes.viiPart 1Introduction.11-1Scope.11-2Definitions.11-3QEI Referenced Standards.21-4Certificate Holder Reference Standards.21-5Certified Elevator Inspector and Certified Elevator Inspector SupervisorReference Standards.31-6Credentials.31-7Use of QEI Logo.3Part 2Qualifications and Duties of Inspectors.42-1Qualifications.42-2Duties.52-3Maintenance of Qualifications.5Part 3Qualifications and Duties of Inspection Supervisors.73-1Qualifications.73-2Duties.73-3Maintenance of Qualifications.7Part 4Accreditation of Certifying Organizations.94-1Scope.94-2Requirements for Obtaining a Certificate of Accreditation.94-3Procedures for Obtaining a Certificate of Accreditation.11Figure1-2QEI Logo.2Nonmandatory AppendicesARelated Documents.13BRecommended Qualifications and Duties of Inspector Trainees.15CSample Certification Card.16DModel Language for Enforcement Authorities to Recognize CertifiedInspectors and Inspection Supervisors From Accredited Organizations.17EExemplar Code of Ethics(Conduct).18F(Name of Accredited Organzation)Criteria for Interpretation of the Code of Ethics(Conduct).19GExemplar Policy on Conflicts of Interest.21iiiCopyright 2008 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent o