Elevator Inspections
Qualifications & Certifications
CNY Elevator Inspections performs independent QEI-1 Certified Elevator Inspections. QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) is a certification offered by one of two companies approved by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). All of CNY Elevator's QEI inspectors have been certified through NAESA International or the EIWPF:
National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International
NAESA International
8805 North 23rd Ave., Suite 350
Phoenix, Arizona 85021-4171
Elevator Industry Work Presevation Fund
7154 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MA 21046
Phone: (410) 312-1474
Fax: (410) 312-1473
http://www.eiwpf.org/index.htm
What is a QEI-1 certified inspection?
QEI-1 is the designation by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) that an individual has met the stringent qualifications to provide a certified inspection of specific types of passenger conveyances.
For a conveyance to be considered "certified" depends on the municipality that the inspection is completed. In all cases a person holding a current QEI-1 certificate is qualified to perform inspections, however, that individual may be required by State or Local authority to also hold a specific license to conduct inspections in that municipality. In some case on employees of a municipality may be permitted to inspect conveyances. To provide a "certified" inspection generally means that the inspection meets the ASME definition that the inspector is required to be "employed by" or "authorized" by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
How can I be sure that the inspector is providing a "certified" inspection?
First the inspector must meet the qualification of QEI-1 unless specifically exempted by State or Local law. A call to your local code enforcement agency (building department or fire marshall) should be able to help you.
Second, the QEI-1 certified inspector should be required to present proof of their current certification. Additionally proof of adequate insurance meeting the requirements of local or State laws should always be required.
Third, a QEI-1 certified inspector is not permitted to perform inspections on conveyances for which they have a clear financial interest. It is considered unethical for any QEI-1 certified inspector to perform an inspection on a conveyance for which the they have an financial interest in the results of the inspection. In all cases, before agreeing to allow an QEI inspector to perform any inspections it should be completely understood that they are acting independently and acting on behalf of the Authority Having Jurisdiction only, and for the benefit of the Owner and the riding public.
Are CNYEI's inspectors certified and independent?
All CNYEI inspectors carry current QEI-1 Certifications issued through an ASME certified organization (see above). CNYEI inspectors carry both general liability and errors and omissions insurance. CNYEI inspectors are licensed in many municipalities and approved by many State agencies. CNYEI never offers certified inspections unless approved by the local jurisdiction. CNYEI is always independent. CNYEI also hold addtiona