Elevator Inspections
Qualifications & Certifications
CNY Elevator Inspections, part of the CNY Elevator Group, performs independent Certified QEI Elevator Inspections, Escalator Inspections, and Platform (wheelchair) and Chair Lift inspections. QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) is a national certification offered by one of three companies approved by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). All of CNY Elevator's QEI inspectors have been certified through NAESA International, the EIWPF, or QEI Services:
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
QEI Services - Robinson Elevator Group
127 Union Avenue, 1st Floor
Middlesex, NJ 08846
Phone: (888) 651-9209
Fax: (732) 302-0399
http://www.robinsonelevatorgroup.com/qei
What is a certified QEI Elevator 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 such as Elevator Inspections, Escalator Inspections, Platform (wheelchair) Lift Inspections, and Chair Lift Inspections..
For a conveyance to be considered "certified" depends on the municipality where the inspection is completed. In all cases a person holding a current QEI Elevator Inspector's certification is nationally recognized to provide 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 cases only 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. If you are not sure who is permitted to provided certified inspections in your area you can contact your local building codes office or call us and we may be able to help.
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 certified QEI Elevator 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. It is recommended that the inspector always be required to show proof of both Liabilty and Errors and Omission Insurance.
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 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 and Federal agencies. CNYEI never offers certified inspections unless approved by the local jurisdiction. CNYEI is always independent.