1、ASME QEI-1 INTERPRETATIONSASME QEI-1 INTERPRETATIONSReplies to Technical InquiriesJanuary 2010 Through October 2011FOREWORDThis publication includes all of the written replies issued between the indicated dates by theSecretary, speaking for the ASME QEI Committee on Qualification of Elevator Inspect
2、ors, toinquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of the QEI-1 Standard.These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographicalcorrections and some minor editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. Insomeinstances,areviewof theint
3、erpretationrevealedaneedforcorrectionsof atechnicalnature;in these cases a corrected interpretation follows immediately after the original reply.These interpretations were prepared in accordance with the accredited ASME procedures.ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations
4、when or if additionalinformation is available that the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, personsaggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee.ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprie
5、tarydevice, or activity.I-1ASME QEI-1 INTERPRETATIONSInterpretation: 13-01Subject: ASME QEI-12007, Continuing Education UnitsDate Issued: January 5, 2010Question: Is the list in para. 2-3(f)(2) an exclusive list of a way to obtain Continuing EducationUnits (CEUs)?Reply: No, this is a helpful list to
6、 obtain CEUs that was developed using training technologiesavailable at the time the Standard was developed. Paragraph 2-3(f) states: “obtain 1.0 continuingeducationunit(CEU)onanannualbasisbyparticipatingincontinuingeducationandprofessionaldevelopment activities acceptable to the QEI accredited cert
7、ifying organization (para. 4-2.2).Continuing education credit may be awarded for a wide variety of activities that involve training,education, or other endeavors wherein the objective includes achieving relevant professionalknowledge, skills, and abilities beyond those required for initial certifica
8、tion.”Interpretation: 13-02Subject: ASME QEI-12007, Paras. 2-1(p) and 2-2(d)Date Issued: May 21, 2010Question (1): Does para. 2-1(p) require inspectors to have the applicable codes on site andavailable for reference when performing inspections?Reply(1):No.Paragraph2-1(p)requires“access”tocurrentedit
9、ionsofthedocumentsreferencedin para. 1-5(a) as defined in section 1-2.Question (2): Does para. 2-2(d) require inspectors to have the applicable codes on site andavailable for reference when performing inspections?Reply (2): No. Paragraph 2-2(d) requires the inspector to “maintain” his or her persona
10、l copyof the QEI-1 Standard to be the latest edition as well as the current edition of the documentsreferenced in para. 1-5(a) and defined in section 1-2.Question (3): What is the definition of “personal possession”?Reply (3): “Personal possession” is not defined in section 1-2 of the QEI-1 Standard
11、.I-2ASME QEI-1 INTERPRETATIONSInterpretation: 13-03Subject: ASME QEI-12010, Paras. 2.2(a) and 2.2(b)Date Issued: September 22, 2010Question (1): Where the words “witnessing tests” are used in paras. 2.2(a) and 2.2(b), is itintended that the “duty of the inspector” is to be physically present to veri
12、fy the test results priorto certifying the test results as described in para. 2.2(c)(1)?Reply (1): Yes.Question (2): When the inspector is not physically present, is it acceptable for the inspector tocertify the results of a test per para. 2.2(c)(1) based solely on an elevator mechanics written orve
13、rbal confirmation of the test results?Reply (2): No.Interpretation: 13-04Subject: ASME QEI-12010, Para. 4.2.5, Control of Certification Documentation, and Para. 4.2.6,Disputes and AppealsDate Issued: May 4, 2011Question (1): Is the term “effective date,” as indicated on the Elevator Inspectors Certi
14、ficationCards per QEI-12010, para. 4.2.5(d), the date certification was initially issued by that CertifyingOrganization to that individual?Reply (1): The term “effective date” is not defined in the QEI-1 Standard.Question (2): In para. 4.2.6, Disputes and Appeals, are disputes defined as disagreemen
15、tsbetween an ElevatorInspector (or Inspection Supervisor) and theCertifying Organization regard-ing that individuals certification status?Reply (2): The term “dispute” is not defined in the QEI-1 Standard.Question (3): In para. 4.2.6, Disputes and Appeals, are complaints defined as a challenge issue
16、dby any individual in the industry or general public to a Certifying Organization regarding thequalifications of a certified person?Reply (3): The term “complaint” is not defined in the QEI-1 Standard.Question (4): In para. 4.2.6, Disputes and Appeals, are Certifying Organizations expected tonotify
17、ASME in the event of a dispute in the same way as complaints are required to be reported?Reply (4): This is not addressed in the QEI-1 Standard.Question (5): In para. 4.2.6, Disputes and Appeals, are individuals in the industry or generalpublic who issue a complaint required to be notified of the re
18、sults of adjudication and are suchpersons afforded the same appeal mechanism as granted in the case of disputes?Reply (5): This is not addressed in the QEI-1 Standard.I-3ASME QEI-1 INTERPRETATIONSInterpretation: 13-05Subject: ASME QEI-12010, Section 1.2, Definitions, and Para. 2.3(f)(2)(a)Date Issue
19、d: October 12, 2011Question (1): Does the definition of continuing education credit in the ASME QEI-12010Standard require that there be one hour of classroom instruction per 0.1 CEU?Reply (1): No. There are additional ways of accruing CEUs; see para. 2.3(f).Question (2): Does para. 2.3(f)(2)(a) requ
20、ire that CEUs be granted at not more than the rate of0.1 CEUs for each clock hour of attendance at a training program for the purpose of maintaininginspector qualifications?Reply (2): Yes.Question (3): What are the implications for attendees regarding receiving a certificate with0.8 CEUs when the ac
21、tual classroom hours were only equivalent to 0.575 CEUs?Reply (3): The Standard does not address this issue.Question (4): What are the obligations of attendees regarding reporting this inconsistency toASME?Reply (4): The Standard does not address this issue.Question (5): Is attendance at an online w
22、ebinar acceptable for obtaining the CEUs necessaryto maintain inspector qualifications?Reply (5): Yes, if approved by the accredited organization.Interpretation: 13-05 (Reconsideration)Subject: ASME QEI-12010, Section 1.2, Definitions, and Para. 2.3(f)(2)(a)Question (1): When the manner in which the
23、 CEU is accrued is by a persons physical presencein a physical classroom setting with a live in-person instructor providing the instruction, doesQEI-12010 require that there be one hour of classroom instruction per 0.1 CEU?Reply (1): Yes.Question(2):Wouldanin-persontrainingprogramthatconsistedofless
24、than8.0hrofinstructionviolate any provision of the QEI-12010 document if a Certificate of Completion were issued for0.8 CEUs?Reply (2): Yes; see para. 2.3(f)(2)(a).Question (3): What is the name and the contact information of the individual within ASME towhom an interested party should file a compla
25、int regarding the issuance of a Certificate ofCompletion for 0.8 CEUs when only 5.75 hr of classroom instruction was provided?Reply (3): ASME Staff Secretary, QEI Standards Committee.Question (4): Would the QEI Standards Committee have the authority to investigate andpotentially take disciplinary ac
26、tion against an accredited QEI organization for violating any ofthe provisions of the QEI-12010 document?Reply (4): No, this is not within the Scope of this Committee.I-4ASME QEI-1 INTERPRETATIONSReplies to Technical InquiriesJanuary 2007 Through December 2009FOREWORDThis publication includes all of
27、 the written replies issued between the indicated dates by theSecretary, speaking for the ASME QEI Committee on Qualification of Elevator Inspectors, toinquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of the QEI-1 Standard.These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters except fo
28、r a few typographicalcorrections and some minor editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. Insome few instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technicalnature; in these cases, a corrected interpretation follows immediately after the original
29、 reply.These interpretations were prepared in accordance with the accredited ASME procedures.ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additionalinformation is available that the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, personsaggrieved by thi
30、s interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee.ASME does not approve, certify, rate, or endorse any item, construction, proprietary device, oractivity.I-1ASME QEI-1 INTERPRETATIONSInterpretation: 09-01Subject: ASME QEI-12007, Paras. 2-1(p) and 3-1(d)Date Issued: Septembe
31、r 28, 2009Question (1): Concerning the qualification requirement cited under para. 2-1(p) for an inspectorand para. 3-1(d) for an inspection supervisor, are the candidates who are applying to becomeeither a “Certified Elevator Inspector” or “Certified Elevator Inspection Supervisor” required tohave
32、the documents referenced in para. 1-5(a) in his/her personal possession at the time ofevaluation?Reply (1): Yes.Question (2): Concerningthe qualification requirement citedunder para. 2-1(p) foran inspector,isthereferenceto“StandardsCommittee”referringtotheQEI,A17,orA18StandardsCommittee?Reply (2): T
33、he QEI Standards Committee.I-2Replies to Technical Inquiries August 1997 - December 1998 FOREWORD This publication includes all of the written replies issued between the indicated dates by the Secretary, speaking for the ASME QEl Committee on Qualification of Elevator Inspectors, to inquiries concer
34、ning interpretations of technical aspects of the QEI-I Standard. These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters except for a few typographical corrections and some minor editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some few instances, a review of the interpretation
35、revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature; in these cases a corrected interpretation follows immediately after the original reply. These interpretations were prepared in accordance with the accredited ASME procedures. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations w
36、hen or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by this interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, constiuction, pr
37、oprietary device, or activity. ASME QEl-1 Interpretations 97-07 Interpretation: 97-01 Subject: QEI-1-1997, Paragraph 1.5, Use of QEI Logo Date Issued: January 30, 1998 Question: Paragraph 1.5 does not separate the use of the symbol for advertising materials on literature between certified inspectors
38、, certified inspection supervisors, and the accredited organization; the last sentence does not mention that the certifying organization has to have a name or acronym of the accredited organization adjacent to the logo. Does the sentence apply to accredited organizations? For example: ASME Reply: Al
39、l requirements in para. 1.5 apply to an accredited organization, including the last sentence. The example given is incorrect, as the acronym would be the one used by the accredited organization (e and (2) monitoring the activities of the subcontractor to assure continued compliance. It is not necessary to include a list of subcontractors in the certification manual provided that there is other documentation to show that the above two items have been complied with. Part of this documentation would be a list of approved subcontractors. Main Committee Approval: April 1, 1985
