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- CET credential
- Certified Elevator Technician, a NAEC certification for elevator and escalator installation, maintenance, and repair personnel, earned by meeting experience requirements and passing an examination.
- CAT credential
- Certified Accessibility Technician, a NAEC certification focused on accessibility equipment such as platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, and wheelchair lifts, with its own eligibility and exam.
- QEI credential
- Qualified Elevator Inspector, the code-recognized inspector qualification requiring documented inspection experience and a passing examination, used for acceptance and periodic inspections under ASME A17 codes.
- ASME A17.1 scope
- The safety code for elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, and related equipment, covering design, construction, installation, operation, testing, inspection, and maintenance requirements.
- ASME A17.2 purpose
- The inspectors' manual providing detailed inspection procedures and checklists for electric elevators, hydraulic elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, and other equipment covered by A17.1.
- ASME A17.3 scope
- The safety code for existing elevators and escalators, specifying retroactive requirements and upgrades that apply to equipment already installed rather than new installations.
- ASME A18.1 scope
- The safety standard for platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, covering accessibility devices not classified as elevators, including residential and public-use lift requirements.
- Authority having jurisdiction
- The governmental or organizational body enforcing the elevator code in a given area; it adopts code editions, issues permits and certificates of operation, and takes enforcement action.
- CET exam content areas
- Typical CET exam domains include safety practices, electrical and mechanical fundamentals, traction and hydraulic systems, controllers, door operation, and maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
- CAT exam content areas
- CAT exam domains center on accessibility lift types, A18.1 and A17.1 accessibility requirements, clearances, gates and guards, operating devices, and maintenance of platform and chair lifts.
- QEI exam content areas
- QEI exam domains follow A17.2 inspection procedures across equipment types, plus code compliance determination, test witnessing, violation identification, and inspection report writing.
- Acceptance inspection
- An inspection performed on a new or altered installation before it is placed in service, verifying compliance with the code edition in force at the time of installation.
- Periodic inspection
- A recurring inspection of equipment in service, performed at jurisdiction-defined intervals to confirm continued safe operation and compliance with applicable code requirements.
- Category 1 test
- A periodic test performed at least annually on elevator safety devices, covering items such as safety mechanism operation, governor function, and buffer condition as the code specifies.
- Category 5 test
- A periodic test performed at intervals not exceeding five years, including rated-load safety tests and governor tripping speed verification, with the results documented for the AHJ.
- Rated load safety test
- A Category 5 test in which the car is loaded to rated capacity and the safety device is tripped to confirm it stops and holds the loaded car as required by code.
- Governor tripping speed
- The speed at which the overspeed governor actuates and initiates the safety device; verified during periodic testing against the code-specified range for the rated speed.
- Running clearance
- The clearance between the car or counterweight and the hoistway structure or equipment; A17.1 sets minimum values to limit injury risk during maintenance and inspection.
- Pit clearance requirement
- The minimum vertical distance from the pit floor to the lowest point of the car, counterweight, or suspended equipment, set by code to protect personnel working in the pit.
- Overhead clearance
- The minimum vertical distance between the top of the car or counterweight and the overhead structure, established by code to prevent contact and protect personnel on car tops.
- CEU requirement
- Continuing education units earned during a recertification cycle to maintain a credential; each unit must be documented with provider, date, hours, and subject matter.
- Recertification cycle
- The fixed multi-year period during which a certified technician or inspector must accumulate the required continuing education units and submit renewal before the credential expires.
- Reinstatement
- The process for restoring a lapsed certification, typically requiring payment of fees and possibly additional continuing education or re-examination depending on how long the credential was expired.
- Eligibility documentation
- Verifiable records of work experience hours, employer attestation of duties, and completion of approved training that a candidate submits to qualify for a certification examination.
- Scaled passing score
- A reported score converted from raw exam performance to a common scale, allowing comparison across exam forms; candidates receive a pass or fail determination against the cut score.
- Lockout/tagout
- The procedure for isolating and de-energizing equipment, applying locks and tags, and verifying zero energy before maintenance work to prevent unexpected startup or release of stored energy.
- Machine room hazard awareness
- Recognition of electrical, mechanical, and rotating-equipment hazards in the machine room, including controller voltages, sheave and rope exposure, and required safe work practices.
- Certificate of operation
- The document issued by the authority having jurisdiction permitting elevator or lift operation after a satisfactory acceptance or periodic inspection; it is not issued by the inspector.
- QEI report writing
- Documenting inspection findings with code citations, describing each violation and its location, and specifying required corrective action so the AHJ can enforce compliance.
- Code edition adoption
- The process by which a jurisdiction formally adopts a specific edition of ASME A17.1 or A17.3; exam questions typically track the adopted edition rather than the newest published one.
- Inspector ethics provisions
- Conduct rules prohibiting falsification of inspection reports or maintenance records; violations are grounds for revocation of QEI or technician certification.
- ASME A17.5 scope
- The standard covering electrical and electronic equipment used on elevators, escalators, and related equipment, addressing design, construction, and testing of controllers and devices.