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Who are we?

Who are we?. CodeDataPlate.com is the trade name of Rearick & Company, Inc. – Elevator Consulting CodeDataPlate.com was formed 10 years ago to provide accurate on-site code information to inspectors when performing inspections. Started with just Code Data Plates (still 50% of our business)

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  1. www.CodeDataPlate.com

  2. Who are we? • CodeDataPlate.com is the trade name of Rearick & Company, Inc. – Elevator Consulting • CodeDataPlate.com was formed 10 years ago to provide accurate on-site code information to inspectors when performing inspections. • Started with just Code Data Plates (still 50% of our business) • Grown to include • Crosshead Data Plates • Inspection Tags • Other code specific Data Plates, Tags & Signs • Maintenance Control Program assistance & format • Primary customer: Elevator Contractors www.CodeDataPlate.com

  3. Working Committee Involvement • Existing Installations • Section 8.7 - Alterations • A17.3 Code for Existing Installations • Maintenance, Repair & Replacement • Section 8.6 • MCP Task Group • Inspections • Sections 8.10, 8.11 and Testing parts of 8.6 • A17.2 Guide for Inspectors • Wind Tower Project Team • Hoistway sub-committee www.CodeDataPlate.com

  4. Code Making Process • Inquiry • Format: Edition and Requirement Number • Assigned to Working Committee to answer • Technical Revision (TN) Developed if needed • Review and approved by Standards Comm. • Interpretation published • Approved TN’s go Public Review Draft • Finally are published in next Code Edition www.CodeDataPlate.com

  5. Changes in Section 8.7 A17.1-2007 Edition Addenda a-2008 & b-2009 www.CodeDataPlate.com

  6. Alteration Plate Door Operator Plunger Gripper Wiring Valve Re-opening Devise Tank Door Restrictor Limits Controller Replacement Top of Car Insp.. Emergency Operations Leveling www.CodeDataPlate.com

  7. 8.7 Summary of changes in 2007 8.7.1.7 Second sentence added 8.7.1.8 Second sentence added 8.7.2.1.3 Editorially revised 8.7.2.1.4 Editorially revised 8.7.2.7.6 Editorially revised 8.7.2.7.7 Editorially revised 8.7.2.15.2 Revised in its entirety 8.7.2.17 Title editorially revised 8.7.2.17.1 Title and paragraphs editorially revised 8.7.2.17.2(b)(5) Editorially revised 8.7.2.23 Revised in its entirety 8.7.2.25.1(a) Editorially revised 8.7.2.25.2(a) Editorially revised 8.7.2.25.2(b) Editorially revised 8.7.2.27.6 First paragraph revised 8.7.2.27.8 Added www.CodeDataPlate.com

  8. 8.7 Summary of changes in 2007 8.7.3.15.3 Editorially revised 8.7.3.19 Editorially revised 8.7.3.22 Title editorially revised 8.7.3.22.1 First paragraph and subparagraphs (b), (c), and (e) editorially revised 8.7.3.23.1 Revised 8.7.3.23.2 Revised 8.7.3.23.3 Revised 8.7.3.31.11 Added 8.7.4.3.7 Title and paragraphs editorially revised 8.7.6.1.1 Revised in its entirety 8.7.6.1.5 Revised in its entirety 8.7.6.1.9 Third paragraph deleted 8.7.6.2.1 Revised 8.9.2 Revised and in 8.9 www.CodeDataPlate.com

  9. 8.7 Summary of changes in a-2008 8.7.2.14.2(i) Added 8.7.2.27.3 First paragraph revised 8.7.2.27.4 (1) Subparagraph (a) revised (2) Subparagraph (c) added 8.7.2.28 Revised in its entirety 8.7.3.31.4 First paragraph revised 8.7.3.31.5(a) Revised 8.7.3.31.5(c) Added 8.7.3.31.8(c) Revised 8.7.5.3 Revised in its entirety 8.7.5.4 Revised in its entirety www.CodeDataPlate.com

  10. 8.7 Summary of changes in b-2009 and in 8.9 www.CodeDataPlate.com

  11. Alteration Changes in A17.1-2007, a-08 & b-09 except control • 8.7.1.7 Adds Canadian (NBCC) Exceptions • 8.7.1.8 Adds Canadian (NBCC) Exceptions • 8.7.2.1.3 Editorial correction • 8.7.2.1.4 Editorial correction • 8.7.2.7.1 Now includes both machine & control spaces • 8.7.2.7.6 Editorial correction • 8.7.2.7.7 Editorial correction • 8.7.2.10.1 Now includes 2.29.2 (4” number inside door) • 8.7.2.14.2(i) Adds requirements for car door or gate • 8.7.2.15.2 Revised Buffer requirements • 8.7.2.17 Editorial correction • 8.7.2.23 Revised Buffer requirements • 8.7.2.25 Editorial correction (b) (a) (b) www.CodeDataPlate.com

  12. Alteration Changes in A17.1-2007, a-08 & b-09 except control • 8.7.3.15.3 Editorial correction • 8.7.3.19 Editorial correction • 8.7.3.15 Editorial correction • 8.7.3.19 Editorial correction • 8.7.3.22 Editorial correction • 8.7.3.23 Jacks are now stand alone alteration – see slide • 8.7.4.3.7 Editorial correction (travel to rise in about 50 places) • 8.7.5.3 Added Private Residence Requirements • 8.7.5.4 Added Private Residence Requirements Reason: Many private residences have been converted to convention centers, banquet facilities, museums, etc.; where the elevators are used by the general public or as a Limited-Use/Limited-Application elevator. In these cases, the more stringent safety requirements of ASME A17.1 need to be applied. • 8.7.6.1 Escalator alteration updated • 8.7.6.2 Moving Walk alteration upgraded (a) (a) www.CodeDataPlate.com

  13. Note: These 3 requirements are often mixed up. www.CodeDataPlate.com

  14. Alteration Changes in A17.1-2007, a-08 & b-09 for control • 8.7.2.27.8 and 8.7.3.31.11 Added Electrical Protective Devices. Where there is an alteration to or addition of an electrical protective device, it shall conform to 2.26.2 for that device. • 8.7.2.27.3 POWER • 8.7.2.27.4 CONTROL REPLACEMENT • 8.7.2.27.5 MOTION • 8.7.2.27.6 OPERATION • 8.7.3.31.4 POWER • 8.7.3.31.5 CONTROL REPLACEMENT • 8.7.3.31.6 MOTION • 8.7.3.31.7 OPERATION Traction Hydro Control changes have been made to all 3 editions and more are coming! www.CodeDataPlate.com

  15. Control Changes • Power – Supply to controller is altered in type, phase or voltage (not a new Main Line) • Controller is replaced w/o change to Motion or Operation – could be a relay to microprocessor • Type of Motion - such as MG to SSD or VVVF • Type of Operation – Car Switch to Automatic Note: These 4 requirements are often mixed up. www.CodeDataPlate.com

  16. Control Changes • 8.7.2.28 Emergency Operations • 8.7.3.31.8 Emergency Operations Rationale: To clarify the requirements when installing firefighters’ emergency operation on existing controllers. (a) (a) Note: Hydro control change may not require change to fire service. www.CodeDataPlate.com

  17. Work in Progress A17.1-201X www.CodeDataPlate.com

  18. Work in Progress A17.1-201X www.CodeDataPlate.com

  19. SECTION 8.9 CODE DATA PLATE (a-2005) Requirement 8.9 contains requirements for all new and existing equipment within the Scope of this Code. 8.9.1 Required Information Data plate shall be provided and maintained that shall indicate the Code to be used for inspections and tests (see 8.10.1.2). The data plate shall indicate the Code and edition in effect at the time of installation. The data plate shall also indicate the Code in effect at the time of any alteration and indicate the applicable requirements of 8.7. 8.9.2 Location The data plate shall be in plain view, securely attached to the main line disconnect or on the controller. 8.9.3 Material and Construction The data plate shall be of such material and construction that the letters and figures stamped, etched, cast, or otherwise applied to the face shall remain permanently and readily legible. The height of the letters and figures shall be not less than 3.2 mm (0.125 in.).

  20. SECTION 8.9 CODE DATA PLATE (2007, a-08 & b-09) Requirement 8.9 contains requirements for all new and existing equipment within the Scope of this Code. 8.9.1 Required Information Data plate shall be provided and maintained that shall indicate the Code to be used for inspections and tests (see 8.10.1.2). The data plate shall indicate the Code and edition in effect at the time of installation. The data plate shall also indicate the Code in effect at the time of any alteration and indicate the applicable requirements of 8.7. 8.9.2 Location The data plate shall be in plain view, securely attached to the main line disconnect or on the controller. It shall also be permitted to locate the data plate in the controller as long as it is in plain view with the controller door open. An additional data plate shall be installed in the vicinity of the starting switch on the exterior of escalators and moving walks 8.9.3 Material and Construction The data plate shall be of such material and construction that the letters and figures stamped, etched, cast, or otherwise applied to the face shall remain permanently and readily legible. The height of the letters and figures shall be not less than 3.2 mm (0.125 in.). (b) (07)

  21. Section 8.62007 vs. a-2008 & b-2008 Errors to be aware of in case an errata isn’t published www.CodeDataPlate.com

  22. These is no 8.6.12 in b-2009 Inquiry on a-08: Does 8.6.12 apply now to all equipment not just Canada? www.CodeDataPlate.com

  23. ASME A17.1a-2008/CSA B44a-08 8.6.12 Maintenance of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks 8.6.12.1 Scope 8.6.12.1.1 Requirement 8.6.12 applies to all existing installations and all new installations that have been placed in service. It provides the minimum standards for these installations. However, it is not the intent of this Section to require the alteration or replacement of equipment to meet design, nameplate, and performance standards not required by an earlier edition of this Code that was in force at the time the equipment was installed. 8.6.12.1.2 Requirement 8.6.12 applies also to the maintenance of other devices, analogous in design and usage, that are covered by this Code, such as material lifts. Canadian - NBCC www.CodeDataPlate.com

  24. ASME A17.1a-2008/CSA B44a-08 www.CodeDataPlate.com

  25. ASME A17.1a-2008/CSA B44a-08 www.CodeDataPlate.com

  26. ASME A17.1a-2008/CSA B44a-08 www.CodeDataPlate.com

  27. ASME A17.1a-2008/CSA B44a-08 www.CodeDataPlate.com

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  30. ? Inquiry: Are Escalators no longer required to be tagged? Approved TN 02-3392 is what is shown in 2007 - 8.11.1.6 where did the language in a-2008 and b-2009 come from? www.CodeDataPlate.com

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  32. Approved TN 02-3392 moved all test tagging requirements to 8.11.1.6 as it appears in A17.1-2007 - but www.CodeDataPlate.com

  33. Inquiry: Did the Releasing Carrier Tag come back in a-2008? www.CodeDataPlate.com

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  36. Approved TN 02-3392 moved all test tagging requirements to 8.11.1.6 as it appears in A17.1-2007 - but www.CodeDataPlate.com

  37. Inquiry: Did the Buffer Test Tag come back in a-2008? www.CodeDataPlate.com

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  39. Approved TN 02-3392 changed several additional items (in a, b, f and h) to be tested in A17.1-2007 - but www.CodeDataPlate.com

  40. Inquiry: Are test of Overspeed Switch and checking for the seal no longer required in a-2008? Ref. 8.6.4.20.5 should be 8.6.4.19.5 and all 8.6.4.18 references should be 8.6.4.19! www.CodeDataPlate.com

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  43. Approved TN 02-3392 required only in Canada a tag to be placed on the governor after the test in A17.1-2007 - but www.CodeDataPlate.com

  44. Inquiry: Is the Governor Test Tag no longer required in a-2008 for jurisdictions enforcing NBCC? www.CodeDataPlate.com

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  46. Disclaimer The opinions and recommendations presented here are strictly my own and are not those of ASME, NAESAI or any organization of which I may be a member. JSRearick www.CodeDataPlate.com

  47. Section 8.62007 vs. a-2008 & b-2008 Recommendation: Mark-up errors in 8.6 and Don’t replace the pages in 8.11 until an errata is published (most errors were in moving of tests to 8.6) www.CodeDataPlate.com

  48. Challenges Facing InspectorsNew in 2000 and later editions • NYC is about ½ the US Elevator population • Used A17 code as Modified by RS-18 for 30+ years • Now under A17.1-2000 with a-’02 & b-’03 • New numbering system • Harmonization with B-44 • Now has added Private Inspectors • Hefty fines for non-compliance • Lots of mis-information about: • Adopted Codes & Effective Dates • Code Data Plate Requirements • Required Signage • Inspection Tags www.CodeDataPlate.com

  49. Challenges Facing InspectorsNew in 2000 and later editions • The Inspection Community is stepping up • Industry Groups are pitching in • NAESA is holding QEI classes • ECNY is having Code Seminars • A17.1-1996/A17.1-2000 cross-reference tool • CodeDataPlate.com solutions: • Code Research • Department of Buildings Liaison • Standard & Custom Code Data Plates • Replacement Plates & Required Signage • Code Data Plate Kits & Inspection Tags • MCP assistance and format consulting www.CodeDataPlate.com

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