ASME A17.7 2007 / CSA B44.7 - 07 Performance Based Safety Code for Elevators & Escalators (PBC)
You can now earn continuing education credit for your QEI and CET/CAT recertification by taking part in the Virtual Elevator Event On Demand. Interested individuals can view selected presentations available for CEUs, starting February 22, 2010, all the way through May 17, 2010.
ASME A17.7 -- 2007 / CSA B44.7 -- 07 Performance Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (PBC) Presented by Lou Bialy and Jim Coaker.
This presentation is approved for .5 contact hours or .05CEU for QEI recertification by the Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund(EIWPF), NAESA and QEI Services, Inc., NAEC for CET/CAT and Florida CC Recertification. Please include your license number(s) in the comments field when checking out so that it can be included on your certificate.
Comparison between performance based and prescriptive code ... how they differ
Why a performance based code is necessary -- examples
Safety in design and operation
Key elements of PBC ... GESRs ... SPs ... risk assessment
Role of the AECO
How the PBC process works
Code Compliance Document (CCD) and Certificate of Conformance (COC)
Presentation of COC to AHJ / RA
Interaction with / benefits to AHJ / RA
Final acceptance decision remains with AHJ / RA
Summary
Enrollment Procedures:
What should I do first? Click here to REGISTER!
After you register for the VEE you will then receive a username, password and link that you will use to access the virtual environment.
Beginning on the live date of February 17, 2010, access the virtual environment and head over to the Conference Hall and view the presentation. VERY IMPORTANT! You must remain online for the full presentation to completion to receive credit. If you have not already done so you will need to pay the $10.00 administrative fee for handling and processing your certificate.
We will verify your attendance and send your certificate of completion via email. (Please allow 7 business days.)
The events will be available until May 17, 2010.
Other VEE presentations available for continuing education:
Gearless Technology Applied to Existing Buildings
Door Solutions for High-Rise Applications
Guaranteeing Best Rope and Hoisting System Performance