Ron DeJuliis, Commissioner of Labor and IndustryRob McGeeney, Program Manager

Larry Kreseski, Chief inspector

Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation

Martin O’Malley, Governor Anthony G. Brown, Lt. Governor

Alexander M. Sanchez, Secretary

Elevator Safety Inspection

TPQEI Inspections

Objectives

Program Update Safety Inspection Web Site Review inspection process Review applying for or updating your TPQEI

authorization Review inspection report submission Q & A

Program Update

July 2009 through November 2009

74 Authorized TPQEI working in Maryland

4,506 Inspections performed by TPQEI

16,152 Private elevator units registered in MD

2,174 private units are currently past due

Private Units

2070 Western MD Region

5358 Northern MD Region

5965 Southern MD Region

1503 Eastern MD Region

1256 Handicap Lifts/Over the State

SIU Web Site

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/safetyinsp.htm

Registration forms and information Inspection report forms & violation notice forms TPQEI listing Listing of private units and contacts (Merge Mail) Safety codes and application dates.

Inspection Process

90 day notification to re-register elevator unit and inspection due date.

40 + days past due date, past due notice sent to owner

60 + days past due date, owner subject to citation

Up to $5000.00 citation Post unsafe equipment notice $1000.00 per day citation

The Clock is Ticking

Inspection Timeline

90 Due Date 40+ 60+

90 day notice of impending re-registration and annual inspection due date Annual inspection due date 40 + days past due notice is sent to owner 60 + days owner is subject to citation

The Clock is Ticking

90 Due Date 40+ 60+

*********_30 days***********Subject to Citation****

Inspections must be performed within 30 days of the inspection due date.

The owner is subject to citation when inspections are performed more than 30 days past the due date.

The Clock is Ticking

90 Due Date 40+ 60+

*********_30 days***********Subject to Citation****

********* 30 days to submit inspection report ***********

Inspection reports must be submitted within 30 days of performing the inspection. If we do not receive an inspection report within 60 days of the inspection due date, the owner will most likely receive a citation.

New Registration Form (added documentation)

Insurance Certificate must identify eachinspector covered by the policy List Commissioner of Labor & Industry as a

“Certificate holder” on insurance certificate.

Make checks payable to DLI-Safety Inspection

Must submit a signed ethics statement form

Review TPQEI Registration

Position of Public Interest Statement

Position of Public Interest Statement

I certify that in applying to register as a third party qualified elevator inspector for the State that I will comply with the following:

1. I will conduct inspections as a Maryland third party qualified elevator inspector to ensure the highest degree of safety possible.

2. I understand that a registered third party qualified elevator inspector is a position of public trust and that I will uphold the integrity, independence, objectivity and fairness necessary to comply with the ASME QEI-1 Standard.

3. I understand that I am prohibited from conducting inspections of a unit that is manufactured, owned, repaired or maintained by my current employer or an entity for whom I have an ownership interest or receives compensation.

4. I understand that I am required to report to the Safety Inspection Unit any information which could be used to question my objectivity and integrity including but not limited to terminations or suspensions from employment or criminal violations.

5. I understand that my failure to comply with the requirements listed in this statement could result in a bar from third party inspections in Maryland for 3 years.

Applicant Signature Date

New Inspection

Report Form

New Inspection Report Form

Martin O’Malley, Governor Anthony G. Brown, Lt. Governor

Elevator Safety Inspection Unit

www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/elev.html

Third Party Periodic Inspection Report Article-Public Safety Title 12, subtitle 8 requires that all elevator units be inspected periodically in conformance with the applicable sections of the Safety Code (ASME A17.1). Documentation of the periodic inspection performed shall be submitted to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry on this form only.

Site Name: Date Inspected:

Site Address:

City: County: Zip Code:

Phone #: Owner/Agent: Location Contact:

Email:

Elevator Type:

Code Year in effect:

Last 5 Year Test Date:

Registration #:

Number of Violations:

When a periodic annual inspection revels that the elevator unit is in violation of the Safety Code, the owner of the elevator unit must be given a copy of the Violation Notice report form.

Unit In Compliance: Y/N

By indicating that the elevator unit is in compliance the third party inspector is recommending to the Commissioner that a Certificate of Inspection be issued. Elevator units that are not identified as in compliance will not be issued a certificate.

I affirm under penalty of perjury that the elevator units identified above were inspected in accordance with the Maryland Public Safety Article, §§ 12-801—12-816, Annotated Code of Maryland and in conformance with the Safety Code as adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Q.E.I. Signature __________________________________________________________Cert #_______________________ Print Name ________________________________________Phone #___________________ Date ____________________ Signature of Owner or Authorized Representative___________________________________________________________ Print Name __________________________________________________________________Date ____________________ Name of Testing Company:______________________________________________________________________________

Reference the applicable code year and rule number; and

The violation item number. Elevator Type Capture last 5T date if applicable.

Provide the owner with opportunity to correct any alleged violations.

Identify and document any alleged violations on the State violation notice.

Inspection Form

Violation Categories

New Inspection Report Form (Legible) Submit report (Fax,mail,electronic) E-mail submission is limited to 4MB of

memory Certificate of Inspection (If your customer does

not receive a Certificate of Inspection within 30 days CALL AND INQUIRE)

Inspection Report Submission

Periodic annual inspection process

TPQEI must submit inspection report and associated documentation to the Commissioner within 30 days of the inspection.

TPQEI report indicates no alleged violations; a certificate will be issued by the Commissioner.

Inspections

Clearing Alleged Violations

1. Owner required to schedule a follow-up inspection by TPQEI within the 30 days of inspection due date.

2. If follow-up inspection by TPQEI is not reported within 30 days, owner will receive notice letter. Follow-up inspection by State inspector after 40 days.

Clearing alleged violations

Alleged violations were corrected re-inspection fee assessed to owner and

certificate issued. Alleged violations not corrected

re-inspection fee assessed to owner; and a citation issued to owner. Violations remain pending after final order additional penalties will be assessed.

Serious safety issues:

Notify the Commissioner immediately.

Advise the owner to cease operation.

Inspections

Responsibilities of the TPQEI

Submit the required inspection reports and related documents in accordance with regulation.

Report serious unsafe conditions:

-Advise the owner to cease operation; and

-Notify the Commissioner immediately.

410-767-2990 Emergency number (after normal hours) Safe4u@dllr.state.md.us

410-767-2350 Phone 410-333-7721 Fax

Scheduling 5-Year Inspections With Commissioner

5-year comprehensive inspections are required on elevator units that are suspended by wire ropes, belts, chains or a similar suspension means, or elevator units with rack and pinion drive.

State inspectors will witness the 5-year periodic (full load) test and perform the comprehensive 5-year inspection.

The owner must coordinate with the Commissioner the date and time of the 5-year comprehensive inspection 60 days in advance of inspection date.

Questionsand

Answers

TPQEI

Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation

Elevator Safety Inspection

Thank You

410-767-2990 Emergency number (after normal hours)

Safe4u@dllr.state.md.us410-333-7721 Fax

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/