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Back to AgendaMonday, September 26, 2005Elevator Maintenance Presenter: Joseph Montesano, D.T.M., Inc. & Martin Walsh, Walsh Associates, Ltd. A Cracker-Barrel presentation discussing what is acceptable elevator maintenance guiding Building Owners and Managers to recognize the critical concerns. Maintenance audits will be discussed.
Maintenance Trends Presenter: John Beckman & Robert Cuzzi, VDA - Van Deusen & Associates A review of the current industry practices and future direction of contract services, presented by John W. Beckmann, Chief Operating Officer and Robert Cuzzi, Vice President of Van Duesen & Associates (VDA). The affect our changing economy, business practices, technology, product quality and code standards have on the relative safety, reliability and net-useful life of vertical transportation systems as related to maintenance procedures.
When to Modernize Presenter: Thomas Wendt, Hesselbert, Keese & Associates, Inc. The presentation will focus on answering the question “What points to consider as to when to modernize an elevator”. Including – age, condition, parts availability, reliability problems, performance, down time and owners marketability. |
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3:30pm - 5:30pm Codes, Codes & More Codes Roundtables Moderator: Roland Hadaller, TSSA With the 2000 Edition of the CSA B44 and ASME A17.1 Elevator Safety Codes, a program by the two technical committees to harmonize their respective standards as a North American Standard comes very close to completion. Apart from some Canadian Deviations in the B44 Code, the two codes are the same. Some sections such as 8.6 on Maintenance are still undergoing harmonization with the goal of having the same maintenance requirements in Canada and the United States. Over the last three years the B44 and A17.1 Technical Committees have been working to eliminate the deviations. To date only about 30 remain. Who benefits from Harmonization? Both Enforcing Authorities and Manufactures - If all jurisdictions are enforcing the same code it means that manufactures only have one design, and it means that all equipment made in North America is designed to the same requirements. Jurisdictions in Canada do not have to worry whether equipment built in the United States complies with Canadian requirement and vise versa, as the requirements are the same. Equipment that has been reviewed and approved in one Jurisdiction should be acceptable in all other Jurisdictions. The end result is only one standard to maintain for Canada and the US, less resources needed to develop training material and reduced costs to the end purchaser of the equipment.
Moderator: Doug Boydston, Handi-Lift, Inc. Discussions will include the history of ASME A18.1, changes in the standard in addenda A18.1a and A18.1b as well as A18.1-2003. You will be advised what is coming down the road when the next version is published in 2005. Codes can be boring and tedious and even contentious but our job as accessibility and residential contractors (including commercial elevator companies who do work in the product groups represented in A18.1) is to be the experts and advise our clients how to navigate the code maze.
Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Code Requirements Moderator: Richard Gregory, Vertex Corporation Discussions will concern the Maintenance, Repair, and Replacements of ASME A17.1-2004 Part 8.6. Topics include: the Maintenance Control Program; Maintenance Personnel; Maintenance Records; Repairs; Special Provisions and if applicable to group will briefly discuss Escalators.
Moderator: Greg Lorsbach, Physical Measurement Greg Lorsbach will be discussing issues related to the measurement of the Step/Skirt Performance Index. These will include the code & reporting requirements, measurement methodology, and interpretation of Step/Skirtdata. Sample recordings will be presented and discussed.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005Open House Field Visit to First Canadian Place Guide: Cliff Ayling, Innovations & Technical Services
First Canadian Place (FCP) is the tallest
building in Canada, containing 71 elevating devices (50 elevators and 21
escalators). The main Tower is served by 29 tandem or double decked
elevators, with operating speeds ranging from 800 to 1200 fpm. All double
decked cars were recently modernized by Otis Elevator, incorporating 411
Elevonic controls with SCR drives, replacing the original ULC controllers,
motor generators and selectors. Otis' new Windows based EMS monitoring
system has also been installed, and is operating in two locations within
the complex, as well as in each machine room. All service traffic into
the Complex is brought into a loading dock facility situated some 35 feet
below Street level. Two 90,000 lb capacity hydraulic elevators handle
this traffic. These elevators were recently modernized and the
installation was selected as Elevator World's Modernization Project of the
Year for 2002.
Emergency Operations & Communications Presenter: Marc Tevyaw C.E.T., TSSA Firefighters Emergency Operation (FEO) for elevators has seen changes in every recent edition of the A17.1/B44 and 2004 was no exception. Together we will look at the changes in Section 2.27 covering Emergency Operation and Communications, highlighting areas that may affect the manufacturer, installer, and user. Firefighters, mechanics and inspectors will identify with important changes in the operation of the elevator when on Phase 2. This session is intended to be interactive and allow for discussion on the differences between the 2000 and 2004 editions and include reference to the recently published addenda, ASME A17.1a-2005.
Elevator Performance & Standards (Professional Session) Presenter: Quentin Bates, Lerch, Bates & Associates, Inc.
Elevator Inspections Presenter: Norman B. Martin, State of Ohio Chief Elevator Inspector Discussion related to recruitment and training of supervision and inspection field staffs to insure a consistent regulatory inspection. A discussion related to the practical application of ASME A17.1 Part 8.6, 8.9 and 8.11 from an AHJ field perspective; as well as the maintenance and testing issues as they apply to existing elevators from an AHJ viewpoint. Topics will include the meeting of the maintenance log reporting and fire service log requirements; methodology in testing ascending car protection; and to encourage the use of a variety of reference materials prior to the inspection that are now available to the industry.
The Plateau Pattern Presenter: Aldonna Ambler Join THE GROWTH STRATEGIST, Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP, as she shares some of the highlights from her new book THE PLATEAU PATTERN. Learn how to recognize the warning signs when your company’s growth will soon “flat line”, why so many companies never grow beyond predictable plateaus, and the secrets behind how to keep growing beyond the next classic plateau in your industry. As a growth strategist with over 30 years experience, Aldonna has helped over 100 construction-related product, service, and distribution companies achieve accelerated growth with sustained profitability. Join this award winning entrepreneur, international radio talk show host, prolific author, and dynamic speaker as she shares what it takes to drive resilient business growth.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005Elevator Safety Codes "Forward from Harmonization" Presenter: James Coaker, Coaker & Company Session highlights include Dynamics of Change . . . ISO Style Book . . . Metric Units . . . Ascending Car Overspeed . . . Unintended Car Motion . . . Emergency Braking . . . Emergency Operations . . . Plunger Gripper . . . Escalator Step-Skirt Indexing . . . Dynamic Skirt Design. Forerunners of tomorrow ~ Suspension Standard . . . New Technology Standard . . . Birth of AECO’s
Managing a Rapidly Growing Business Presenter: Aldonna Ambler Even if your business isn’t currently in a rapid growth mode, it’s time to learn the management techniques that help the most successful companies sustain their competitive advantage, coordinate resources, prevent conflict, and keep things moving quickly. Imagine how much more business you could do if you could move more quickly. Join THE GROWTH STRATEGIST, Aldonna R. Ambler, CMC, CSP, in this interactive session filled with practical advice and examples from real companies like yours.
Rope Traction: Review and Discussion Presenter: George Gibson, George Gibson & Associates The basis for the traction between the hoist ropes and drive sheave will be reviewed, including the effects of groove shape, lubrication, and angle of wrap for single wrap traction, long wrap traction and double wrap traction arrangements. The relationship between elevator system motion and traction will be discussed, and the issues of buffer testing and emergency electrical stops and its relationship to traction will be reviewed. A case study will explore the potential for accidents when too much traction exists.
Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook and Tool Box Meetings Moderator: Bob Caporale, Elevator World & Robert Merlo, GS Elevator Industries, Inc.
This educational
session will consist of a detailed presentation on Elevator Field
Supervisor's Safety Meetings that are based on the latest edition of the
Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook. Published by ELEVATOR
WORLD in January of 2005 the newest edition of the Field Employee's Safety
Handbook is an important and valuable book and the accompanying
Supervisor's Safety Meeting Pads provide an outline that can be used to
conduct regularly scheduled Tool Box Meetings as recommended by the NEII
Safety Committee. These volumes should be in the possession of all
mechanics, inspectors and consultants that work on or around elevator
equipment. This educational session will be presented by Bob Caporale,
Editor of Elevator World and Rob Merlo, Past President of NAEC who is also
a member of the NEII Safety Committee. The session will focus on the
updates and changes that are contained in the latest edition of the Field
Employees Safety Handbook and present the format that can be used to
conduct Tool Box Meetings. It will be an essential educational session
for all elevator industry personnel who
A Vision for Elevator Codes of the Future Presenter: Lou Bialy, Otis As the World converges towards a global market place and information flow continues to accelerate, greater and greater demand will occur for safe, reliable, innovative, and cost effective products. This provides an enormous opportunity for providers of elevators, elevator equipment and contractors. It also provides a benefit to the building owners in cost and availability of elevators, and to the riding public in safety and reliability. In order to ensure that innovative products are safe, new performance based elevator safety Codes are required that will ensure safety without stifling creativity. To ensure safety a rigorous, uniform process is required to guide the manufacturer and installer, and to ensure impartial verification of the safety of the new technology. Moreover, a structured, clear process is required to assure the Enforcing Authorities that the equipment is safe, and that provisions have been made for inspection on an ongoing basis. A worldwide vision for the development of performance based Codes are presented, and the approach being pursued in North America is presented as an example. This may provide a direction for future Codes and standards worldwide.
Accredited Elevator Conformity Assessment Organization Presenter: David McColl, Otis Accredited Elevator Conformity Assessment Organization (AECO) will perform certification of elevator systems or component using the proposed A17.X/B44.X Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators. This presentation will explain what an AECO is. It will describe the roles and responsibilities of an AECO and the qualifications, capabilities and expertise of an AECO. The presentation will describe how AECOs will become accredited and the process of accreditation including the standards and requirements to be met. Who will accredit AECOs, mutual recognition and acceptance by AHJs will also be addressed. The certification process using the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators, types of certification and the information needed to obtain certification of an elevator system or component will be reviewed. Reporting and marking requirements by the AECO and the manufacturer will be described.
Home Elevator Door & Gate Safety Presenter: Douglas Boydston, Handi-Lift, Inc. A panel of manufacturers and contractors will present the code and safety issues surrounding the home elevator hoist way door and car gate. This is the number one safety concern today in the Home Elevator Industry and elevator contractors need to take the lead by selling the best possible configuration and meeting or exceeding all code requirements. New technology and new options that several manufacturers now offer make it possible to aggressively up-sell a safety package to home owners who may be scared to have an elevator in their home.
1:30pm - 2:15pm Safety Related Programmable Electronic Systems for Elevators Presenter: Vincent Robibero, Schindler Elevator Corp. Relying on the principals of mechanical designs for electronic safety related functions, the elevator industry has typically not been motivated to venture deeply into considering alternative technology. Therefore the current ASME A17 and CSA B44 codes specifying electrical protective safety devices for elevators is written in design language and requires the use of electro-mechanical devices and mechanical transducers to perform a safety function. Because of these deign requirements, some of these devices have not changed in over 100 years! In general, the elevator industry is far behind other industries when it comes to applying state-of-the-art electronic technologies in safety related systems. The presentation will review the status and work-in-progress performed by North American and International-working groups aimed at developing similar requirements and standards for our industry today.
Implementation of New Technology Process Presenter: John Koshak, ThyssenKrupp Elevator The session topic will be A17 and B44 Code related and specifically the “Implementation of the New Performance Based Code”. This new Code will provide a revolutionary way to assure equivalent Safety, require standardized methods of certifying the safety of new technology, and is revolutionary in Codes and Standards in North America.
Traffic Analysis Presenter: Steve Kinnaman, Jaros, Baum & Bolles and Dr. Bruce Powell, the Bruce Powell Company The heart and core of a building are the elevators required to provide the necessary vertical transportation. The discussion will identify the many aspects that go into a building design that must be considered starting with the role of the consultant, the goals of the Client and the analysis process. The presentation will address both the science and the art, on how the transportation systems are developed in today’s new buildings, including an interactive analysis and system simulation exercise utilizing the Elevate© traffic analysis program. The overview will provide a greater understanding to consultants, contractors, suppliers and inspectors as to how and why the systems are designed and installed as they are. Also discussed will be the new emphasis on Destination Dispatch Control Systems and integrated Lobby Dispatching.
Thursday, September 29, 2005Safety Inspection of Inclined Platform Lifts Presenter: Norm Cooper, Garaventa Accessibility The focus of this presentation is the design, operation and safety features of inclined platform lifts as they relate to the ASME A18.1 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. Emphasis will be on key items to check during safety inspection. Other safety features that are not addressed in ASME A18.1 but are typical of today's technology will also be discussed. This will be a multi-media presentation combining code excerpts, photos and video material.
Machine-Room-Less Elevators Presenter: James Lawrence, James D. Lawrence & Associates For many years, the elevator industry has used the same basic products-hydraulic elevators for low-rise projects, geared elevators for mid-rise buildings, and gearless high-speed elevators for tall structures. Hard and fast rules for choosing which type of elevator to specify have changed due to the new machine room-less elevators (MRL). The MRL technology represents a significant leap in technology but has left some jurisdictions (Authority Having Jurisdiction - AHJ) reluctant to accept this new technology until "The Code" covers this type of equipment. Means for AHJs to accept this alternative technology prior to their jurisdiction adopting the latest "Code" and a comparison of the types of MRLs on the market today will be discussed. Examples of differing space and inspection requirements will be offered. Advantages of removing the machine rooms and accepting a more environmentally friendly MRL design will be contrasted with situations when an MRL design should not be used.
Turnover Documentation for New and Modernized Elevators Presenter: Robert Dieter, Dieter Consulting Services, Inc. A presentation involving the highly beneficial turn-over documents at the conclusion of a new or modernized elevator installation project. This exchange opportunity should include all of the suitable materials, test and inspection report documents, warranties, new or modernized elevator service period definitions, and related information required to inform the Owner or Property Manager on how to maintain the elevator equipment on a daily basis. Further, how to express to the purchaser the need to maintain a reasonable level of safety in the use of the elevator equipment, care of the elevator architectural surfaces, how to contract for the continuing preventive maintenance on the equipment, and dos and don'ts as far as daily operation of the elevator(s). Not to be overlooked during this presentation will be the opportunity to build a long lasting relationship by addressing the questions, concerns, training of personnel using the elevator equipment and real life issues concerning the daily operation and safety of elevator equipment.
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