Performance Work Statement elevator inspections.docx

Statement of Work THIRD-PARTY ELEVATORS INSPECTION, ANNUAL INSPECTIONS and TESTING

AS OF 8/12/2024

SCOPE

Elevator inspection companies will be limited to performing inspections in accordance with the most current International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 606.1. ASME A17.3 2020, Safety Code for Existing Elevators or the most current safety codes available. Duties will consist of inspecting existing conveyances for safety and consistency with their respective code and year. Inspections of permitted work will be limited to inspection and testing of conveyances to their applicable code and year for construction use only. For public use refer to Third Party Program Manual

ELEVATOR INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR REQUIRED QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

1- Documented minimum supervisory experience of five (5) years in the fields of design, inspection, or construction management involving the installation, maintenance, or rehabilitation of elevator and/or conveying systems.

2- Documented current certification for Inspection Supervisors with an organization accredited to administer testing and certification of the QEI-1 standard published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME QEI-1) as Inspection Supervisor.

ELEVATOR INSPECTOR REQUIRED QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

1- Documented minimum of three (3) years’ experience in installation, repair or maintenance of elevator and/or conveying systems for an elevator contractor or under the direction of a nationally certified Elevator Inspector.

2- Documented current certification with an organization accredited to administer testing and certification of the QEI-1 standard published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME QEI-1) as a certified Elevator Inspector.

3- Documented current Professional License from DCRA’s Occupational and Professional Licensing Division (OPLD) as an Elevator Inspector.

Information on obtaining a license from the professional license board can be found at:

Periodic Inspection Elevator Reports (Pursuant to the most current ASME A17.3, IPMC) Periodic inspections, CATEGORY I, III, and V tests shall be performed and witnessed by an approved Inspector employed by an approved Inspection agency for all required maintenance work on a conveyance system. Reports of elevator Periodic inspections and CATEGORY I, III, and V tests shall be submitted to DCRA within 10 days of being performed and a curtesy copy given to JAHVA. Reports shall only be submitted on the approved DCRA Inspection Report form. The report shall include pictures of current conditions and details of all safety tests performed with supporting data and calibration dates of test equipment. The report must have the conveyance Certificate number clearly printed. Inspections and tests shall be performed in accordance with all DC Construction Codes. The report shall only be certified after all violations have been abated.

Reports shall be in electronic format, sent by email to dcra-tpi-elevator@dc.gov Curtesy copies sent to JAHVA by email to Christopher.lapread@va.gov and the file names shall be in the following format: Building Address, Type of Inspection, Date

REQUESTED REPORTS

Reports may be requested by DCRA for investigation of illegal construction or other issues that arise daily. Once a report or reports are requested the agency shall provide the requested reports to DCRA within 24 hours or next business day. Return of the requested reports will be to the requestor.

UNSAFE FOR USE Stickers The Administrator shall issue to the inspection agency official “UNSAFE TO USE” Stickers to apply to equipment found to be unsafe during elevator inspections under this Third-Party Inspection Program, following notification procedures established by the Administrator.

Periodic Inspections Inspections, either by the authorized Third-Party Inspection Agent or Agency, or by DCRA, shall be performed based on the most recently adopted editions of the following codes and standards, taking into account any subsequent amendments.

Title 12 District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Construction Codes Supplement ICC International Building Code and all referenced standards ICC International Residential Code and all referenced standards ICC International Fuel Gas Code and all referenced standards ICC International Mechanical Code and all referenced standards ICC International Plumbing and all referenced standards ICC International Property Maintenance Code and all referenced standards ICC International Fire Code and all referenced standards ICC International Energy Conservation Code and all referenced standards ICC International Existing Building Code and all referenced standards ICC International Green Construction Code and all referenced standards ICC International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and all referenced standards NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, NEC

ASME QEI -1

ASME A17.1 Elevator and Escalator Safety Code ASME A17.2 Inspection Guide of Elevator Escalator and Moving Walks ASME A 17.5 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment ASME A 17.6 Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems ASME A18.1 Platform Lifts ASME A90.1 Belt Manlifts ASME B20.1 Conveyors and Related Equipment ICC/ ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities ANSI/ ASSE A10.4 Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators

Periodic Inspections:

Periodic inspections shall be conducted to verify site conditions of conveyance installations. Each conveyance must undergo periodic inspections and testing per requirements of the ASME A17.1 2019 All conveyances will need to be inspected every six months (twice a year). One inspection will be a periodic inspection by a QEI certified elevator inspector (usually without assistance) to verify the overall condition and safe operation of conveyance. The second will be an inspection and witnessing of tests (Category I, III, or V as appropriate) by a QEI certified elevator inspector of the conveyance and related systems (usually performed with assistance from the elevator, generator, and fire alarm companies).

The list of Elevators on James A. Haley Campus and Clinics to be inspected

Elevator 2) 8 stop traction elevator Building 42

Elevator 3) 8 stop traction elevator Elevator 19) 2 stop Hydro

Elevator 4) 8 stop traction elevator Building 52, Fisher House 2

Elevator 5) 8 stop traction elevator Elevator 29) 2 stop Hydro

Elevator 6) 3 stop traction Elevator Building 53, Fisher House 1

Elevator 9) 3 stop Hydro Elevator 24) 2 stop Hydro

Elevator 10) 8 stop traction Building 55, Parking Garage

Elevator 11) 8 stop traction Elevator 26) 6 stop traction

Elevator 20) 2 stop material lift Elevator 27) 6 stop traction

Elevator 22) 2 stop Hydro Elevator 28) 6 stop traction

(Lift) Material lift 2 stop Hydro Building 68 Building 2 Elevator 25) 2 stop Hydro Elevator 7) 3 stop Traction Building 100, Bed Tower Building 30 Elevator 35) 4 stop traction Elevator 12) 4 stop Hydro Elevator 36) 4 stop traction Elevator 13) 4 stop Hydro Elevator 37) 4 stop traction Elevator 14) 4 stop Hydro Elevator 38) 4 stop traction Elevator 15) 4 stop Hydro Elevator 39) 4 stop traction Building 32 Elevator 40) 4 stop traction Elevator 16) 2 stop Hydro Elevator 41) 4 stop traction Elevator 17) 2 stop Hydro Elevator 42) 4 stop traction Elevator 18) 3 stop front and rear opening Elevator 43) 4 stop Hydro Building 38 Wheelchair lift

Elevator 32) 3 Stop Traction Elevator 33) 3 Stop Traction Elevator 34) 3 Stop Traction

The following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in effect on date of contract issuance and all subsequent changes or updates apply:

https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp