S02 - RFQ Att 3 - Elevator Inspection Certification VAMC.pdf

This document is a template for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Certificate, used to document inspection and compliance of elevators and escalators at VA Medical Centers (VAMCs).

The certificate serves as an official record that vertical transportation equipment has been inspected and meets the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. The form captures essential information including the VAMC location, building number, unit number, street address, city, and state. Equipment details required on the certificate include type of service (passenger or freight), equipment make, and capacity. The form also distinguishes between traction and hydraulic systems. Each certificate documents the inspection date, the name of the qualified elevator inspector (QEI-1), and the inspector's certification number. The certificate expires six months from the last inspection date. The original copy is maintained in the Facilities Manager's office, with a copy posted in the elevator. The template provides multiple rows for recording successive inspection dates and inspector credentials to maintain a historical inspection record for each piece of vertical transportation equipment.