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Introduction to the Maintenance and ASME 17.1 Safety Code and
Inspection of Elevators and Escalators A17.2 Inspection Requirements

PD100 PD102 ASME STANDARDS COURSE

This course covers the essential design and operation of elevators and This comprehensive course is based on ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety
escalator systems and addresses the terminology and functions of the Code for Elevators and Escalators and ASME A17.2 Guide for Inspection
various associated mechanical and electrical components. of Elevators, Escalators & Moving Walk. It provides a top-to-bottom look
Each participant will receive a copy of Elevators 101, Elevator Industry at inspection techniques and concepts including how to conduct elevator
Field Employees’ Safety Handbook and The ASME A17.4 Guide for inspections and tests safely, both for scheduled updates and unexpected
Emergency Evacuation of Passengers from Elevators. problems. It will take you inside the car, through the machine way, by the
hoistway, outside the car and into the pit. The workshop format uses new
This course is a prerequisite for ASME courses, PD102, “How to videotape examples covering both inspectors’ manuals and sections on
Perform Elevator Inspections Using ASME A17.2” and PD107, “Elevator inspection and testing.
Maintenance Evaluation.”
ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS Public Courses
Testing and exercises are used to emphasize the requirements and
You Will Learn To inculcate the requirements. These include measuring and calculating top car
clearance, bottom runby and clearances, governor trip setting, overspeed
• Describe the application of various codes and standards that apply to switch settings, safety sliding distance, working pressure and relief valve
elevators, escalators and moving walks setting, top and bottom runby, run limit timer, and other adjustments. Safety
• Identify the various types of equipment used in driving means of Integrity Level (SIL) rated devices are introduced and Fire Emergency
electric and hydraulic elevators Operation is covered.
• Identify hoistway and pit equipment and their functions, including types
of suspension means Each participant will receive extensive course notes, a copy of ASME
• Recognize various modes of operations and controls, including A17.2 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators & Moving Walk;
automatic, selective collective, car switch, constant pressure and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; ASME
inspection A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators; Elevator Industry
• Identify machine room components, including location of equipment for Inspection Handbook; and the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety
machine room-less elevators Handbook.
• Identify various types of elevators, such as passenger, freight, private
residence, special purpose personnel, sidewalk, rooftop, limited use You Will Learn To
limited application and inclined, as well as dumb waiters and materials • Record and report results of inspections and tests
lifts • Explain how to determine correct vertical clearances
• Identify the classifications of freight elevators • Identify acceptable refuge space on the car top and in the pit
• Identify various types of car and hoistway entrances • Describe the safety slide and buffer deceleration guidelines
• Identify escalator and moving walk components and daily check • Identify the procedures to examine hydraulic and electrical equipment
requirement • Explain top and bottom car, counterweight clearances, runby
• Describe emergency evacuation procedures and fire Emergency • Identify working pressure for hydraulic elevators
Operation • Explain governor pull-through and release carrier pull out forces
Who Should Attend Who Should Attend
Persons with little or no elevator and escalator experience responsible Federal, state, city and private inspectors; technicians, constructors,
for facilities design, construction management, facilities management as mechanics, consultants, and service contractors; engineers and architects.
well as inspections and maintenance administration personnel
Special Requirements
Instructor Robert Krieger Participants should bring a copy of The National Electrical Code (2005
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs Edition, or later) as well as a scientific calculator.
Member $1,450 / List Price $1,550 Note: Anyone with little or no knowledge of elevators should attend
course PD100, “Introduction to Elevators and Escalators,” as a
Save up to $905 by enrolling in PD602 – a combo course consisting of prerequisite to this training. ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 Performance Based
this course (PD100) and PD102, “How to Perform Elevator Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators will also be discussed.
Inspections Using ASME A17.2.”
Instructor Robert Krieger
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member $2,150 / List Price $2,250
Take This Combo Course and Save Up To $905!

Elevator and Escalator Combo Course

PD602 TOP SELLER
Created to save participants time and money, this course is a back-to-back offering of “Introduction to the Maintenance and Inspection of
Elevators and Escalators” (PD100) and “ASME 17.1 Safety Code and A17.2 Inspection Requirements” (PD102). By taking this combo course, you
could SAVE UP TO $905.

Instructor Robert Krieger 5 Days, 3.8 CEUs, 38 PDHs Member $2,775 / List Price $2,895

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