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Agenda

NEII® PERFORMANCE STANDARDS COMMITTEE February 26, 2013

The next meeting of the NEII® Performance Standards Committee is scheduled for February 26, 2013 at:

Elevator World Inc. 356 Morgan Avenue Mobile, AL. 36606

The Mobile Marriott is convenient to the Elevator World offices:

Mobile Marriott 3101 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama 36606 USA

The agenda is as follows: 1. Call to Order – 8:30 a.m. 2. Record of Attendance. 3. Announcements. 4. Adoption of Agenda.

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5. Approval of October 18, 2011 Minutes. 6. Personnel.

Please see Attachment #1 for a copy of the Committee Roster. Members are requested to advise Brian Black of any corrections that are required.

7. Energy Efficiency Standard – Barry Blackaby.

a. ASHRAE 90.1 Elevator Working Group proposal (Attachment #2). b. ISO TC 178/WG-10 Energy Efficiency Standard. c. Development of NEII®-1 Energy Efficiency Standards.

The Committee will discuss additional elevator/escalator energy efficiency provisions for NEII®-1.

8. NFPA 70E. Review Arch Flash Hazard Study RFP (to be provided at meeting).

Charlie Thurgood of TKE has been appointed as NEII®’s representative on the NFPA 70E Committee.

9. Destination Dispatch. a. Performance criteria. b. Accessibility criteria (Attachment #3) – Brian Black. 10. Part 7, Maintenance Guidelines – Vincent Robibero. 11. NEII®-1 Publication.

NEII®-1 is on the NEII web site, http://www.neii.org/neii-1/neii-1.cfm.

a. NEII®-1 References (Attachment #4). 12. Review and Update of NEII®-1 Parts 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

The standards with revisions approved to date are posted in the NEII®-1 folder on the NEII® Performance Standards Committee web site. Committee members should down load and/or print copies of the latest drafts in advance of the meeting. To access the Performance Standards Committee web site and NEII®-1 folder click on the following link: http://www.neii.org/members/committees/23/index.cfm.

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CAUTION: Please print the Table of Contents and verify you have the latest copy of each document. Many documents have been revised since the last meeting.

The files posted in the NEII®-1 folder on the Performance Standards Committee web site are for Committee members use only. These files may reflect work in progress and may not be the same as the material available in the NEII®-1 publication available to the general public. The Committee will develop a schedule to review every NEII®-1 section in its purview on a 3-year maximum cycle. The following individuals have been assigned oversight responsibility for maintaining the respective material.

a. User Guide – Vincent Robibero.

b. Specification and Drawing Checklist – Robert Caporale.

c. Flood Requirement Data Form – Barry Blackaby.

d. Seismic Requirement Data Form – Barry Blackaby.

e. NEII® Power Standards –Joseph Busse

f. NEII® Power Confirmation Forms – need to replace John Weber.

g. NEII® Temporary Power Supply Guidelines – Doug Henderson.

h. NEII® Temporary Power Confirmation Form – Doug Henderson.

i. NEII® Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines – Joseph Busse.

j. Part 5 Introduction and Scope –Robert Caporale.

k. Performance Terminology Matrix – Robert Caporale.

l. Performance Terminology Matrix Destination Oriented Elevators –Robert

Caporale.

m. Performance Terminology Matrix Examples – Tricia Derwinski.

n. Vibration Diagrams – Tricia Derwinski.

o. Performance Standards Matrix New Elevator – need to replace John Weber.

p. Performance Standards Matrix New Escalator and Moving Walk – Tricia Derwinski.

q. Operational Terminology Matrix –Robert Caporale.

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r. Building Conditions Affecting Elevator Performance – Robert Caporale.

s. Building Conditions Affecting Escalator Performance – Robert Caporale.

t. Part 6, Modernization Guidelines – Barry Blackaby. 13. Review NEII® Long Range Plan – Performance Standard Committee

(Attachment #5). 14. Old Business. 15. New Business.

a. PES, New Technology, Performance Based Code.

The committee agreed to include this as a new item for continual review for needed modifications to NEII®-1.

16. NEII® NOW Article. 17. Other Business. 18. Time and Location of Next Meeting. 19. Adjournment.

The meeting is scheduled to adjourn no later than 4:00 PM. Travel should be scheduled accordingly. Members who are unable to attend are requested to advise Brian Black ASAP and to send him their assignments prior to the meeting.

Attachments: 1. Committee Roster 2. ASHRAE 90.1 Elevator Working Group proposal 3. Destination Dispatch Accessibility Draft 4. NEII® References 5. NEII® Long Range Plan

Performance Standards Committee

Name: BRIAN BLACKTitle: NEII CODE AND SAFETY CONSULTANT

Company: BDBLACK AND ASSOCIATESAddress: 4034 NORTH HAMPTON BROOK DRIVE

City: HAMBURG State: NY Zip Code: 14075-6410

725

E-Mail: [email protected]

Notes: Alternate to Amy J. Blankenbiller NEII Government Affairs CommitteeAlternate to Edward A. Donoghue NEII Communications Committee

SecretaryCategory:

Phone 1: 302-0813

Extension

Phone 2: 649-6348

Fax 1: 302-0841

Mobile: 354-6772

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Country: UNITED STATES

Name: BARRY BLACKABYTitle: MANAGER OF WORLD WIDE ELECTRICAL CODES

Company: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYAddress: FIVE FARM SPRINGS ROAD

City: FARMINGTON State: CT Zip Code: 06032

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Notes: Alternate Member NEII Performance Standards Committee for ISO Activites

MemberCategory:

Phone 1: 676-6459

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Name: JOSEPH BUSSETitle: EXECUTIVE TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Company: FUJITEC AMERICA, INC.Address: 7258 INNOVATION WAY

City: MASON State: OH Zip Code: 45040

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Notes:

ChairCategory:

Phone 1: 932-8000

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Name: ROBERT CAPORALETitle: EDITOR

Company: ELEVATOR WORLD, INC.Address: P. O. BOX 6507

City: MOBILE State: AL Zip Code: 36660

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Notes: Liaison member NEII Performance Standards Committee representing Elevator World

MemberCategory:

Phone 1: 730-5093

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Name: TRICIA DERWINSKITitle: PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Company: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYAddress: FIVE FARM SPRINGS ROAD

City: FARMINGTON State: CT Zip Code: 06032-2567

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Notes: Alternate member NEII Performance Standards Committee

AlternateCategory:

Phone 1: 676-6268

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Name: DOUG HENDERSONTitle: ENGINEER

Company: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATIONAddress: P. O. BOX 370

City: MIDDLETON State: TN Zip Code: 38052

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Name: LEWIS MICHAELTitle: PROJECT MANAGER TECHNOLOGY R & D

Company: KONE INC.Address: 700 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SOUTH, 4TH FLOOR

SUITE 400

City: ALLEN State: TX Zip Code: 75013

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Notes:

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Name: JAY POPPTitle: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Company: LERCH, BATES & ASSOCIATES INC.Address: 8089 S. LINCOLIN STREET, SUITE 300

City: LITTLETON State: CO Zip Code: 80122

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Notes: Liaison member NEII Performance Standards Committee representing IAEC

MemberCategory:

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Name: VINCENT P. ROBIBEROTitle: NORTH AMERICAN CODE CONSULTANT

Company: SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATIONAddress: P. O. BOX 1935

City: MORRISTOWN State: NJ Zip Code: 07962-1935

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Phone 1: 397-6018

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Mobile: 216-8030

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Name: MARVIN W. SCHUMACHERTitle: PRESIDENT

Company: SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR COMPANYAddress: P. O. BOX 393

City: DENVER State: IA Zip Code: 50622

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Notes: Liason member NEII Performance Standards Committee representing NAEC

MemberCategory:

Phone 1: 984-5676

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Fax 1: 984-6316

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Name: DOUGLAS A. WITHAMTitle: VICE PRESIDENT

Company: G. A. L. MANUFACTURING CORP.Address: 50 EAST 153 STREET

City: BRONX State: NY Zip Code: 10451

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Notes: Liason alternate member NEII Performance Standards Committee representing NAEC

AlternateCategory:

Phone 1: 292-9001

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Fax 1: 292-2034

Mobile:

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PRELIMINARY for Working Group Discussion Only

Foreword

Elevator, escalator, and moving walk energy efficiency standards are developing rapidly. This addendum

uses the new SS‐EN ISO 25745‐1:2012 standard to add a movement energy efficiency requirement for

elevators. The requirement of 1.8 mW*hr/(kg*m) is equivalent to class C in the VDI standard, which is an

efficiency level with which we believe all major traction elevator vendors can comply. When part 2 of the

standard is published, this requirement can become more robust and include standby ratings for various

categories of elevators and movement efficiencies for escalators and moving walks. This addendum also

paves the way for performing economic analysis to determine whether lower energy consumption

requirements are justified.

Add the following:

3.2 Definitions

freight elevator: an elevator used primarily for carrying freight and on which only the operator and the

persons necessary for unloading and loading the freight are permitted to ride.

Travel Energy Rating: The normalized energy use of an elevator calculated in accordance with SS‐EN ISO

25745‐1:2012 using the following formula:

1000*Erc/(Src*Rated duty*2)

Where:

Erc = Main Energy Running plus Ancillary Energy Running; measured in accordance with SS‐EN ISO

25745‐1:2012 (Watt*hours).

Src = one way travel distance of the elevator from its lowest to highest stop; which shall be the travel

distance used during the measurement of Main Energy Running in accordance with SS‐EN ISO 25745‐

1:2012.

Rated duty = xyz (pounds) (SI = kg)

10.4.3 Elevators. Elevator systems shall comply with the requirements of this section:

10.4.3.1 Lighting. For the luminaires in each elevator cab, not including signals and displays, the sum of

the lumens divided by the sum of the Watts (as described in Section 9.1.4) shall be no less than 35

lumens per Watt.

10.4.3.2 Ventilation Power Limitation. Cab ventilation fans for elevators without air‐conditioning shall

not consume over 0.33 W/cfm at maximum speed.

10.4.3.3 Standby Mode. When stopped and unoccupied with doors closed for over 15 minutes, cab

interior lighting and ventilation shall be de‐energized until required for operation.


10.4.3.4 Travel Energy Rating. Travel Energy Ratings for elevators shall not exceed

0.25mW*hr/(ft*pound) [ SI = 1.8 mW*hr/(kg*m)].

Exceptions:

1. Buildings with design occupancy of fewer than 20 persons per passenger elevator.

2. Buildings of two stories.

3. Freight elevators.

10.4.4 Escalators and Moving Walks. Escalators and moving walks shall automatically slow to the

minimum permitted speed in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 or applicable local code when not

conveying passengers.

12. NORMATIVE REFERENCES

International Organization for Standardization

Case postale 56 • CH‐1211

Geneva 20

Switzerland

SS‐EN ISO 25745‐1:2012 Energy Performance of lifts, escalators and moving

walks – Part 1: Energy measurement and verification

(ISO 25745‐1:2012)


407 Elevators

This document is a draft proposal for expanded accessibility requirements for destination dispatch (destination-oriented) elevators. In accordance with NEII® policy it is based on the national consensus standard ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009, and incorporates the numbering and format of that standard.

This draft is not in precise legislative format as some of the existing standard’s text that does not apply to destination dispatch systems has been removed and not displayed in strikeout. For those sections where all of the text was deleted, the term “Reserved” is used to maintain the standard’s existing numbering system.

New requirements are derived from proposals to the A117 Committee that were considered by the NEII® Central Code Committee, provisions of the San Francisco Administrative Bulletin AB-090 on Destination-Based Elevator Control Systems, and comments by NEII® representatives on that Administrative Bulletin.

407.1 General. Elevators shall comply with Section 407 and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 listed in Section 105.2.5. Elevators shall be passenger elevators as classified by ASME A17.1/CSA B44. Elevator operation shall be automatic.

Existing A117.1 text.

407.2 Elevator Landing Requirements. Elevator landings shall comply with Section 407.2.


407.2.1 Call Controls Interface Consoles. Where elevator call buttons or keypads car control interface consoles are provided, they shall comply with Sections 407.2.1 and 309.4. Call buttons shall be raised or flush. Objects beneath hall call buttons shall protrude 1 inch (25 mm) maximum.

San Francisco refers to “keypad consoles”. This is expanded to “interface consoles” to accommodate provisions for touch-screen displays.

407.2.1.1 Height. Call buttons and keypads shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in Section 308, measured to the centerline of the highest operable part.



Fig. 407.2.1.1 Height of Elevator Call Buttons

407.2.1.2 Reserved. [Size]. 407.2.1.3 Clear Floor Space. A clear floor space complying with Section 305 shall be provided at call controls.


407.2.1.4 Location. At elevators available for public use, at least one car control interface console shall be wall-mounted for each elevator group, located between two hoistway entrances for the elevator group.

This is derived from a San Francisco requirement that specifies a keypad console be located adjacent to a hoistway opening where a conventional hall call might be. It is restricted to elevators available for public use because passengers in restricted buildings will be familiar with where the hall call stations (if provided) are located.

407.2.1.5 Signals. Car control interface consoles shall audibly indicate when an invalid key press sequence or incorrect floor selection has been entered.

This is derived from a San Francisco requirement.

407.2.1.6 Interface Console. Interface consoles shall include a keypad, an accessible touch-screen display, or both.

This specifies that both keypads and touch-screens are permitted.

407.2.1.6.1 Keypads. Where keypads are provided, keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement and they shall comply with Section 407.4.7.2 407.2.1.6.1


407.2.1.6.1.1 Arrangement. Keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement, except that the bottom left key shall have a star complying with Table 407.4.7.1.3 and the bottom left key shall have a minus (-) sign.

The standard telephone keypad is moved from 407.2.1.6.1, above. The addition of a star key and a minus key is standard industry practice.

407.2.1.6.1.2 Size. Keypad keys shall be ¾ inch (19 mm) in the smallest dimension.

A flaw in the existing A117.1 is that it specifies a ¾ inch (19 mm) key size for keypads located inside elevator cars but is silent on key sizes for hall call. This corrects that omission.

407.2.1.6.1.3 Identification. Keypad keys shall be identified by visual characters complying with Section 703.2 centered on the corresponding keypad button. The number five key shall have a single raised dot. The dot shall have a base diameter of 0.118 inch (3 mm) minimum and 0.120 inch (3.05 mm) maximum, and a height of 0.025 inch (0.6 mm) minimum and 0.037 inch (0.9 mm) maximum.

This is existing A117.1 text from section 407.4.7.2 that applies to keypads.

407.2.1.6.1.4 Operation. Keypads shall be mechanical. The force required to activate the keys shall be 0.5 pounds (2.5 N) minimum and 1.25 pounds (5 N) maximum.

This is derived from the ISO 4190-5 requirements for accessible controls.

407.2.1.6.2 Accessible Touch-Screen Displays. Where touch-screen displays are provided they shall comply with 407.2.1.6.2.

The NEII® Central Code Committee has expressed an interest in expanding the standard’s current destination dispatch requirements to specifically recognize accessible touch-screen systems.

407.2.1.6.2.1 Verbal cues. Upon activating a function button a touch screen display shall announce the available

This provision is a modification to the San Francisco Administrative Bulletin that has been recommended by a NEII® representative. It permits a blind or visually impaired passenger to input a hall call without having to use or touch the display


destination floors in ascending order. The touch screen shall indicate that pressing the function button a second time when the desired destination floor is announced will register the call. Requiring the touching of specific controls on a screen to make a floor selection shall not be permitted when a function key has been activated.

screen.

407.2.1.7 Destination-oriented Elevator Signals. Destination-oriented elevators shall be provided with a visible signal and audible tones and verbal announcements to indicate which car is responding to a call. The audible tone and verbal announcement shall be activated by pressing a function button. The function button shall be identified by the International Symbol for Accessibility and a raised indication. The International Symbol for Accessibility, complying with Section 703.6.3.1, shall be 5/8 inch (16 mm) in height and be a visual character complying with Section 703.2. The indication shall be three raised dots, spaced 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) at base diameter, in the form of an equilateral triangle. The function button shall be located immediately below the keypad arrangement or floor buttons.

Existing A117.1 text. It would make sense to place the Function Button in a more prominent place in an editorial revision of this draft, as the function button serves as the “portal” to all of the accessibility functions of a destination dispatch system. Whether a hall call is placed with a traditional mechanical keypad or an accessible touch-screen with voice cues, the user needs to know that every destination system he encounters will have a function key to guide his use of the system.


Fig. 407.2.1.7

Destination-oriented Elevator Indication

407.2.2 Hall Signals. Hall signals, including in-car signals, shall comply with Section 407.2.2.


407.2.2.1 Visible and Audible Signals. Destination-oriented elevators shall provide a visible signal and audible tones and verbal announcements complying with Section 407.2.1.7.


407.2.2.2 Visible Signals. Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches (1830 mm) minimum above the floor. The visible signal elements shall be 21/2 inches (64 mm) minimum between the uppermost and lowest edges of the illuminated shape measured vertically. Signals shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call button.


EXCEPTIONS: Destination-oriented elevators shall be permitted to have signals visible from the floor area adjacent to the hoistway entrance.



Fig. 407.2.2.2 Elevator Visible Signals

407.2.2.3 Audible Signals. Destination-oriented elevators provide an audible tone and verbal announcement that is the same as those given at the call button or call button keypad.


407.2.2.4 Differentiation. Each destina-tion-oriented elevator in a bank of elevators shall have audible and visible means for differentiation.


407.2.3 Hoistway Signs. Signs at elevator hoistways shall comply with Section 407.2.3.


407.2.3.1 Floor Designation. Floor designations shall be provided in raised characters and braille complying with Sections 703.3 and 703.4. Raised characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) minimum in height. Floor designations shall be located on both jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. A raised star shall be provided on both jambs at the main entry level.


Fig. 407.2.3.1

Floor Designation

407.2.3.2 Car Identification. Destination-ori-ented elevators shall provide car identification in raised characters and braille complying with Sections 703.3 and 703.4. Raised characters



shall be 2 inches (51 mm) minimum in height. Car identifications shall be located on both jambs of the hoistway immediately below the floor designation.

Fig. 407.2.3.2

Destination-oriented Elevator Car Identification

407.2.4 Reserved. [Destination Signs] Existing A117.1 text provides an exception to this requirement for destination dispatch systems.

407.3 Elevator Door Requirements. Hoistway and elevator car doors shall comply with Section 407.3.


407.3.1 Type. Elevator doors shall be horizontal sliding type. Car gates shall be prohibited.


407.3.2 Operation. Elevator hoistway and car doors shall open and close automatically.


407.3.3 Reopening Device. Elevator doors shall be provided with a reopening device complying with Section 407.3.3 that shall stop and reopen a car door and hoistway door automatically if the door becomes obstructed by an object or person.


407.3.3.1 Height. The reopening device shall be activated by sensing an obstruction passing through the opening at 5 inches (125 mm) nominal and 29 inches (735 mm) nominal above the floor.


407.3.3.2 Contact. The reopening device shall not require physical contact



to be activated, although contact shall be permitted before the door reverses.

407.3.3.3 Duration. The reopening device shall remain effective for 20 seconds minimum.


407.3.4 Reserved. [Door and Signal Timing]

407.3.5 Door Delay. Elevator doors shall remain fully open in response to a car call for 3 seconds minimum.


407.3.6 Width. Elevator door clear opening width shall comply with Table 407.4.1.


407.4 Elevator Car Requirements. Elevator cars shall comply with Section 407.4.


407.4.1 Inside Dimensions. Inside dimensions of elevator cars shall comply with Table 407.4.1


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Table 407.4.1—Minimum Dimensions of Elevator Cars

Door Location

Door Clear Opening Width

Inside Car, Side toSide

Inside Car, BackWall to Front Return Inside Car, Back

Wall to Inside Face of Door

Centered 42 inches (1065 mm)

80 inches (2030 mm)

51 inches (1295 mm)

54 inches (1370 mm)

Side (Off Center)

36 inches (915 mm)1

68 inches (1725 mm)

51 inches (1295 mm)

54 inches (1370 mm)

Any 36 inches (915 mm)1

54 inches (1370 mm)

80 inches (2030 mm)

80 inches (2030 mm)

Any 36 inches (915 mm)1

60 inches (1525 mm)2



1A tolerance of minus5/8 inch (16 mm) is permitted. 2Other car configurations that provide a 36-inch (915mm) door clear opening width and a turning space complying with Section 304 with the door closed are permitted.


Fig. 407.4.1 Inside Dimensions of Elevator Cars

407.4.2 Floor Surfaces. Floor surfaces in elevator cars shall comply with Section 302.


407.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance. The clearance between the car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 listed in Section 105.2.5.


407.4.4 Leveling. Each car shall automatically stop and maintain position at floor landings within a tolerance of 1/2 inch (13



mm) under rated loading to zero loading conditions. 407.4.5 Illumination. The level of illumination at the car controls, platform, car threshold and car landing sill shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 listed in Section 105.2.5.


407.4.6 Elevator Car Controls. Where pro-vided, elevator car controls shall comply with Sections 407.4.6 and 309.


407.4.6.1 Location. Controls shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in Section 308.


407.4.6.2 Reserved. [Buttons] Destination dispatch systems do not include floor buttons inside the cars.

407.4.6.2.1 Reserved. [Size] 407.4.6.2.2 Reserved. [Arrangement]

407.4.6.3 Reserved. [Keypads]

Destination dispatch systems do not include keypads inside the cars.

407.4.6.4 Emergency Controls. Emergency controls shall comply with Section 407.4.6.4.


407.4.6.4.1 Height. Emergency control buttons shall have their centerlines 35 inches (890 mm) minimum above the floor. 407.4.6.4.2 Location. Emergency controls, including the emergency alarm, shall be grouped at the bottom of the panel.

407.4.7 Designations and Indicators of Car Controls. Designations and indicators of car controls shall comply with Section 407.4.7.


407.4.7.1 Buttons. Car control buttons shall comply with Section 407.4.7.1.

407.4.7.1.1 Type. Control buttons shall be identified by raised characters and braille complying with Sections 703.3 and 703.4. 407.4.7.1.2 Location. Raised character and braille designations shall be placed immediately to the left of the control button to which the designations apply.

407.4.7.1.3 Symbols. The control button for the emergency stop, alarm, door open, door close, main entry floor, and phone, shall be identified with raised symbols and braille as shown in Table 407.4.7.1.3.


Table 407.4.7.1.3—Control Button Identification


407.4.7.1.4 Reserved. [Visible Indicators]

Destination dispatch systems do not include floor buttons inside the cars.

407.4.7.2 Reserved. [Keypads] Destination dispatch systems do not include keypads inside the cars.

407.4.8 Reserved. [Elevator Car Call Sequential Step Scanning]

Destination dispatch systems do not include sequential step scanners inside the cars.

407.4.9 Car Position Indicators. Audible and visible car position indicators shall be provided in elevator cars.


407.4.9.1 Visible Indicators. Visible indica-tors shall comply with Section 407.4.9.1

407.4.9.1.1 Size. Characters shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) minimum in height.

407.4.9.1.2 Location. Indicators shall be located above the car control panel or above the door.

407.4.9.1.3 Floor Arrival. As the car passes a floor and when a car stops at a floor served by the elevator, the corresponding character shall illuminate.

EXCEPTION: Destination-oriented elevators shall not be required to comply with Section 407.4.9.1.3, provided the visible indicators extinguish when the call has been answered.

407.4.9.1.4 Destination Indicator. In destination-oriented elevators, a display shall be provided in the car with visible indicators to show car destinations.

407.4.9.2 Audible Indicators. Audible indica-tors shall comply with Section 407.4.9.2.

407.4.9.2.1 Signal Type. The signal shall be an automatic verbal annunciator that announces the floor at which the car is about to stop. The verbal announcement indicating the floor shall be completed prior to the initiation of the door opening.

407.4.9.2.2 Signal Level. The verbal annunciator shall be 10 dBA minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 dBA, measured at the annunciator.

407.4.9.2.3 Frequency. The verbal annunciator shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum and 3,000 Hz maximum.

407.4.10 Emergency Communications. Existing A117.1 text.


Emergency two-way communication systems between the elevator car and a point outside the hoistway shall comply with Section 407.4.10 and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 listed in Section 105.2.5.

407.4.10.1 Height. The highest operable part of a two-way communication system shall comply with Section 308.

407.4.10.2 Identification. Raised characters and braille complying with Sections 703.3 and 703.4 and raised symbols complying with Section 407.4.7.1.3 shall be provided adjacent to the device.


REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS

© 2000-20072012, National Elevator Industry, Inc., Salem, NY Page 10 02-May-0723-Nov-12

The standards and guidelines in this document comply with the requirements in the following documents. When the local code authority has adopted requirements different from the following; conformance to the local code is required.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DESIGNATION TITLE PUBLISHER

ADA/ABA AG American With Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines

US ATBCBAccess Board

ADAAG American With Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines US ATBCBAccess Board

ASCE/SEI 7-200510 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures ASCE

ASCE/SEI 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction ASCE

ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-200710

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators ASME & CSA

ASME A17.3-20052008 Safety Code for Existing Elevator and Escalators ASME

ASME A17.17-2007/CSA B44-200707

Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators ASME & CSA

CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5-20052011

Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment ASME/CSA

FGI FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities

FGI

IBC-20062012 International Building Code ICC

ICC/ANSI A117.1-20032009 American National Standard Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities

ICC

IEEE-519-1992 Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems

IEEE

ISO 18738-2003 Lifts (Elevators) Measurement of Lift Ride Quality ANSI

ISO 8041-1990 (Amd. 1-1999)2005

Human Response to Vibration – Measuring Instrumentation ANSI

NFPA 70-20052011 National Electrical Code® NFPA

NFPA 72-20072010 National Fire Alarm Code® NFPA

NFPA 101-20062012 Life Safety Code® NFPA

NFPA 5000-20062012 Building Construction and Safety Code NFPA

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard US GPO


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ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc. 25 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036 Telephone: (212) 642-4900 http://www.ansi.org

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. 445 Hoes Lane P. O. Box 1331 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 Telephone (732) 981-1721 Telephone (800) 678-4333 http://www.ieee.org

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers 1801 Alexander Bill Drive Reston, VA 20191 Telephone: (800) 548-2723 http://www.asce.org

NFPA National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P. O. Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 Telephone (617) 770-3000 http://www.nfpa.org

ASME ASME Order Department 22 Law Drive Box 2300 Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300 Telephone (201) 882-1167 Telephone (800) 843-2763 http://www.asme.org

US ATBCB United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers ComplianceAccess Board 131 F Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111 Telephone (202) 272-0020 http://www.access-board.gov

CSA Canadian Standards Association 178 Rexdale Boulevard Etobicoke, Ontario M9W1R3 Canada Telephone (416) 747-4044 Telephone (800) 463-6727 http://www.csa.ca

US GPO U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents Washington, DC 20402 Telephone (202) 512-1800 Telephone (866) 512-1800 http://www.gpo.gov

FGI Facilities Guidelines Institute 1919 McKinney Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 http://www.fgiguidelines.org

ICC International Code Council 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 Falls Church, VA 22041 Telephone (703) 931-4533 http://www.intlcode.org


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NEII® LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN

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Approval NEII Long Range Strategic Planning Committee: 12-Jan-2011 Board of Directors: 26-Apr-2011



NEII LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN

INDEX

1. Introduction page 3 2. NEII Mission Statement page 4 3. Long-Range Strategic Focus page 5 4. Goals, Objectives, Priorities, Terms and Responsibilities page 8 5. NEII Committee Scopes and Long-Range Objectives page 11 6. Implementation Plan page 15

Appendix A List of Acronyms

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16



1. INTRODUCTION The members of NEII are committed to the continuous improvement of safety in the building transportation industry for new and existing technologies. The NEII Long-Range Strategic Plan forms the basis of action by NEII. Fields of action in this plan include but are not limited to:

Developing model codes and standards; Promoting the adoption and enforcement of the latest model codes and standards by enforcing

authorities without modification; Developing architectural, engineering and performance standards and guidelines; Promoting responsible legislation and regulatory measures; Communicating NEII’s commitment to safety; and Developing and promoting measures that support the safety of industry workers.

Previously the NEII Long-Range Plan for Codes and Standards Development in North America served the organization well but it was limited in scope to the CCC. Notable accomplishments include:

Harmonized A17.1/B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; Development of a single US building code under ICC; codification of machine room-less elevator

requirements under A17.1/B44; Development of the A17.7/B44.7 Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators (PBC); Accreditation of three Accredited Elevator / Escalator Certification Organizations (AECOs); Creation of CodeFinder database; Enhancement of NEII-1 Building Transport Standard; and Adoption of the Model Elevator Law in many jurisdictions.

NEII’s Mission Statement is presented in Section 2. The focus of the NEII Long-Range Strategic Plan is elaborated in Section 3. Specific goals, objectives, priorities and responsibilities are tabulated in Section 4. NEII committee scope and long-range objectives are summarized in Section 5. A detailed implementation plan is provided in Section 6.



2. NEII MISSION STATEMENT NEII, the national trade association of the building transportation industry:

Promotes safety in new and existing building transportation;

Promotes laws and regulations that permit the introduction of safe, innovative technology;

Endorses adoption of current model codes by local government agencies; and

Advocates responsible laws and regulations at all levels of government.

NEII promotes the interests of its members in the following areas: Codes and Standards Drive the formulation of codes, standards, laws, regulations and industry practices that will:

Provide for the safety of the riding public; Permit the introduction of safe, innovative technology; Promote communication and coordination with government agencies regarding adoption and

enforcement of the latest model codes and standards; and Encourage deployment of new products and technologies that conform to the latest codes and

standards. Safety

Gather and distribute relevant data relating to industry worker safety issues; Develop and promote worker safety practices; Promote safe use of building transportation equipment by the riding public; and Support measures that promote the safety, reliability and performance of building transportation

equipment throughout its life. Communications

Be the primary organization for establishing and communicating positions on matters related to the building transportation industry; and

Be the primary source for communicating building transportation information to NEII members and the public.

Statistics

Gather and distribute relevant data relating to the building transportation industry. Education

Promote activities designed to increase the knowledge and understanding of the safe installation, service, repair, operation and use of building transportation equipment.

Liaison

Maintain constructive communication with its members by providing access to NEII information and standards;

Provide members the opportunity to participate in the process of defining NEII’s objectives; and Build relationships with other associations and institutions related to the industry through

information, tools and support that add value to their organizations and NEII. Pension, Welfare and Education Trusts

Oversee the appointment of NEII trustees on all trusts resulting from collective bargaining to protect the interests of both NEII Trust members and other contributing companies.



3. LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC FOCUS 3.1 Safety is the major focus of NEII. 3.2 Promote safety through responsible laws and regulations affecting the industry.

3.2.1 Develop on-going relationships with policymakers to support uniform safety levels throughout North America.

3.3 An effective way of ensuring safety on a broad basis is through the adoption and enforcement of model safety codes and standards.

3.3.1 Ensure a uniform level of building transportation safety throughout North America, by promoting the adoption of the most recent version of the A17.1/B44 Code without modification in all jurisdictions. NEII is committed to assisting AHJs in understanding the latest codes and standards and promoting their adoption. 3.3.2 Advocate the development of practical A17.1/B44 MCP requirements in order to facilitate uniform adoption and enforcement by AHJs. 3.3.3 Promote adoption of the PBC and recognition of AECOs by AHJs. 3.3.4 Establish and maintain liaison with AECOs. 3.3.5 Promote the extension of the PBC to include escalators and moving walks to facilitate innovation.

3.3.6 Promote adoption by AHJs of A17.6 and corresponding A17.1/B44 code requirements for suspension means. 3.3.7 A large number of elevators and escalators exist which were installed to no code, a local code or earlier versions of the A17.1/B44 Code. To ensure a uniform level of safety, it is essential that the most recent version of A17.3 be adopted. 3.3.8 Advocate uniform enforcement of codes and standards requirements throughout NA. 3.3.9 Encourage AHJs to require that all inspectors be certified under QEI-1. 3.3.10 It is important that QEI-1 be kept current with model codes and standards. 3.3.11 Encourage appropriate enforcement of codes and standards.

3.4 To ensure a uniform platform for building transportation it is vital that the most recent versions of the model codes and standards (e.g., building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, accessibility standards, etc.) be adopted without modifications. NEII is committed to assisting AHJs in understanding the latest codes and standards and promoting their adoption. 3.5 Worker safety can be enhanced by developing and promoting accident prevention procedures and practices.

3.5.1 Develop and promote the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook. 3.5.2 Promote the use of qualified elevator technicians.



3.6 An expanded destination oriented elevator industry guideline will also be an important baseline for elevator usage while addressing the needs and concerns of people with disabilities. 3.7 Increase the influence and prestige of NEII, so that it is in a position to positively affect public policy. 3.8 Position NEII to address issues that potentially impact the building transportation industry and to communicate effectively at all levels. 3.9 Communication within NEII regarding matters of industry interest is essential.

3.9.1 It is important that databases such as CodeFinder, MEL, PBC adoption matrix, NEII Code Record Archive and iStateLink be maintained and optimized as state-of-the-art references.

3.10 The world economy is increasingly global in nature, resulting in two major effects on the building transportation industry: a universal expectation of a consistent level of safety for all elevators; and a worldwide demand for safe innovative products.

3.10.1 Play an assertive role in Global Technical Barrier Free Trade (GTBFT) leadership to help facilitate the readiness of the NA building transportation industry to address the realities of a changing world. Steps include greater harmonization of prescriptive and performance based codes, mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) and promotion of uniform state-of-the-art standards, such as PESSRAL, PESSRAE and EMC/EMI.

3.11 The role of elevators in emergencies is an important component of the safe utilization of buildings. NEII will continue to play a leading role in influencing the direction established by other stakeholders (e.g., model code groups, emergency responders, and building industry).

3.11.1 NEII will continue to evolve its position in response to stakeholder needs and further hazard identification and mitigation, consistent with the NEII position on the use of elevators as a means of evacuation.

3.12 The efficiency of the codes and standards development process needs improvement to expedite positive changes.

3.12.1 Factors to be addressed include the qualifications and education of committee members and procedures for codes and standards development.

3.13 The trend toward green technologies is gaining momentum in NA, and building transportation is becoming a focus of environmental groups.

3.13.1 NEII will establish itself as a leader in developing green technology standards for building transportation. 3.13.2 NEII will monitor and assess the impact of environmental regulations on the building transportation industry and respond accordingly.

3.14 NEII committees are to establish a policy to review committee position papers periodically, with a period not to exceed three years.



The Long-Range Strategic Plan is set forth in Section 4. The various objectives which support each goal are marked in priority levels from 1 (highest) to 3 (lowest). The objectives are also identified as category 1 (near term), category 2 (completion within 5 years) and category 3 (develop industry trend). The priority and term categories are consistent with metrics previously employed.



4. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, PRIORITIES, TERMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Goal Objective Priority Term Lead

Committee Support

Committee

4-1 Safe introduction of new technology

4-1.1 4-1.2 4-1.3 4-1.4 4-1.5 4-1.6

Adopt PBC throughout NA Periodic liaison with AECOs Extend PBC to escalators/moving walks Complete Suspension Means Standard Enhance ongoing relationships with policymakers Develop a destination oriented elevator guideline

1 1 1 2 1 1

1-2 Cont. 2 1 1-2 1

CCC/GAC CCC CCC CCC CCC/GAC CCC

COM

GAC

4-2 Enhance NEII's influence and prestige

4-2.1

4-2.2

Increase NEII's ability to positively affect public policy. Establish NEII as premier building transportation industry representative in NA

1

2

1-2

3

CCC/COM/GAC

COM

All

GAC/CCC/ SAF

4-3 Safe introduction of standard products

4-3.1

4-3.2

4-3.3 4-3.4

Align local and regional requirements with model codes and standards Adopt current A17.1/B44 Code without modification. Maintain and enhance CodeFinder Explore feasibility of dimensional standard for MRL

1

1

1 1

2

2

1 1

CCC 00

CCC/GAC

CCC CCC

4-4 Manage issues that potentially impact building transportation

4-4.1

4-4.2

4-4.3

Position NEII with the media as an expert on building transportation codes, standards and safety Assist NEII Committees to better communicate NEII’s position Continuously improve the crisis and media response program

1 Cont. COM As required

4-5 Enhance industry worker safety

4-5.1

4-5.2

Update industry standards for high-risk tasks Proactivity in accident avoidance

1 1

1-3 1

SAF SAF

4-6 Enhance safety of existing elevators

4-6.1 Update A17.3 considering international activity and promote adoption across US

1 1-3 GAC/CCC

4-7 Promote code compliance 4-7.1 Maintain and enhance CodeFinder 1 1 CCC



Goal Objective Priority Term Lead Committee

Support Committee

4-7.2 4-7.3

Educate AHJs and inspectors Develop and implement effective A17/B44 MCP requirements

3 2

1-2 1-2

CCC CCC

4-8 Global technical barrier free trade leadership

4-8.1 4-8.2 4-8.3 4-8.4 4-8.5

0 4-8.6 4-8.7

Greater harmonization of prescriptive codes Greater harmonization of PBCs Mutual recognition of AECOs/NBs/GCABs Convey message of GTBFT leadership Promote WW PESSRAL and PESSRAE Standards Promote WW EMC/EMI Standard Update NEII-1 and ISO 4190-1 for global use

3 2 2 2 2

2 2

3 2 2

2-3 2-3 0

2-3 2-3

CCC CCC CCC

CCC/COM CCC

0 CCC CCC

GAC/LAG

4-9 Define role of elevators in emergencies

4-9.1

4-9.2

4-9.3

Refine and promote NEII position on role of elevators in emergencies Develop standards for use of elevators in emergencies using hazard assessment Communicate with stakeholders

1

2

2

2

2-3

2-3

CCC

CCC

CCC

GAC/LAG

COM

4-10 Establish NEII as leader in green technologies related to building transportation

4-10.1

4-10.2

4-10.3

Develop energy standard for measurement and classification Work with LEED, ICC, ASHRAE and others Harmonize NEII/ISO positions on energy measurement and classification

2

2

3

2

1

2-3

CCC

CCC

Ad-Hoc

Ad-Hoc

4-11 Improve code and standardization process

4-11.1 4-11.2

Promote model code committee membership of competent, progressive individuals Develop guidelines for committee membership qualifications

3

3

3

3

CCC

CCC

4-12 Improve enforcement of codes and standards

4-12.1 4-12.2

Encourage AHJs to require that all inspectors be certified under QEI Keep QEI current with model codes and standards

2

2

3

2

CCC/GAC

CCC

4-13 Assess the impact of environmental regulations on the building

4-13.1 Appoint an ad hoc committee to determine whether NEII has a role to play and to make recommendations to the NEII Board of

1 1 BOD / Ad-Hoc



Goal Objective Priority Term Lead Committee

Support Committee

transportation industry Directors PRIORITY Highest 1 3 Lowest. TERMS

Category 1 – Near Term. Category 2 – Completion within five (5) years. Category 3 – Develop industry trend.



5. NEII COMMITTEE SCOPES AND LONG-RANGE OBJECTIVES

GENERAL

The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) Committees will collaborate and work cooperatively to advance their long-range objectives. For example, the Government Affairs and Central Code Committees work jointly on the adoption of the PBC.

NEII CENTRAL CODE COMMITTEE

Scope:

The Central Code Committee provides information and guidance to NEII members by participating in model code and standard writing organizations and working with authorities to develop, maintain and apply safety codes and standards that pertain to building transportation equipment.

NEII Central Code Committee Long-Range Objectives:

Refine NEII’s position on the role of elevators in emergencies; Maintain and enhance CodeFinder; Oversee NEII Area Code Committees’ activities and maintain membership rosters; Participate in the development of and promote a worldwide green elevator standard; Participate in the development of and promote a worldwide energy measurement and

classification standard; Promote the alignment of local and regional requirements with model codes & standards; Encourage compatibility of industry codes & standards; Update NEII-1 and promote updating ISO 4190-1 toward global applicability; Advocate alternative field testing for safeties, buffers and brakes in ASME A17.1/CSA

B44; Participate in the development of and promote worldwide EMC/EMI standard; Participate in the development of and promote worldwide PESSRAL and PESSRAE

standards; Encourage use of the ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 Performance Based Code; Provide guidance and direction to the NEII Architectural Standards Committee and NEII

Performance Standards Committee; Execute the NEII strategy in support of Global Technical Barrier-Free Trade; Promote adoption of the latest version of model safety codes and standards (e.g., ASME

A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, ASME A17.3, ICC/ANSI A117.1, National Electrical Code®) in all jurisdictions;



NEII AREA CODE COMMITTEES

Scope:

The Area Code Committees report to the CCC actively work with enforcing authorities to develop, maintain, interpret and apply safety codes and standards that pertain to building transportation equipment (e.g. elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks) at the local level.

The Area Code Committees are NEII’s representatives at the local level and are charged with advocating adoption without modification of the latest model codes and standards (e.g., ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, ASME A17.3, ICC/ANSI A117.1, National Electrical Code®).

NEII Area Code Committees Long-Range Objectives:

Increase NEII’s influence in state and local regulations by the appointment of NEII representatives to Elevator Safety Boards/Advisory Committees;

Attendance at regional Elevator Safety Board/Advisory Committee meetings; and Timely communication to the NEII Central Code Committee of local code and regulatory

activities.

NEII ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE Scope:

The Architectural Standards Committee reports to the CCC and is responsible for developing and periodically updating the architectural and engineering standards in the NEII Building Transportation Standards and Guidelines, NEII-1.

NEII Architectural Standards Committee Long-Range Objectives:

Investigate the feasibility of developing and publishing MRL standards; Strengthen seismic information in NEII-1; Explore standards for 8,000-lb. hospital car; Keep NEII-1 current with industry technology.

NEII PERFORMANCE STANDARDS COMMITTEE Scope:

The Performance Standards Committee reports to the CCC and develops industry standards that can be used as guidelines for building transportation equipment to achieve appropriate performance and maintain code and safety compliance.

NEII Performance Standards Committee Long-Range Objectives:

Expand NEII-1 to add a white paper and templates on MCP’s; Add guidelines in NEII-1 for compliance with the maintenance requirements in ASME

A17.1/CSA B44 (including PES certification), ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, etc.; Update NEII-1 Energy Efficiency Guidelines; Promote the harmonization of NEII/ISO positions on energy measurement and

classification ;



Expand NEII-1 to address green building technology; Keep NEII-1 current with industry technology; and Develop destination dispatch elevator accessibility guidelines for NEII-1.

NEII COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Scope: The NEII Communications Committee is charged with overseeing the association’s brand position, building its reputation, and promoting the positive contributions of the organization to members, industry stakeholders and the public. The committee recommends strategic communication policies and approaches, handles all interaction with the press and assists in managing industry issues. NEII Communications Committee Long-Range Objectives:

Promote the value of NEII to increase membership and membership involvement in the organization;

Help NEII define high-impact, consistent messages and recommend communication strategies that promote the value of the industry; assist the association in managing issues that impact the industry and its members;

Advance industry trends supported by NEII; Position NEII with the media as an expert on building transportation codes, standards and

safety; Assist NEII Committees in identifying opportunities that better communicate NEII’s

position and the positive contributions they make to the industry, its members and society;

Continuously improve the crisis and media response program.

NEII GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Scope:

To promote:

Public and employee safety; New, safe and reliable technology; Open competition within the building transportation industry; and Common interests of the building transportation industry.

These are accomplished by fostering responsible policymakers’ measures and enforcement at all levels of government.

NEII Government Affairs Committee Long-Range Objectives:

Establish ongoing relationships with key policymakers to effectively address industry-related matters;

Adopt the PBC in all jurisdictions;



Adopt the latest version of model safety codes and standards (e.g., ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7, ASME A17.3, ICC/ANSI A117.1, National Electrical Code®) in all jurisdictions;

Adopt the Model Elevator Law in jurisdictions as appropriate; and Improve NEII’s ability to positively affect public perception and policy relating to

building transportation.

NEII SAFETY COMMITTEE Scope:

The NEII Safety Committee provides information and guidance to members in the areas of OSHA, loss prevention, worker compensation, worker accident prevention and other subjects that encourage worker safety awareness in the building transportation industry.

NEII Safety Committee Long-Range Objectives:

Develop a relationship with OSHA to improve its understanding of safety requirements in the building transportation industry and create awareness of the industry’s risks and challenges;

Develop a system for informing the industry of all applicable safety alerts that affect workers;

Maintain and update the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook; Improve the process to share best safety practices; Position NEII as the worker safety expert for the industry.

NEII LEGAL ADVISORY GROUP Scope: The NEII Legal Advisory Group is an informal body of members’ in-house lawyers. The NEII Legal Advisory Group reviews and advises on documents, policies, issues and other matters requested by NEII officers, the Board of Directors, committees or the Trust Committee. When appropriate, the NEII Legal Advisory Group may recommend outside counsel be consulted.

NEII TRUST COMMITTEE

Scope: The Trust Committee is solely responsible for administering the rights and obligations of NEII regarding the NEI Benefits and Educational Trusts. NEII Trust Committee Long-Range Objectives: The NEII Trust Committee is responsible for developing its Long-Range objectives.



6. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 6.1 To implement this plan, it is essential that NEII committee members take an active role in their assignments, keep abreast of developments in their respective fields of expertise and communicate effectively. 6.2 The committee chairs shall report to the NEII Board of Directors on implementation of their respective goals and objectives in the NEII Long-Range Strategic Plan at the spring and fall Board meetings. The NEII Code and Safety Consultant and NEII Government Affairs Consultant shall report for Committees not submitting written reports to the Board. 6.3 The NEII Long-Range Strategic Plan shall be reviewed and updates prepared as needed annually by the Strategic Planning Committee comprising:

NEII Managing Director (Chair) Chair NEII Central Code Committee Chair NEII Government Affairs Committee Chair NEII Legal Advisory Group Chair NEII Communication Committee NEII Code and Safety Consultant NEII Government Affairs Consultant

6.3.1 The Strategic Planning Committee shall report at the spring annual meeting of the

NEII Board of Directors. 6.4 The NEII Board of Directors will provide adequate member company resources to implement the plan.



APPENDIX A LIST OF ACRONYMS

Ad-Hoc Ad-Hoc Committee AECO Accredited Elevator/Escalator Certification Organization AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority in Canada) ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers A17.1/B44 ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators A17.2 ASME A17.2 Guide for the Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks A17.3 ASME A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators A17.6 ASME A17.6 Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation and Governor Systems A17.7/B44.7 ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and

Escalators BOD Board of Directors (NEII) CCC Central Code Committee (NEII) COM Communications Committee (NEII) CSA Canadian Standards Association EMC/EMI Electro Magnetic Compatibility/Electro Magnetic Immunity GAC Government Affairs Committee (NEII) GCAB Global Conformity Assessment Body GTBFT Global Technical Barrier Free Trade IBC ICC International Building Code ICC International Code Council ISO International Standards Organization LAG Legal Advisory Group (NEII) LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design MCP Maintenance Control Program MRL Machine Room Less NA North America NB Notified Body (in the EU) NEII National Elevator Industry Inc. PESSRAE Programmable Electronic Components and Systems in Safety Related Application for

Escalators PESSRAL Programmable Electronic Components and Systems in Safety Related Application for

Lifts PBC Performance Based Safety Code, ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 QEI ASME QEI-1 Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors SAF Safety Committee (NEII) SCC Standards Council of Canada WW Worldwide h:\wpdocs\neii\polices\neii long range strategic plan.doc
