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ABOUT US
Quade Elevator Inspection Services, LLC is a Third-Party Inspection Company. QEI Certified
Quade Elevator Inspection Services, LLC is a Third-Party Inspection Company specializing in protecting building owners one inspection at a time through a process we hope you find smooth and easy. We handle everything from monitoring and managing inspection dates to completing thorough inspection checklists, discussing final reports, violations, and discrepancies found, and ensuring that your certificate is issued in a timely manner. Our inspectors are well-educated, boasting over 25 years of experience in the elevator, escalator, and lift equipment industry, and are QEI certified.
We understand the importance of exceptional customer service and thrive on being above the rest with our quick responses, professionalism, efficiency, and friendly approach. Creating long-lasting business relationships is important to us. We work closely with personnel to ensure we understand your needs and help guide you in a direction that yields results. Our caring nature drives us to do what's right for you, keeping you in compliance both timely and efficiently.
Thank you for considering Quade Elevator Inspection Services, LLC for your inspection needs. We look forward to developing a lasting relationship between your company’s team members and ours.
SERVICES
Third-Party Periodic Annual Inspection
A Category 1 inspection includes tests of all safety devices, all cables used for suspension, compensation and governors; the entire hoistway; clearances; alarms, communication devices and emergency lighting; and general housekeeping (the machine room, pit, top of the car).
5-Year Full Load Test
A Category 5 Full-Load Test is a process intended to make sure that your elevator is performing in the way in which it was originally designed by lifting its rated (maximum) load at its rated (maximum) speed.
Life (Fire) Safety Tests
Our trained inspectors perform annual testing for elevator recall systems. This test is to ensure that when a smoke detector is activated in an elevator lobby, shaft or mechanical room that the elevator recalls to the ground floor and opens its doors and ceases operation for safety. During the inspections, each device is tested for proper function with recall functions. We provide reports to your authorized personnel and to the local agency of jurisdiction.
Generator Tests
Most buildings today have at least one elevator connected to an emergency generator. But there's a catch. When the power goes out, some generators can create problems for the solid-state components in a modern elevator. And that can cause a chain reaction that causes problems for other equipment connected to the emergency power system. Since buildings are rarely operated on emergency power, these problems are frequently overlooked. The problem is that older generators have difficulty responding to the rapid changes in current required by solid-state elevator drives. The results can be variations in system voltage and frequency. Both can damage components in the elevator control system. To prevent problems, the system should be tested at least once a year. Testing should include monitoring the quality of power supplied by the generator with loads connected. If interference is detected, the sources must be found and fixed.
Moving Walk
A moving walkway, also known as an auto walk, moving pavement, moving sidewalk, people-mover, or travelator is required to have an annual inspection. Inspection of moving walkways consists of but is not limited to: handrails, entrance and egress, lighting, combplate, steps and treadway, skirt panels, speed, stop switch and clearance between step and skirt (Loaded Gap) just to name a few.
Escalator
A moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, conveying people between the floors of a public building. They are interesting, appear fun and yet can be dangerous. Inspectors thoroughly examine equipment, including motors, cables, brakes, and control panels, keeping them in optimal condition.
Lifts
A proper lift inspection includes examination of the lift's structural, mechanical, hydraulic, air and electrical systems and componentsWhen inspecting and maintaining handicap lifts, look for the obvious problems like chaffed wires, leaky fluids, and missing parts, as well as loose connections and lubrication.
Dumbwaiters
A trained professional can spot worn components in the motor or rollers and replace them so your dumbwaiter can keep working as it should. Many dumbwaiters have safety features like locks to ensure that the doors won't open unless the cab has reached that floor and come to rest.
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FAQS
What do Elevator Inspectors do during elevator inspections?
Elevators have to be maintained in good working condition so that they can provide seamless service to their users. Property owners who do not put elevator repair and maintenance high on their priority list experience more elevator downtime and in worst cases accidents involving the elevator. That is why elevator inspections are mandated by law and must be carried out periodically to ensure that an elevator is safe to use.
Elevator inspectors check and examine the elevators to certify them to be safe for use. To ensure that your elevator passes the elevator inspection tests, it is important to run routine maintenance checks. Our elevator experts follow an elevator inspection checklist to ensure that nothing is left.
The elevator inspector also follows a checklist of parameters to examine and test. It includes the following but is not limited to it alone.
– The doors of the elevator cab operate freely without any obstruction.
– Emergency stop button in the elevator cab functions properly.
– The emergency phone works and connects with the fire station or 911.
– Inspection of door clearances and panels.
– Functioning Smoke detectors and fire alarm system.
– Check oil levels in the elevator machine room and ensure that all parts are properly lubricated.
– There are no signs of damage to the electric wiring.
– There are no hindrances to accessing the equipment.
– Ensure the cable is in good condition.
– The brakes are functioning properly and the mechanism that operates the brakes is sound.
– The hoistway is free from rodents.
– Standby power operation is working properly
– The Overspeed governor is in good condition
What can I do to ensure a successful inspection?
– Maintain proper lighting on all floors.
– All the fire extinguishers are kept in proper locations and the tagged appropriately,
– The machine room access is clear of all types of obstruction.
– There is a dedicated phone service line for the elevator.
– Notify your elevator service provider if you notice any irregular operation of the elevator – like the door not closing properly, noise in the moving cab, jerks in movements, broken or missing buttons, etc.
– Always keep your elevator paperwork up to date and abide by the local code of elevator operations.
Five issues commonly found during an inspection?
Elevator breakdowns are undesirable as they cause inconvenience and cost you time, money, and productivity. Let’s discuss the 5 most commonly found issues in the elevator found during an inspection.
1. Emergency Car Lighting and Communication:
It's very common for the battery back-up system (which is used for elevator cab lighting and the emergency bell) to go bad. Pride and service mechanics are required to check the battery back-up system twice per year and notify the customer if the system is not working.
2. Emergency Phones:
Emergency phones are required to function. You can do a simple test by pushing the call button (or picking up the receiver) to verify that there is someone on the other end capable of taking appropriate action in case of emergency. All new elevators require a phone and it must be of the "hands-free" ADA type. It is very common for building owners or property managers to mistakenly cancel services on the elevator phone line as the years go on because they are not aware what the phone line is for. We recommend that this number be well-documented in your office.
3. Monthly Fire Service Maintenance Log:
A monthly test of the fire service function is required where an elevator is provided with fire service. A log of the test results is required to be in the elevator machine room. The monthly test can be performed by a properly trained individual in the building. Fire service is very important in emergency situations because lives of first-responders and occupants are at stake.
4. Door Restrictions:
Elevators installed or substantially modernized under the 1984 or later elevator code are required to have restrictions installed on the car doors to prevent opening when the elevator is not at a landing. This equipment is required to be installed by qualified elevator mechanic. These devices can be difficult to maintain, however they can save lives and should never be disabled.
5. Machine Room Fire Extinguisher: The machine room is required to have an ABC type fire extinguisher located in the machine room and the tag must be current.
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