| Job Title |
Inspector, Elevators |
| Job Description |
Inspects Lifting And Conveying Devices, Such As Elevators,
Escalators, Moving Sidewalks, And Other Similar Mechanisms To
Verify Conformance To Laws And Ordinances Regulating Design,
Installation, And Safe Operation: Inspects Mechanical And
Electrical Features Of Elevator Installations, Including
Elevator Cars, Beams, Safety Devices, Control Circuits, Cables,
Guide Rails, Governors, Switch Boxes, Counterweights, And
Buffers For Conformance To Governmental Safety Orders And
Regulations Concerning Standards Of Design, Installation,
Maintenance, And Operation. Conducts Time Tests Of Elevator's
Speed. Computes Allowable Loads For Elevators And Other Devices.
Observes Running And Drop Test Of Elevators To Determine If
Brakes And Safety Devices Work Properly. Inspects Escalators,
Dumbwaiters, Personnel Lifts And Hoists, Platform Hoists,
Inclined Railways, Aerial Tramways, Ski Lifts, And Various
Amusement Rides To Determine If Safety Precautions Are Observed.
Recommends Corrections For Unsafe Conditions. Seals Operating
Device Of Unsafe Elevators And Other Equipment. Investigates
Accidents Involving Elevators And Similar Lifting Devices To
Determine Causes And To Develop Means Of Preventing Recurrence.
Inspects Equipment Damaged By Fire And Recommends Repair.
Consults With Engineers, Installers, And Owners Regarding
Solution To Problems Connected With Installation, Maintenance,
And Repair Of Elevating Equipment. Keeps Records And Prepares
Reports Of Inspections And Investigations For Use By
Administrative And Legal Authorities.
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