About Us
A Training and Technical Services Company
Providing Training for Elevator Code Compliance Nationwide…
Chris Strawn, President, has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of the Elevator Industry, and sits on several code making committees with ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Mr. Strawn is a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI). In addition to code-research and elevator expert witness services, he also provides continuing education to the elevator industry for renewal of credentials associated with QEI, CET (Certified Elevator Technician), and Certificates of Competency (CC), required around the U.S. and the Territories.
Lee Rigby primarily provides elevator expert witness services in the specialty field of vertical transportation including elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, and similar devices. He is most known for his teaching. He assists with classes ranging from traditional CEUs (Continuing Education Units) to test preparation for those about to certify. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Mr. Rigby is considered an expert in elevator laws/rules/codes, as well as the purpose and operation of specific elevator components. Mr. Rigby was former Chair of the CET program committee with NAEC and holds dual QEI qualifications.
Emilie Strawn, Office Manager, is charged with our day-to-day administration and ensuring all our training needs are met. She communicates with Certifying Authorities for QEI, CET, and multiple Jurisdictional (AHJs) Authorities around the country, to ensure our registrations are up to date. Emilie manages our website, including management of our registrations/classes page, all on-line payments, and communications involved with issuing and reporting CEUs to AHJs.
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Offering on-site training services to facilities and emergency personnel in a curriculum designed to help facilities provide safe and reliable vertical transportation to the riding public and to comply with governing codes.
The courses we offer include:
Presentations and demonstrations needed to safely interact with all elevator related equipment including passenger elevators, freight elevators, special personnel elevators, escalators and moving walks.
Manuals and logs necessary to comply with code requirements, and familiarization with the record keeping and reporting procedures as required.
Registration of properly trained attendees.
CLASSES IN:
Elevator Emergency Evacuation
Providing training for: Emergency Personnel and On-Site Personnel to Assist Emergency Personnel Includes:
Registration of Qualified Personnel as required
Demonstration of Rescue Techniques
Logs as required
Firefighters’ Emergency Operation
Providing training for: Emergency Personnel and On-Site Personnel to Assist Emergency Personnel Includes:
Registration of Qualified Personnel as required
Demonstration of Rescue Techniques
Logs as required
Escalator and Moving Sidewalk Start-Up
Providing training for: Emergency Personnel and On-Site Personnel to Assist Emergency Personnel Includes:
Class Presentation and Logs
Proper operation and start-up procedures as required by code
Registration of Qualified Personnel as Required
We also provide:
Required training to assure that all persons using Special Purpose Personnel Elevators understand and comply with proper rescue procedures.
Training on the proper procedures for clearing the exterior of transparent car enclosures or transparent hoist-way enclosures, as required by code.
