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) and provides code-research and continuing education to the elevator industry for renewal of credentials associated with QEI, CET (Certified Elevator Technician), and Certificates of Competency, required around the country. He also holds personal-mechanical certifications in several South-Eastern United States Jurisdictions.
Lee Rigby provides elevator expert witness services in the specialty field of vertical transportation including elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, and similar devices. Over 40 years of elevator experience and 14 years performing expert witness services. Mr. Rigby has particular expertise in elevator rules and codes regulating elevators, as well as the purpose and operation of specific elevator components.
Max Stanley, the Associate, provides training for Firefighters and Facilities personnel in handling elevator emergencies including Firefighter’s Operation and release of trapped passengers. Escalator startup procedures training as required by A17.1 is also offered.
Emilie Strawn, Administrative Assistant, is ready to assist with your training needs, although most of our class registrations and payments are now done online.
Toll Free 866-899-ESTS (3787)
850-222-ESTS (3787)
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.
