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CodeFinder is Updated!

If you haven't already noticed, CodeFinder has been transitioned to our new neii.org. This means that a second log-in is no longer required to access the database, and your member log-in on neii.org gives you access to CodeFinder.

If you are not familiar with CodeFinder and the wealth of information available there to NEII members on the database, click here for a brief tutorial video that will walk you through accessing CodeFinder and provides a snapshot of the kinds of information available.

On the other hand, if you have been an active CodeFinder user, your old bookmarks may be outdated. Please use the new version of the database directly from neii.org. Please note that for the next six weeks we will be trouble-shooting the new version. If you have any questions or issues getting what you need from CodeFinder, please email us at info@neii.org. We thank you for your patience on this project!

Recent Code Development Activity

July was a very busy month on the code development front. The deadline for technical changes to for the 2022 edition of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 is in August, so the ASME committees have been actively working to reach consensus on several key updates. Public comments for proposed changes to the 2024 International Building Code, including those for elevators, were also due in July ahead of the Public Comment Hearings in September. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 5000 Building Code technical committees held their First Draft meetings this month as part of the 2024 cycle. The NFPA 70 National Electric Code is also in the middle of an update cycle. NEII members and staff have been actively involved in the update process for all the key model codes.

Key Recent Code Adoptions:
  • South Carolina adopted ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19 effective upon publication in the state register
  • Iowa adopted ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19 effective June 1, 2021 but did not adopt the new elevator emergency communication requirements
  • Tennessee adopted ASME A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 effective July 18, 2021
  • Virginia adopted ASME A17.1-2016/CSA B44-16 and IBC-2018 effective July 1, 2021
  • South Dakota adopted IBC-2021 effective July 1, 2021

NEII Participates in the U.S. Access Board's Virtual Forum


NEII attended the virtual forum held by the U.S. Access Board, commenting on the Board’s FY 2022-2026 Draft Strategic Plan. Utilizing the Draft Strategic Plan, the U.S. Access Board aims to establish technical specifications for accessible design, provide education and information on the importance and implementation of accessible design, improve the accessibility of the federal government, and promote accessibility throughout society.

NEII expressed its support of the framework and goals identified in the Draft Strategic Plan, expressed the willingness of NEII and its member company representatives to serve as a resource to the Board, and strongly recommended the Board coordinate with industry to ensure that new technologies and services provided by industry can meet expectations identified in codes and standards without delay.

Member Company Representative Appointed to Massachusetts Board of Elevator Regulations

NEII congratulates Neil Mullane, KONE’s Vice President of the New England District on his recent appointment by Governor Charlie Baker to represent elevator manufacturers on the Massachusetts Board of Elevator Regulations. Mr. Mullane will replace Cheryl Davis who recently retired from Fujitec. NEII appreciates Ms. Davis for her service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on behalf of the industry.

Electrical Hazards - Focus Four Campaign in August

In an effort to prevent future injuries and fatalities, OSHA and its partners have created a Focus Four campaign to raise awareness of the top four causes of worker injuries and deaths on the construction sites. These "Fatal Four" hazards were responsible for 61% of the construction worker deaths in 2019:
  • Falls (39%)
  • Struck by (8%)
  • Electrocution (7%)
  • Caught in/between (6%)

In August, the focus is on electrocution, and OSHA has Toolbox Talk resources available here.

Calendar of Events

  • NAEC 2021 Convention & Exposition - New Orleans, October 4-7
  • BOMA International Conference & Expo - Boston, MA, October 6-9

 
 

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