NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING!

A public hearing has been scheduled for January 31, 2012 at 1pm, at One Ashburton Place, Ashburton Cafe Function Room in Boston.  The following links take you directly to the DPS publications detailing the meeting and the topics being presented for discussion by the DPS, descriptions are taken directly from the noted publications.

New regulations are being presented to establish a structure for the registration and responsibilities of elevator contractors.  The new system will allow the Department of Public Safety to hold elevator companies accountable for their actions.  Details at this link:

 DPS Proposed Elevator Contractor Regulations 2011-12

Amended language adds additional requirements for control rooms, control spaces, and machine rooms for private residence elevators.  Details at this link: 

 DPS Proposed Private Residence Elevator Regulations 2011-12

The official hearing notice included the Small Business Impact Statement at accessible via this link:

 DPS Notice of Public Hearing 2012-1-31 1pm

These regulations may have a significant impact on your business, MESA highly recommends taking the time understand these topic and present comments, ideas, and information on your point of view to the DPS at the hearing.

Membership is down significantly for 2012, so please take a minute and download the membership application/ renewal from this link:  MESA Membership Application/Renewal Form

We are going to be updating the MESA website, so don’t lose your Corporate Member link, renew today!  Of course, we will be calling to confirm before any links are removed. 

Other benefits for any members with two consecutive years, include eligibility for the G. Gahr Finney Memorial Scholarship of $2,000 awarded to a High School Senior headed to college.  Details are available at the MESA Website. 

Where else can you get to meet with the consultants working in the Massachusetts market, get access to the Board of Elevator Regulations for candid conversations, and learn about Code changes, new products, and processes effecting our business.

Your support is the only thing that keeps MESA working, please renew today!

From The Providence Journal – January 24, 2012

Good Afternoon, 

It was brought to our attention that friend of the Massachusetts Elevator Industry, Emeilia Prescott past away recently.  Mrs. Prescott is survived by her husband Arthur.  While the services are private, there is an online guest book at www.legacy.com.

The following was sent by Gene Piermattei Jan. 3, 2011

To: All Elevator Companies

From: Department of Public Safety

Subject: FAQ

Good Morning!

What do I need to submit to obtain a permit?

If this is a new installation, a relocation or material change (as defined by 524 CMR section 15.01:(2)), you are required to submit plans signed by a registered architect or a registered professional engineer. The plans shall bear a registering stamp certifying that the registered architect or P.E. has examined the plans and found that the building structure will comply with the contract load plus its tare as they are shown on the elevator drawing.

New installation plans (layout drawings) shall also include all items (where applicable) listed in A17.1 – 2004 Section 2.28, 524 CMR Section 35:00 Part 2 Section 2.28 and Part 3 Section 3.28.1.

If you are applying for a new installation, relocation, material change and alteration/modernization permit you are required to submit plans and/or specifications in a hard copy and electronic submission (copy of the plans and/or specifications in PDF format on a CD or flash drive) for the equipment you will be installing.

No elevator shall be installed or altered until a copy of the plans and specifications of such elevator or of the proposed alterations have been filed by the owner of the premises where such elevator is to be installed or altered, or by the manufacturer of such elevator (M.G.L. Chapter 143 Section 62).

All applications not submitted properly will be returned.

Respectfully,
Gene Piermattei
Technical Code Coordinator

gene.piermattei@state.ma.us

This was not a Constant Contact email, but a direct send, if you need a copy, please email mesassoc@hotmail.com

-February 14 at 12:30p at Phillips.  Adams Elevator Products will make a presentation about their parts and products.

 -March 13 at 12:30 at Phillips.  Kone will present updates to their machine room less elevator systems. 

 Hope to see you there!  

A request was made for a MESA election.  Please attend the February meeting ready to volunteer for MESA Board positions.  This message carries a warning, you don’t have to be present to be nominated but you must be present to decline.  In effect, you could be elected in absence…just kidding…or are we? 

The $2000 Scholarship applications are available for our member’s high school seniors.   To be eligible the applicant’s family member or their employing company must be a paid member for two consecutive years. 

Please email mesassoc@hotmail.com for an application.

 The Elevator Historical Society Continues to grow.

Patrick Carrajat’s efforts continue, as he locates and displays items of historical significance to our industry.  Take a look for yourself. 

The museum is located at  

21-03 44TH Avenue, Suite 206,
Long Island City, NY 11101

WWW.ELEVATORHISTORY.ORG

For more information, contact Pat at:

PATRICK@ELEVATORHISTORY.ORG