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March 13, 2012 – Email Update April 9, 2012

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In an effort to keep this message brief, I have posted the recent February 15th, February 27th and March 2nd DPS constant contact emails to the website on the dps & mgl page at MESA’s dps & mgl Page- please email us if you want a copy of the original.

Don your green for the St. Patrick’s Day MESA meeting on Tuesday, March 13th MESA.  Kone has offered to make a presentation on the updates to their MRL products and answer questions about installing them in an existing hydraulic hoistway. 

We look forward to an informative presentation by Kone:http://www.kone.com starting at 12:30p.

 Also, we will be continuing the increased lunch fee of $25. Please recall, this is only an effort to break even on the lunch program.   

There have been a number of emails from the DPS in addition to the regular industry news. I have left some of the proposed Code modifications in this message as well so it stays on our ‘radar’. Please take the time to read through the message boxes below.

If you didn’t make the February meeting we are glad to add Greg Arute to the MESA Board as Vice President. Greg has already brought some new and welcome ideas!  You can make a difference too by taking a moment to help MESA improve in 2012 by emailing, visiting, or just giving Greg, me, or any of the Board members a call with your ideas and input.  

Hope to see you at Phillips!

Eric

Full Detail of message at:
March MESA Constant Contact Email

 

 

February Update March 8, 2012

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Welcome to the MESA website!                  February 2012
I will try to keep this message brief, but I’m not very good at that.There was a good showing at the January 31 Public Hearing with all public comment opposed to both Code modifications.  More detail in the message box below.

The Tuesday, February 14th MESA meeting will be the first month of the increased lunch fee of $25.  This is only an effort to break even on the lunch program.  Our speaker Adams Elevator Products: http://www.adamselevator.com/contact_us.asp will start at 12:30p.

This email is packed with information and pertinent links that that are key points to our business, so be sure to scroll to the end.

Please take a moment to help MESA improve in 2012 by emailing, visiting, or just giving me a call with your ideas and input.
Hope to see you on Valentines Day at Phillips!
Eric

PUBLIC HEARING RECAP!A public hearing was held by the DPS on January 31, 2012 at 1pm, at One Ashburton Place, Ashburton Cafe Function Room in Boston.  There were approximately 40 people in attendance.New regulations were 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

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

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

Two lawyers spoke on behalf of the elevator contractor associations in opposition to the Contractor Regulations.  And a few people spoke in opposition to the Private Residence requirements.

The Comment period is still open, so it may be in your best interest to understand these topic and write your comments and/or opinions to the DPS for consideration.

The embedded links should 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.

Get on board the MESA Membership Drive!Membership is down significantly for 2012, so please take a minute and download the membership application/ renewal from this link:

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!

DPS Fequently Asked Questions
The following was sent by Gene Piermattei Jan. 3, 2011

Massachusetts Seal

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

Boston, MA 02108

E-mail: gene.piermattei@state.ma.us

Tel: (617) 727-3200 x 25217

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

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

-April 10 at 12:30p at Phillips. Speaker to be announced, but we have an invitation open to a member of the DPS, stay tuned.

Check out Phllips Old Colony website www.bostondining.com.  Phillips is more than just a banquet hall, its a cozy bar and nice place for dinner.

Hope to see you there!

MESA ElectionsA 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 am I?Heh, heh.
Eric

2012 G. Gahr Finney ScholarshipThe $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
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