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in this Update
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It is not a part of the referenced document, and should not be used for project documentation.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
April 1, 2024
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
September 1, 2023
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
3.6 Pre-test and Test A. 1. The VA must obtain the services of an Independent
Qualified Elevator Inspector, ANSI/ASME QEI-1 Certified, that must witness alltests.

Summary of Modifications/Changes
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It is not a part of the referenced document, and should not be used for project documentation.
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Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
September 1, 2023
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
December 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Replace the word “shall” with “must” in entire document.
Change to read: 3.8 E. Service and emergency personnel must report to the Resident Engineer/
Contract Officer or authorized representative upon arrival at the hospital and again uponcompletion of the required work. A copy of the work ticket containing a complete description ofthe work performed must be given to the RE/CO or authorized representative.

Summary of Modifications/Changes
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It is not a part of the referenced document, and should not be used for project documentation.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
December 1, 2020
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
November 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1) 1.8 A. Update A. to include “Guarantee Period of Service”
2)3.6 A.1. The VA shall obtain-------3)3.8 DUMBWAITER GUARANTEE PERIOD OF SERVICE: MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND

INSPECTIONS

3.8 A. Update section A.

Summary of Modifications/Changes
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
November 1, 2020
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
March 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Removed 3 lines from title of document; building and elevator numbers, VAMC name, andProject number.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
March 1, 2020
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
October 1, 2018
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 14 12 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Updated format for Windows 10
Changes to Section 1.1. C, D, to highlight the differences between counterheight and floor loading dumbwaiters. E. Option for power loading/unloading
and manual or power doors.

Summary of Modifications/Changes
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
October 1, 2018
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 14 12 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
March 1, 2018
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Electric Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 14 12 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Delete the word Electric from title.
Made grammer corrections to document.
No major changes or updates.

Summary of Modifications/Changes
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
March 1, 2018
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:Electric Traction & Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 141211
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
September 1, 2017
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Electric Traction & Winding Drum Dumbwaiter, 141211
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
3.6 PRE-TESTS AND TESTS
A. Pre-test the dumbwaiter and related equipment in the presence of theResident Engineer or his authorized representative for proper operation
before requesting final inspection. Conduct final inspection at otherthan normal working hours, if required by Resident Engineer.
1. Contracting Officer shall obtain the services of a third party QEICertified Elevator Inspector. The QEI must utilize an Elevator
Acceptance Inspection Form to record the results of inspection andall testing and to identify safety code and contract deficiencies.
Specific values must be provided for all tests required by ASME
A17.1, ASME A17.2, and contract documents. Upon completion ofinspection and testing, the QEI must sign a copy of the completed
form and provide to the Contracting Officer. Within 2 weeks of theinspection, the QEI must also prepare a formal inspection report,
including all test results and deficiencies. Upon successful

completion of inspection and testing, the QEI will complete, sign,and provide a certificate of compliance with ASME A17.1.

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Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
September 1, 2017
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:14 12 11, Electric Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
August 1, 2016
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
14 12 11, Electric Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1.

Correction of meteric and imperial dimensions

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs♦

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

DATE OF THIS VERSION:
August 1, 2016
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:Electric Traction Cartlift, 14 21 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
June 1, 2011DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Traction Cartlift, 14 21 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1.

Codes and Standards updates.