City of Los Angeles Elevator Mechanic Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Vision panel size may be :
not less than_____?
not more than_____?
A
24 sq ins
85 sq ins
2
Q
Vision panels shall be located not less than____ and no more then_____ above the landing?
A
51” INCHES
67” INCHES
ASME A17.1 2004 2.11.7.1.5
3
Q
Vision panels shall be protected by protective grills made of steel containing openings that shall be not larger than?
A
.75”x.75”
(.56 sq in)
ASME A17.1-2004 2.11.7.1.7 (c)
4
Q
What is the maximum width of a single vision panel?
A
6”inches
ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.2.5
5
Q
Both runs of a man-lift shall be illuminated not less than_____?
A
1fc
CCR T8 3097(j)(1)
6
Q
Manlift landing area shall be illuminated not less than?
A
5fc
CCR T8 3097(j)(3)
7
Q
What is the minimum belt width for a manlift over 150 ft. rise?
A
16”
CCR T8 3099(c)(2)
8
Q
What is the maximum speed of a manlift?
A
Not exceed 80 fpm
CCR title 8 3099(d)(1)
9
Q
A manlift shall stop within not more than ___ inches when the up limit switch is actuated.
A
Not more than 12” inches above the top landing
CCR T8 3099(g)(A)
10
Q
When do you need railing on a car top?
A
Car to hoistway clearance exceeds 12”
11
Q
Laminated platforms are permitted for passenger elevators with a rated load of?
A
5000 lbs or less
CCR T8 3033(e)Exception
ASMEA17.1-2004 2.15.5.4
12
Q
Passenger car floors shall have no projections or depressions greater then?
A
0.25
1/4”
13
Q
Pull strap heights for all groups are?
A
Group 2 : 78” in
Group 3 : 78” in
Group 4 : 79” in
CCR T8 3020(b)(B)(9)ASME A17.1-2004 2.11.12.8.1ASME A17.1-1996 110.12h
14
Q
Car enclosures shall withstand a force of 75 lbs and not deflect more than?
A
1”
ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.1.3
15
Q
Car enclosures if made of openwork shall reject a ball ___ in diameter
A
1”inch
16
Q
Hoistway enclosures shall not deflect more than 1” inch when a force of ____________ is applied horizontally.
A
100 lbs
17
Q
Hoistway entrances shall be not less than?
A
(78”x 30” Group 2)
80”x31.5” Group 4
18
Q
Spaces containing secondary, deflecting sheaves and governors shall have a minimum height of?
A
(group 2 & 3) 54”
(group 4) 53”
19
Q
Access door minimum dimensions all Groups?
A
Group 2:
- Machine Room = 72” x 30”
- Pit = Not less than 48 x 30”
- Other = 24”x 24”
Group 3:
- Machine Room = 72” x 30”
- Pit = Not less than 72” x 30”
- Other = (BLANK)
Group 4:
- Machine Room = 80” x 29.5”
- Pit = Not less than 72” x 29.5”
- Other = 29.5” x 29.5”, No bodily entry 24 x 24
20
Q
Any pipe carrying steam in the hoistway shall have a maximum psi of?
A
(groups 2 & 3) 5 psi
(group 4) 15psi
21
Q
What is the maximum temperature of any water/steam pipe inside the hoistway?
A
212 ̊ degrees F.
22
Q
When is seismic or displacement switch required on a traction elevator?
A
A speed of 150 fpm or more
23
Q
Group 4 was adopted when?
A
May 1, 2008
24
Q
Group 3 was adopted when?
A
October 25 1998 – May 1 2008
25
Category 1 inspections are performed how often?
Annually
26
When a car rest on a fully compressed buffer there shall be a minimum vertical distance of___ between the pit and the car.
24”
ASME A17.1-2004 2.4.1.1
27
Mainline power shall be disconnected upon or prior to activation of fire sprinklers when sprinklers are installed at what height? (Shunt-Trip)
More than 24” above the pit floor or machine room floor.
ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.8.2.3.2
28
When the hoist-way has fire sprinklers, All electrical shall be NEMA 4 when installed at what height?
Less than 48” inches above the pit floor
ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.8.2.3.4
29
What is the minimum bottom runby for a hydraulic elevator?
for 100 fpm or less in the down direction, 3”
3 to 6 inches between 100 fpm to 200 fpm
Minimum of 6 inches over 200 fpm.
ASME A17.1-2004 3.4.2.1
30
All winding drum elevators shall have a maximum speed of_____ and max rise of____?
50 fpm
| 40’ ft.
31
What are the minimum number of suspension ropes for a drum machine?
2
32
A drum machine on final limits shall have at least how many rope turns on the drum?
1
33
What are the key positions for Phase 2 emergency operation?
Off, Hold, On
34
What are the key positions for Phase 1 emergency recall?
Reset, Off, On
35
Phase 1 emergency recall and one floor phase two shall be tested how often?
monthly
36
Power operated doors shall close in how long once fire service is activated?
Without delay
37
Emergency terminal stopping devices for static controlled elevators are required when?
Speeds over 200 fpm
38
Emergency terminal speed limiting device shall be installed on all elevators with ___ ___ buffers.
Reduced stroke
39
What is the car to counterweight clearance for Group 4 elevators?
2”
40
What is the clearance between the counterweight and the counterweight screen for Group4?
1”
41
The light switch for the machine room shall be located on the ___ side of the door.
Lock side or strike side
42
What is the minimum working clearance for elevator drive machine?
18” on three sides
43
In a common pit (multiple elevators) what type of screening is required for a group 3 and 4?
Group III:
Entire hoist-way screening shall reject a ball 1” inch diameter.
Group IV:
Screening 6’ (72”) high and reject a ball 2” in diameter
44
On a remote counterweight hoist-way there shall be a clearance of ______ between the counterweight and the entry door?
Not less than 24”
45
What is the minimum number of suspension ropes on a traction car?
3
46
Top car clearance is figured by the sum of?
Maximum c/w runby, c/w buffer stroke, 24” and ½ the gravity stopping distance at 115% of rated speed.
47
Top counterweight clearance is figured by the sum of?
Max car runby, car buffer
| stroke, 6”and ½ the gravity stopping distance at 115% of rated speed.
48
What is the maximum bottom runby for group 4 car and counterweight?
(24” for car),
| 35” for counterweight
49
Hoistway doors or gates subjected to a force of ___ will not deflect beyond the line of the sill.
75 lbs
50
What is the minimum length of a platform guard on group4 hydraulic and traction elevators?
(21” hydraulic)
| 48” traction
51
Platform apron shall withstand a force of ______ Applied and not deflect more than ______.
145 lbs
| 1/4”
52
Minimum height for hoistway gate is?
6’ feet (72”)
53
Hoistway vertical and bi-parting doors are considered to be closed when the doors are not more than?
(0.75in)
¾”
Asme A17.1 – 2004 2.12.3.2
54
Hoistway horizontal sliding and swinging doors are considered to be closed when they are_______ from the jam or from each other (center opening)
0.375”
3/8”
CCR T8 3021(g)
55
Vertically sliding, horizontally sliding, and swinging hoistway gates are considered to be closed when no more than _______from the jam or sill?
2” inches (group 2)
.375” inch (group 3,4)
( 3/8”)
ASME A17.1-2004 2.12.2.2 CCR T8 3021(h)ASME A17.1-1996 600.7(b)3
56
Group IV pit doors are required to have a vision panel, what is the maximum size of vision panel?
47 sq inches
57
A pit door shall have a minimum opening of?
72” x 29.5”
58
The pit ladder shall extend above the sill no less than ___?
48”inches
59
Medical Emergency elevators entrances shall be not less than?
42” wide x 78” high
CCR T8 3041(e)(B)
60
The locking member of a door or gate shall not disengage when subjected to repetitive force of?
100 lbs
| ASME A17.1–2004 2.12.2.4.6
61
When were door restrictors a requirement?
After January 1, 1989
62
The distance from center of adjoining slots on escalators shall not be more than?
0.375in
(3/8)”
ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.5.5
63
Hand elevator rated load shall not be less than?
50 lbs per sq foot of car area
ASME A17-2004 4.3.14.1
64
Hand elevators with a travel of over 15 feet shall be provided with?
A car safety
ASME A17.1-2004 4.3.15
65
All landings of a hand elevator shall have a sign stating “Danger, Elevator Keep Closed” and the lettering size is?
2”
ASME A17.1-2004 4.3.6.3
66
Hoistway enclosures shall not deflect more than 1” inch when a force of ____________ is applied horizontally.
100 lbs is applied horizontally
67
What is escalator skirt gap for all groups?
Groups 2 & 3
Not more than 3/16" on each side Total of ¼”
Group 4
Not more than 0.16" each side Total of 0.28”
California code of regulations title 8 3089(d)(5)(B)
ASME A17.1 – 1996 802.3e
ASME A17.1 – 2004 8.6.8.2
68
Vertical platform lift (VPL) minimum governor rope size is?
1/8”
69
VPL (screw driven)-In the event of a failure in the safety nut, the unit will be permitted to drop how far?
½ inch
70
VPL and Stairway Chairlift-the service interval shall not exceed?
6 months commercial
| 1 year for residential
71
VPLs belt sets shall have a factor of safety of?
10
72
What is the maximum governor trip speed for VPL and stairway chairlifts?
75ft/min
73
What is the rated load of a VPL?
450lbs - 750lbs
CCR Title 8 3093.46(b)
74
After September 28 2001 the rated load changed from 700lbs to?
750 lbs
75
What is the maximum rise of a VPL?
12’ if enclosed
| 5’ if not enclosed
76
What is the maximum speed of a VPL?
30fpm
77
What code section governs VPL?
ASME A 18.1 2004
78
Special access elevators installed after what date, shall be inspected for safety and compliance?
September 28, 2001
79
What is the maximum speed of a Special Access Elevator?
40fpm
80
What is the maximum rise of a Special Access elevator?
50’ feet
81
Where are the controls for a VPL, IPL and Stairway chair lift?
15” minimum
48” maximum above the floor
ASME A18.1-2003 2.10.1
82
The minimum headroom on a VPL?
80” inch
83
VPL-The clearance between the entrance/exit side of the platform floor and the interior of the runway enclosure shall not be less than _______and not more than________.
3/8"- 3/4"
84
VPL-the sill to sill clearance is 3/8"-3/4" but is permitted to be ______if automatic folding ramp is provided.
3”
85
VPL locking device may permit the door to be open only if the platform floor is within how many inches of the landing?
2” in
86
A VPL with no runway enclosure shall be equipped with an obstruction device, and shall stop the platform when a force of____ is applied to the underside of the platform.
15 lbs.
87
A VPL shall be permitted to have a pit not exceeding?
4” in
88
What is the minimum overlap of a ramp to the landing sill on a VPL?
2” in
89
What is the minimum rope size for a VPL with a rated load of less than 500 lbs?
1 / 4”
90
A VPL door shall withstand a force of ______ applied to any 4"x4" area without permanent deformation.
125 lbs.
91
On an enclosed VPL, the clearance between the platform enclosure and the runway enclosure shall not be less than_____ and not more than________
Not less than 2”
| Not more than 3”
92
The minimum height of all doors and walls on a VPL is?
42” for commercial
36” for residential
80” for full size door
93
VPL data plates, capacity plate, and restriction plates shall have lettering what size?
1/4"
94
The down speed of a screw drive VPL shall be limited with its rated load to be not more than______ in the event of failure of the driving means
175 fpm
95
A VPL platform enclosure walls shall be designed to withstand a force of___ without permanent deformation or deflect more than 1”inch.
75 lbs/ft
96
A VPL runway enclosure and hoistway doors shall withstand a force of ___in a 4x4 area without permanent deformation
125 lbs
97
A VPL inside net platform area shall not exceed?
18 sq ft
ASME A17.1-2004 5.2.1.16.1(b)
98
A VPL with a platform area greater than 15 sq/ft shall have a rated load of not less than?
750 lbs.
99
Doors on a VPL shall be unlocked within how many inches from the landing?
With in 2” inches
100
VPL ‘s shall have a pitch diameter of not less than ___ for suspension and compensating sheaves and shall be permitted to be reduced to ___ if aircraft cable is used.
(30X)
| 21X
101
All chain driven VPL's shall have an arc of contact between the chain and the driving sprocket of?
140°minimum
102
All VPL’s, inclined platform lifts and stairway chair-lifts electrical equipment shall be certified to the requirements of?
ASME A17.5
103
Inclined platform lifts and residential incline platform lifts inside platform area shall not exceed?
12 sq ft
104
What is the minimum headroom of an IPL while in travel?
60”
105
IPL restraining arms, when power operated, shall have a closing force not to exceed?
30 lbs
106
What is the minimum illumination of a VPL at the threshold?
5 fc
107
A VPL shall have a grab rail extending the full length of either side wall and shall be a height of
34 inches - 38 inches
108
What is the maximum speed of a stairway chair lift?
40 fpm
109
All platform lifts newest approved suspension mean is?
Friction machine guides and rollers
110
What is the rated load of a stairway
| chair lift?
Not less than 250 pounds for 1 person lift
| Not less than 400 hundred pounds for 2-person lift
111
What is the maximum angle of inclination of a stairway chair lift?
45 ̊ degrees
112
A residential VPL shall have an obstruction device that will stop the car if a force of_____ is applied to the underside of the car
4 pounds
113
The minimum belt width on a
| manlift is?
12” inches
114
A man-lift shall be provided a limit switch that will shut off power if any rider travels more than_______ beyond the upper landing.
12” inches
115
What is the step dimension on a manlift?
12”- 14” deep
| 17”- 21” wide
116
What is the distance between steps on a man-lift?
Not less than 16’feet
117
Where shall the hand holds be located on a man-lift?
48”- 56”above the step tread
118
Sidewalk elevators shall have a door clearance of?
18” between the door and any obstruction when the door is fully opened.
119
Where a car-top is provided (sidewalk elevators) top of car operation shall be a speed not exceeding?
25fpm
120
The side of the door (on a sidewalk elevator) nearest any building or obstruction shall be less than or equal to ___ inches or greater than ___ from the building or obstruction
4”inches, 36”inches
ASME A17-1996 400.11b(3)
121
Sidewalk elevators at the sidewalk shall have a clear path for pedestrians traffic of___ or more.
48”inches
122
Sidewalk elevator doors or covers shall be capable of supporting a static load of___ with the doors closed.
300 lbs per sq foot
123
Construction elevator maximum speed is?
1000 fpm
124
On a construction elevator the capacity is figured by the number of people times how many pounds per person?
200lbs
125
What is the minimum height of an access door to machinery and equipment on a construction elevator?
72”inches
126
Construction elevator openwork hoistway enclosure shall not be used for car speeds over ___fpm
350
127
The minimum illumination in a construction elevator is?
5fc
128
The minimum illumination in a machine room for a construction elevator is?
10fc
129
The counterweight guard on a construction elevator shall reject a ball ______ in diameter
½ inch
130
Construction Elevator where the hoist-way is adjacent to areas permitting passage of people, it shall be fully enclosed to withstand?
200 lbs in a 4”x4”area
131
A construction elevator is required to only have mechanical door locks when?
Speed is less than 350 fpm
132
A construction elevator shall have a sign posted at all landings indicating?
Instructions on how to summon the conveyance
133
A construction elevator shall have a sign with lettering not less than 1/2" posted inside the car indicating two things?
1) For construction only
| 2) shall be operated by authorized personnel
134
A construction elevator car-top shall be constructed to sustain a load of?
300lbs on any 1 sqft area
135
What is the top clearance for a construction elevator?
30” inches
136
When top emergency exit is open on a
construction elevator to carry a load,
the maximum speed is?
50fpm
137
The minimum headroom in a construction elevator is?
78” inches
138
Flammable liquids stored in the machine room of a construction elevator having a flash point of less than_____ degrees shall not be stored in the machine room
100 ̊ degrees
139
What is the maximum car to landing sill clearance for a construction elevator?
4”inches
ASME A17.1-2004 5.10.1.5(b)
140
There shall be a sign inside of a dumbwaiter stating?
-No riders-
Lettering no less than ½” inch
ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.3.4
141
Hand dumbwaiter doors shall not exceed a height of what?
54”
142
Hand dumbwaiters-the width of the door opening shall not exceed the width of the car by more than?
6” inches
CCR T8 3078(h)(4)
ASME A17.1-1996 700.11a(2)
ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.11.2.2
143
Power dumbwaiters doors shall not open more than ___ greater than the height and width of the car unless being removed or installed.
1”inch
CCR T8 3078(h)(3)
ASME A17.1-1996 700.11a(1)
ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.11.1.1
144
When a vision panel is provided on a dumbwatier, the perforated portion shall reject a ball_______ in diameter.
1.5” inch
ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.1.1.10
145
A glass vision panel on a dumbwaiter shall be laminated or wired glass and shall not exceed_____ in size.
25 sq inches
ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.11.8
146
What is the car to counterweight clearance for a dumbwaiter with a capacity of 500lbs or less?
Not less than .5”inches
ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.5.1
147
Dumbwaiters with over 25’ feet of rise shall have access switches located where?
Either at the top or bottom landing
ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.12.4
148
A dumbwaiter car-top shall be capable of sustaining a load of _______ without deformation.
75 lbs per sqft
ASME A17.1 7.2.1.1.5
149
On a dumbwaiter where flat belts are used, the rated speed shall not exceed?
Not more than 50 fpm
ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.10.4.1
150
A dumbwaiter platform area shall not be more than?
10.75 sq/ft.
ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.3.1
151
What is the maximum inside car height for a dumbwaiter?
48” inches
ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.1.1.2
152
What is the maximum speed and capacity on a special purpose personnel elevator?
150 fpm
1000 lbs
ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.7.12.2
153
What is the minimum illumination inside a special purpose personnel elevator?
2.5fc
154
What is the maximum car platform area for Special Purpose Personnel elevators?
13sq ft
155
Special Purpose Personnel elevators, what is the minimum car enclosure height?
78” inches
156
What is the governor tripping speed for Special Purpose Personnel Elevators?
175fpm
157
What is the minimum top car clearance for a Special Purpose Personnel Elevator?
30”inches
CCRT8 3058.1 (d)
ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.7.4.2
158
Openwork hoistway enclosures shall be permitted and shall reject a ball ___ in diameter.
1” inch
CCRT8 3085.15. (a)
ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.7.1.1
159
Special purpose personnel elevator top emergency exit shall have an area of?
not less than 352” in.
Not less than 16” on any side
CCRT8 3085.15. (d) (1)
ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.7.10.4.1
160
What are the stopping distances for car and counterweight safeties for special purpose personnel elevators?
(64” for car),
(78” for counterweight)
CCR T8 3085.17. (d)(l)(A)(B)
ASME A17.1-2004 5.7.13.2.1
161
What is the distance from the hoistway door or gate and the landing sill edge for special purpose personnel elevators?
Not to exceed 2.25”
(2 ¼”)
CCRT8 3085.7. Hoistway Doors and Gates (e)
ASME A17.1-2004 5.7.8.6
162
What is the distance between the hoistway door faces of the landing door and the car door or gate?
shall not exceed
5.25” inches
5 ¼”
CCRT8 3085.7. Hoistway Doors and Gates (e)
ASME A17.1-2004 5.7.8.6
163
What section of the Group 4 code is: seismic for elevators?
Section 8.4
164
What section of the Group 4 code is:
| seismic for escalators and moving walks?
Section 8.5
165
What section of the Group 4 code is: alterations?
Section 8.7
166
What section of the Group 4 code:
| Is acceptance inspections?
Section 8.10
167
What is the maximum rise on a LULA?
25’ft
168
What is the maximum speed of a LULA?
30fpm
169
What is the maximum platform area of a LULA?
18sq ft
170
What is the maximum capacity of LULA?
1400 lbs
171
Where a LULA elevator does not have a counterweight guard, the counterweight shall have a light weight chain attached to the bottom of the counterweight at a length of?
Approximately 24” inches
172
LULA elevators, machine rooms, and machine spaces shall have clear headroom of?
Not less than 79” inches
173
The governor tripping speed for a LULA shall not exceed?
75fpm
174
What are the relief valve settings for all groups?
Group 2 - 125%
Group 3 & 4 – 150%
175
What is the maximum speed when manually lowering a hydraulic elevator?
20 fpm
176
What is the maximum speed for anti creep?
25 FPM
177
What are the minimum and maximum speeds for the safety bulkhead?
5 fpm minimum
| 15 fpm maximum
178
A pit ladder is required when?
Pit depth is more than:
group 2 = 3ft
group 3 = 3ft
group 4 = 35 inches
CCR T8 3016(d)(4)
ASME A17.1-1996 106.1d(2)
ASME A17.1-2004 2.2.4.2
179
Pit ladders shall be a minimum of 16” wide, but when unavoidable objects are encountered, the width may be permitted to be reduced to no less than?
9” inches
180
Projections and setbacks in the hoistway exceeding ___ inches shall be beveled at an angle no less than ___ degrees.
2” inches, 75 degrees
ASME A17.1-1996 100.6
181
Compensating sheave tie downs are required when? Group 2 , 3, 4
(Group 2 )
Elevators over 800 fpm
(Group 3 & 4)
Elevators over 700 fpm
CCR T8 3036 (q)
ASME A17.1-1996 205.17
ASME A17.1-2004 2.21.4.2
182
What is the minimum headroom inside a passenger elevator?
80”inches
ASME A17.1–2004 2.14.2.4
183
What is the pitch diameter for suspension and compensating sheaves?
40 times the diameter of the rope for suspension
32 times for compensating
ASME A17 – 2004 2.24.2.2(a)(b)
184
At what depth is a second pit stop switch required?
```
Group 2 (Over 96”inches) 8ft
Group 3 (Over 66”inches)
Group 4 (Over 67”inches)
```
ASME A17.1-2004 2.2.6.2ASME A17.1-1996 106.1fCCR T8 3016(g)(2)
185
How far above the pit floor is your pit stop switch when pit requires an additional switch?
Groups 2&3 48” inches
Group 4 47” inches
ASME A17.1-2004 2.2.6.2
ASME A17.1-1996 106.1f
CCR T8 3016(g)(2)
186
Platform area is measured where?
39” above the car floor group 4
36” above the car floor group 3
ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.16.1.1
ASME A17.1 – 1996 207.1
187
What type of elevator is required to have an in car emergency stop switch?
Freight elevators
ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.26.2.5
188
When does an elevator require a second emergency stop switch alarm bell?
When the rise is over 100ft
ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.27.1.2(d)
189
When an elevator has a secondary emergency stop switch alarm bell, where shall they be mounted?
One on the car, the second mounted in a designated area.
ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.27.1.2(d)(1)(2)
190
When low oil is activated, the car will lower itself to the lowest landing, open the doors, and re-close within how many seconds?
15 seconds
191
When two way communication between the building and the elevator is not staffed, the call shall be re directed within ___ seconds to an offsite staffed location.
30 seconds
192
Forced ventilation in an observation car will continue to operate for how long after power is removed?
1 hour
193
Emergency exit covers shall be a minimum size of?
400sq inches
194
What is the minimum run-by for
| Un-counterweighted elevators?
3” cars less than 30fpm
| 6” cars over 30fpm
195
What is the minimum and maximum trip speed for an over speed valve?
110% min
| 140% max
196
What type of safeties have eccentrics?
Type A
197
The force required to pull the rope from the releasing carrier can be no more than ___ percent of the pull through on the governor.
60%
198
What is the maximum governor tripping speed for elevator cars over 2000 fpm?
120% of rated speed
199
Minimum lighting at the hoistway landing sill?
10fc
200
Minimum lighting in a passenger car?
5 ft/candle
201
Minimum lighting in a freight car?
2.5 fc
202
Minimum lighting in a machine room?
19fc
203
Minimum lighting in a pit?
10fc
204
What is the minimum lighting required on a car top?
5 fc
205
Minimum lighting for emergency lighting, and how long will it illuminate after power is removed?
.2fc and required to last for 4 hours
206
What is required when the top of the cylinder is above the top of the tank?
A pressure switch
207
Minimum car top refuge is?
43”
208
In a multi car hoist-way where the counterweights are between cars, how shall the counterweights be guarded?
Entire hoist-way and 6” beyond each guide rail
CCR T8 3013 (c)(1)
209
Access switches shall be installed in the hoistway entrance frame or within ___of the entrance frame. Not less than___ and not more than ___ above floor level.
(12” ), (36” - 78”) or
| 1 foot), (3’ to 6’6”
210
The force required to prevent closing of power operated car/hoistway door shall not exceed?
30 lbs
211
Reopening Device can be disabled if the closing force is reduced to?
2.5 ft-lbs
212
What is the minimum height of a partially enclosed hoist-way?
94.5”
213
When the car is outside the unlock zone, the hoistway doors and car doors cannot be opened more than___ from inside the car
4”inches
214
Machine rooms and machine spaces made of openwork shall be no less than___ tall and shall reject a ball ___ in diameter.
(79”), (2”)
ASME A17.1-2004 2.7.1.2.1
215
What is the smoke development and flame spread rating for passenger cars enclosures?
0-450 for smoke,
0-75 for flame
ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.2.1.1
216
The total area of natural ventilation openings for a car enclosure shall not be less than ___ % of the inside car floor area divided equally between the top and the bottom of the enclosure.
3.5%
ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.2.3.1(e)
217
A freight elevator enclosure shall be without perforations to a height of not less than?
72” inches
ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.3.1
218
The perforated sections of a freight elevator enclosure shall reject a ball ___ in diameter.
1” inch
ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.3.1
219
The distance from the face of the car door to the face of the hoistway door for sliding type passenger doors shall not be more than?
5.5” inches
ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.4.5.1
220
What is the minimum Headroom height on an escalator?
84" inches
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.12
221
What is the minimum and maximum width of an escalator step?
Group 2:
16 in min
40 in max
Group 4:
22 in min
40 in max
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.2
222
What is the maximum depth and rise on an escalator step?
15. 75" inches depth
8. 5" inches rise
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.2
223
Minimum lighting on an escalator is?
5 fc
224
What is the minimum and maximum number of flat steps at the landing on an escalator?
2” min
4” max
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.6.5
225
What is the maximum clearance between step treads on an escalator?
0.25 inches (1/4")
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.4
226
When an escalator has static controls ____ number of devices will remove power from the driving machine.
2
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.10.3 (a)
227
The horizontal distance between the lip of the handrail and the handrail stand shall not exceed?
.375in
(3/8)
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.4.6
228
What is the minimum and maximum distance between the nose of the steps and the top of the handrail?
35 inches min
39 inches Max
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.4.5
229
What is the comb step impact maximum horizontal force?
(400 lbs. either side) and
(800 lbs. at the center)
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.3.13 (a)
230
An escalator balustrade shall resist a lateral force of______ and a vertical force of______ applied to the top of the handrail?
40 lbs lateral
50 lbs vertical
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.2
231
Deck barricades to restrict access to the outer deck on low deck escalators shall be provided at both the top and bottom ends where the outer deck exceeds?
5” inches
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.13 (a)
232
The deck barricade shall extend to a height of ___ below the top of the handrail
4”inches
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.13 (a)
233
When a smoke detector is activated on an escalator, What happens?
An alarm will sound for 15 sec, then power will be removed from the driving machine
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.8
234
A level step device will activate when the step is displaced in a down Direction at a distance of_______?
.125 inches or greater
(1/8")
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.3.11
235
When a level step is activated, it shall stop the escalator before the effected step goes where?
Before it enters the comb-plate
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.3.11
236
What is the minimum length and width of a ceiling intersection guard?
14"x 1"
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.11(d)(3)
237
A ceiling intersection guard is required when the projected intersection and the center of the handrail is a distance of?
High deck 24 inches
low deck 14 inches
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.11 (a)(2)(b)
238
What is the governor trip speed for an escalator?
40% above rated speed
239
An escalator handrail shall not change speed when a force of ____ is applied
100 lbs
240
Handrail speed monitoring shall actuate when the speed of the handrail deviate_____ % of rated speed
15 %
ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.6.4
241
The gap between interior panels of an escalator shall not exceed?
.19” in
(3/16”)
ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.2.3.4.3
242
The clearance between the step tread and the adjacent skirt shall be no more than____ when a force 25 lbs. is applied.
.2”
243
There shall be a minimum clearance of_____ horizontally and_____ vertically to the handrail and any adjacent surface
4" inches
| 1" inch
244
The skirt panel shall not deflect more than_____ under a force of 150lbs
0.0625 in (1/16")
ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.6
245
Anti slide devices shall be installed where the outer deck surface is greater than _____from the handrail. And on the adjacent escalators where the distance between opposing handrails exceeds_____?
8in, 12in
246
What is the minimum and maximum distance an anti slide device can be fastened from the handrail?
(4” min.) - (12” max.)
247
Anti-slide devices shall be spaced no more than _____ apart.
78” in
ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.3.12
248
Antislide devices shall be no less than what height?
2” in
ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.3.12
249
Step demarcation lines on the back of the step tread to delineate division between steps shall be a minimum of______ and a Max of______
1.5 in min
2 in max
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.6
250
Step demarcation lines on the sides of the step tread shall be a minimum of_____ and a maximum of______
.5 in min
2 in max
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.6
251
Comb sections, comb-plates , and Landing plates shall not make contact with the step tread when a weight of______ is applied
350 lbs
ASME A 17.1-2004 6.1.3.6.1
252
An escalator adjacent floor surface at each Landing shall have no abrupt change in elevation of more than______?
0.25 inches (1/4")
253
Escalator steps shall be designed to support a load of _____on any 6"x 10" area of the step
300 lbs
ASME A17.1 2004 6.1.3.9.4
254
What are the key positions for an escalator key switch?
Down-Run-Up
in that order
ASME A17.1 6.2.6.2.1(3)
255
When an escalator is equipped with a portable control station, the maximum length of the cord is?
120 inches
| 10 ft.
256
Emergency stop buttons on an escalator shall be located on______ side of the escalator and shall be mounted to the Newell at a_____ angle from horizontal
Right side
| 45° degrees
257
On low deck balustrade escalators, the stop switch assembly is not within______ of the bottom of the handrail. And the button is no more than_______ from the bottom of the handrail
1. 5in
3. 5in
ASME A17.1-2004 6.2.6.3.1
258
Escalator step upthrust shall activate when the step is displaced upward more than_____?
0.20” in
ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.6.3.9
259
The entrance and exit side of an escalator is referred to as the?
Safety Zone
260
The ceiling height of a machine room shall be not less than_____?
84” in
261
If the machine room enclosure is made of open work, it shall reject a ball____ in diameter.
2” in
262
At what speeds are spring and oil buffers used on dumbwaiters?
Spring : less than 300 fpm
| Oil : over 300 fpm
263
What is the minimum platform area for a Star of Life elevator?
80"x 51"
CCR TITLE 8 3041 (e)(C)
264
What is the step tread slot dimension for escalators?
1/4” wide x 3/8” deep
265
Escalator access plate requiring more
| than____ lbs. effort to open shall be provided.
70 lbs/ft
ASME A17.1 – 1996 806.3
266
Counter weight governors shall trip at not more than ___% above the car governor?
10%
267
What code section governs VRC?
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)
Group 2 article 12.5
268
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC) controls shall be remotely installed so to be inaccessible from the______ or ______.
Platform or Carrier
269
When a VRC requires Personnel to walk onto the platform or Carrier to load or unload, the platform or Carrier shall be equipped with?
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)
Standard railing,
mid rail kick plate
snap chain across operating end
270
VRC's electrical installation and wiring shall conform to?
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)
California Code of Regulations Title 24, part 3 California electrical code
271
A VRC shall have a warning signage that riding the VRC is forbidden to all persons and shall be posted where? And what minimum size lettering?
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)
Each point of access
| 2 inches
272
VRC doors shall only unlock when?
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)
Only when stopped
273
A man-lift shall have a red warning light of_____ Watts that shall be located immediately below the______ So to shine on the passengers face.
40 watt
| upper terminal Landing
274
Inclined platform lifts shall be provided with a retractable restraining arm at a height of no less than_______ and no more than_______
32 inches
| 38 inches
275
Inclined platform lift obstruction shall stop the platform within a distance of______ if the obstruction exerts a force of_______ or more
2 inches
| 4 pounds
276
Attendant operation on an inclined platform lift by means of a detachable control box shall have a flexible cord no more than how long?
5 feet
277
A VRC Shall be guarded to prevent injury, the enclosure shall not be less than_____ and will reject a ball _____in diameter
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)
8 feet high (96”)
| 2 inches
278
All platform lifts, stairway lift, chair lift, electrical equipment and wiring shall conform to?
ANSI/NFPA70
279
What is the maximum speed of a inclined elevator on car-top access?
125 fpm
280
At what depth does an elevator pit require another stop switch for all groups?
Group 2 : 96” in
Group 3 : 66” in
Group 4 : 67” in
281
A dumbwaiter car shall be provided with lighting providing a minimum illumination of____ at the threshold.
2.5 fc
282
In no case shall the pit refuge be less than?
24” x 48” x 24”
| 18” x 35” x 42”
283
What size is the lettering on exposed hydraulic lines?
¾”
284
Exposed hydraulic lines shall be labeled how often?
Every 10’ ft or less
285
A means of collecting oil leaking from the cylinder head seals or packing gland shall be provided. The amount collected before removal is?
No more than 5 gallons
286
The size of the relief valve shall be sufficient to pass the maximum capacity of the pump without raising the pressure more than______ above the working pressure.
50%
287
Terminal speed reducing device on hydraulic elevators shall be installed where the car speed exceeds?
50 fpm
288
What are the buffer strokes for spring buffers?
100 fpm or less : 1 ½”
101-150 fpm : 2 ½”
151-200 fpm : 4”
289
Voltage permitted in control and operation circuit shall not exceed_____ volts on rack and pinion elevators.
300 volts
290
A rack and pinion elevator, shall be designed so that the separation of the rack from the pinion exceeding___ of the tooth or ____ whichever is the lesser shall not occur.
25%
| ¼”
291
On a rack and pinion elevator, normal and final stopping devices shall be permitted to be located on the car and operated by?
Movement of the car and cams attached to the hoist-way
292
What is the maximum net platform area of a residential elevator?
15 sq ft
ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.3.1.10
293
What is the maximum rated speed and rise of a residential elevator?
40 fpm
| 50’ ft rise
294
On residential elevators having a rated load of less than 500 lbs and operating speeds of less than 30 fpm, suspension ropes shall not be less than?
.25” (1/4”)
295
What is the sill to sill clearance for residential elevators?
.5” – 1.5”
296
Electrical contacts for doors and gates on residential elevators shall be set so the car will not move unless the door is within____ of the closed position?
2”
297
Residential elevators shall have an emergency stop switch located on or adjacent to?
The car operating panel
298
Residential elevators shall have an emergency signaling device operable from inside the car and audible where?
Outside the hoist-way
299
What is the maximum rated speed for a private residential inclined elevator?
75 fpm
300
VPL belt set shall have a factor of safety of?
10
301
Construction elevator open work shall not be used for car speeds over_____fpm.
350 fpm
302
The vertical distance between the car platform sill and the hoistway door sill on passenger elevators Shall be_____ on initial stop. and shall relevel if the vertical distance exceeds______
0.5 inch / 1 inch
303
The cone on a man-lift shall make an
| angle less than ___ from horizontal.
60 degrees
304
The entrance and exit of a manlift landing shall have the landing area extend not less than___ nor more than ___ from the edge of the floor opening to the runway enclosure.
2 feet , 3 feet
CCR T8 3097 (e)(1)
305
The manlift clearance between the mounting platform and the lower edge of the conical guard above it shall be not less than ___.
7’6”
CCR T8 3097 (c) (1)
306
The man-lift automatic brake shall be capable of stopping within not more than__.
12”
307
Freight platforms ratings: Class A___B___C1___C2___C3___
A) General loading,
B) motor vehicle,
C1) industrial truck loading truck travels with elevator,
C2) industrial truck can only load/unload,
C3) move concentrated loads.
308
Counterweight governors shall trip at:
not more than___ % above the car
governor.
10 %
309
A VPL enclosure walls shall be designed to withstand a force of______ without permanent deformation or deflect more than 1” inch
75 lbs
310
List the General Requirement sections
Part 8 General Requirements
8. 1 Security
8. 2 Design Data and Formulas
8. 3 Engineering Tests, Type Tests, and Certification
8. 4 Elevator Safety Requirements for Seismic Risk Zone 2 or Greater
8. 5 Escalator and Moving Walk Safety Requirement for Seismic Risk Zone 2 or Greater
8. 6 Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement
8. 7 Alterations
8. 8 Welding
8. 9 Code Data Plate
8. 10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
8. 11 Periodic Inspections and Tests
311
List the 16 types of Conveyance
(I) Power-cable driven passenger and freight elevators
(2) Hydraulic passenger and freight elevators
(3) Power and hand sidewalk elevators
(4) Hand passenger and freight elevators
(5) Power and hand dumbwaiters
(6) Material lifts and dumbwaiters
(7) Inclined elevators
(8) Escalators
(9) Moving walks
(10) Hand power man
(11) Manlifts
(12) Screw-driven passenger and freight elevators
(13) Vertical or inclined reciprocating conveyors
(14) Special access lifts
(15) Special-purpose personnel elevators
(16) Special-purpose elevators
312
Escalators angle of inclination shall not exceed ___ but may be exceeded by___ due to field conditions.
(30 degrees), (1 degree)
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.1
313
Escalator side entrance and exit safety zone shall be ___ beyond the___ of the handrail and ____ the distance of the ____of the handrail in front.
(8”), (centerline), (twice), (centerline)
ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.6.4
314
Pit access by a ladder shall not be permitted when the pit floor is more than
120 in.
(10ft)
ASME A17.1-2004 2.2.4.2
315
ELEVATORS INSTALLED BETWEEN JUNE 5TH 1947 AND DECEMBER 1, 1988 SHALL HAVE A PIT LADDER AT WHAT DEPTH?
4 FT OR
48 INCHES
EXCEPTIONS to subsection 3016(d)(4); 2
316
A _____ shall be provided at the bottom of the
Hoistway for every elevator and shall extend the entire
Area of the hoistway.
A pit
CCR T8 3016.(a)
317
Looped pull straps are______?
Prohibited
CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (17)
318
Emergency doors in blind hoistways are_______?
Prohibited
CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (a) (2)
319
The light switch shall be located adjacent to the elevator pit access door within ___ to ___ above the access landing when access to the elevator pit is through the lowest landing door.
18in
36in
CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (a)(3)(B)
320
Fire detecting systems for the hoistways and the necessary wiring may be installed in hoistways, provided that the system is arranged to be _____ and _____ from outside the hoistway.
Serviced and Repaired
CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (a)(3)(C)
321
A manlift visitor warning sign shall be displayed at each landing stating “_____ _____ _____”
Authorized personnel only
CCR TITLE 8 3097(a)(5)
322
On a manlift, the radius of curvature at the corners of the floor openings shall be approximately ______?
15 inches
CCR TITLE 8 3097 (b)(3)
323
Belts on manlifts shall be fastened by a ____ _____ or shall be ______?
Butt spliced, lapped
CCR TITLE 8 3099 (c)(4)
324
Hoistways shall have floor numbers on each door not less than ____ in height, on the hoistway side of the enclosure or hoistway door.
4 inches
ASME A17.1-2004 5.10.1.22
325
Where the elevator travel is more than _____, a two-way voice communication means within the building shall be provided.
60 feet
ASME A17.1-2004 2.27.1.1.4
326
The clearance between the car and hoistway enclosure shall be not less than _____?
0.8 inch
ASME A17.1-2004 2.5.1.1
327
On a GEN 2 S there shall be a label on the handrail stating what and in what size lettering?
Caution, Do not stand on or climb over railing. In ½ inch lettering
328
Vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts which require the wheelchair or conveyance to be rotated ________for egress.
90º
CCR T 8 3094.2(p)
329
The clear inside unobstructed platform dimensions may range from ____ inches to____inches on one side by____inches to ____inches on the other side.
(42 – 48) and (54 – 60)
CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(1)
330
Whenever the platform minimum width of ________is increased, the platform maximum _______length shall be decreased by the number of inches the width has been increased
42 inches
60 inches
CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(2)
331
When the _____of the platform is reduced, the platform ___shall be increased by the same amount the ______has been decreased.
Length,Width,Length
CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(3)
332
The side entry of the platform door on the long side shall be hinged at the end nearest to the platform door on the short side unless the door
Is___________.
Power operated
CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(4)
333
What type of switch is used for cars less than 150fpm
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displacement switch
(collision switch)
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