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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

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2
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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

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3
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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)

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4
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What is the maximum width of a single vision panel?

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6”inches

ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.2.5

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5
Q

Both runs of a man-lift shall be illuminated not less than_____?

A

1fc

CCR T8 3097(j)(1)

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6
Q

Manlift landing area shall be illuminated not less than?

A

5fc

CCR T8 3097(j)(3)

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7
Q

What is the minimum belt width for a manlift over 150 ft. rise?

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16”

CCR T8 3099(c)(2)

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8
Q

What is the maximum speed of a manlift?

A

Not exceed 80 fpm

CCR title 8 3099(d)(1)

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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)

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10
Q

When do you need railing on a car top?

A

Car to hoistway clearance exceeds 12”

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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

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12
Q

Passenger car floors shall have no projections or depressions greater then?

A

0.25

1/4”

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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

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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

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15
Q

Car enclosures if made of openwork shall reject a ball ___ in diameter

A

1”inch

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16
Q

Hoistway enclosures shall not deflect more than 1” inch when a force of ____________ is applied horizontally.

A

100 lbs

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17
Q

Hoistway entrances shall be not less than?

A

(78”x 30” Group 2)

80”x31.5” Group 4

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18
Q

Spaces containing secondary, deflecting sheaves and governors shall have a minimum height of?

A

(group 2 & 3) 54”

(group 4) 53”

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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
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20
Q

Any pipe carrying steam in the hoistway shall have a maximum psi of?

A

(groups 2 & 3) 5 psi

(group 4) 15psi

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21
Q

What is the maximum temperature of any water/steam pipe inside the hoistway?

A

212 ̊ degrees F.

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22
Q

When is seismic or displacement switch required on a traction elevator?

A

A speed of 150 fpm or more

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23
Q

Group 4 was adopted when?

A

May 1, 2008

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24
Q

Group 3 was adopted when?

A

October 25 1998 – May 1 2008

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25
Q

Category 1 inspections are performed how often?

A

Annually

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26
Q

When a car rest on a fully compressed buffer there shall be a minimum vertical distance of___ between the pit and the car.

A

24”

ASME A17.1-2004 2.4.1.1

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27
Q

Mainline power shall be disconnected upon or prior to activation of fire sprinklers when sprinklers are installed at what height? (Shunt-Trip)

A

More than 24” above the pit floor or machine room floor.

ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.8.2.3.2

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28
Q

When the hoist-way has fire sprinklers, All electrical shall be NEMA 4 when installed at what height?

A

Less than 48” inches above the pit floor

ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.8.2.3.4

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29
Q

What is the minimum bottom runby for a hydraulic elevator?

A

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

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30
Q

All winding drum elevators shall have a maximum speed of_____ and max rise of____?

A

50 fpm

40’ ft.

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31
Q

What are the minimum number of suspension ropes for a drum machine?

A

2

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32
Q

A drum machine on final limits shall have at least how many rope turns on the drum?

A

1

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33
Q

What are the key positions for Phase 2 emergency operation?

A

Off, Hold, On

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34
Q

What are the key positions for Phase 1 emergency recall?

A

Reset, Off, On

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35
Q

Phase 1 emergency recall and one floor phase two shall be tested how often?

A

monthly

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36
Q

Power operated doors shall close in how long once fire service is activated?

A

Without delay

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37
Q

Emergency terminal stopping devices for static controlled elevators are required when?

A

Speeds over 200 fpm

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38
Q

Emergency terminal speed limiting device shall be installed on all elevators with ___ ___ buffers.

A

Reduced stroke

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39
Q

What is the car to counterweight clearance for Group 4 elevators?

A

2”

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40
Q

What is the clearance between the counterweight and the counterweight screen for Group4?

A

1”

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41
Q

The light switch for the machine room shall be located on the ___ side of the door.

A

Lock side or strike side

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42
Q

What is the minimum working clearance for elevator drive machine?

A

18” on three sides

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43
Q

In a common pit (multiple elevators) what type of screening is required for a group 3 and 4?

A

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

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44
Q

On a remote counterweight hoist-way there shall be a clearance of ______ between the counterweight and the entry door?

A

Not less than 24”

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45
Q

What is the minimum number of suspension ropes on a traction car?

A

3

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46
Q

Top car clearance is figured by the sum of?

A

Maximum c/w runby, c/w buffer stroke, 24” and ½ the gravity stopping distance at 115% of rated speed.

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47
Q

Top counterweight clearance is figured by the sum of?

A

Max car runby, car buffer

stroke, 6”and ½ the gravity stopping distance at 115% of rated speed.

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48
Q

What is the maximum bottom runby for group 4 car and counterweight?

A

(24” for car),

35” for counterweight

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49
Q

Hoistway doors or gates subjected to a force of ___ will not deflect beyond the line of the sill.

A

75 lbs

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50
Q

What is the minimum length of a platform guard on group4 hydraulic and traction elevators?

A

(21” hydraulic)

48” traction

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51
Q

Platform apron shall withstand a force of ______ Applied and not deflect more than ______.

A

145 lbs

1/4”

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52
Q

Minimum height for hoistway gate is?

A

6’ feet (72”)

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53
Q

Hoistway vertical and bi-parting doors are considered to be closed when the doors are not more than?

A

(0.75in)
¾”

Asme A17.1 – 2004 2.12.3.2

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54
Q

Hoistway horizontal sliding and swinging doors are considered to be closed when they are_______ from the jam or from each other (center opening)

A

0.375”
3/8”

CCR T8 3021(g)

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55
Q

Vertically sliding, horizontally sliding, and swinging hoistway gates are considered to be closed when no more than _______from the jam or sill?

A

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

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56
Q

Group IV pit doors are required to have a vision panel, what is the maximum size of vision panel?

A

47 sq inches

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57
Q

A pit door shall have a minimum opening of?

A

72” x 29.5”

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58
Q

The pit ladder shall extend above the sill no less than ___?

A

48”inches

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59
Q

Medical Emergency elevators entrances shall be not less than?

A

42” wide x 78” high

CCR T8 3041(e)(B)

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60
Q

The locking member of a door or gate shall not disengage when subjected to repetitive force of?

A

100 lbs

ASME A17.1–2004 2.12.2.4.6

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61
Q

When were door restrictors a requirement?

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After January 1, 1989

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62
Q

The distance from center of adjoining slots on escalators shall not be more than?

A

0.375in
(3/8)”

ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.5.5

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63
Q

Hand elevator rated load shall not be less than?

A

50 lbs per sq foot of car area

ASME A17-2004 4.3.14.1

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64
Q

Hand elevators with a travel of over 15 feet shall be provided with?

A

A car safety

ASME A17.1-2004 4.3.15

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65
Q

All landings of a hand elevator shall have a sign stating “Danger, Elevator Keep Closed” and the lettering size is?

A

2”

ASME A17.1-2004 4.3.6.3

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66
Q

Hoistway enclosures shall not deflect more than 1” inch when a force of ____________ is applied horizontally.

A

100 lbs is applied horizontally

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67
Q

What is escalator skirt gap for all groups?

A

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

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68
Q

Vertical platform lift (VPL) minimum governor rope size is?

A

1/8”

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69
Q

VPL (screw driven)-In the event of a failure in the safety nut, the unit will be permitted to drop how far?

A

½ inch

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70
Q

VPL and Stairway Chairlift-the service interval shall not exceed?

A

6 months commercial

1 year for residential

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71
Q

VPLs belt sets shall have a factor of safety of?

A

10

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72
Q

What is the maximum governor trip speed for VPL and stairway chairlifts?

A

75ft/min

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73
Q

What is the rated load of a VPL?

A

450lbs - 750lbs

CCR Title 8 3093.46(b)

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74
Q

After September 28 2001 the rated load changed from 700lbs to?

A

750 lbs

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75
Q

What is the maximum rise of a VPL?

A

12’ if enclosed

5’ if not enclosed

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76
Q

What is the maximum speed of a VPL?

A

30fpm

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77
Q

What code section governs VPL?

A

ASME A 18.1 2004

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78
Q

Special access elevators installed after what date, shall be inspected for safety and compliance?

A

September 28, 2001

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79
Q

What is the maximum speed of a Special Access Elevator?

A

40fpm

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80
Q

What is the maximum rise of a Special Access elevator?

A

50’ feet

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81
Q

Where are the controls for a VPL, IPL and Stairway chair lift?

A

15” minimum
48” maximum above the floor

ASME A18.1-2003 2.10.1

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82
Q

The minimum headroom on a VPL?

A

80” inch

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83
Q

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________.

A

3/8”- 3/4”

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84
Q

VPL-the sill to sill clearance is 3/8”-3/4” but is permitted to be ______if automatic folding ramp is provided.

A

3”

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85
Q

VPL locking device may permit the door to be open only if the platform floor is within how many inches of the landing?

A

2” in

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86
Q

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.

A

15 lbs.

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87
Q

A VPL shall be permitted to have a pit not exceeding?

A

4” in

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88
Q

What is the minimum overlap of a ramp to the landing sill on a VPL?

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2” in

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89
Q

What is the minimum rope size for a VPL with a rated load of less than 500 lbs?

A

1 / 4”

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90
Q

A VPL door shall withstand a force of ______ applied to any 4”x4” area without permanent deformation.

A

125 lbs.

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91
Q

On an enclosed VPL, the clearance between the platform enclosure and the runway enclosure shall not be less than_____ and not more than________

A

Not less than 2”

Not more than 3”

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92
Q

The minimum height of all doors and walls on a VPL is?

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42” for commercial
36” for residential
80” for full size door

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93
Q

VPL data plates, capacity plate, and restriction plates shall have lettering what size?

A

1/4”

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94
Q

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

A

175 fpm

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95
Q

A VPL platform enclosure walls shall be designed to withstand a force of___ without permanent deformation or deflect more than 1”inch.

A

75 lbs/ft

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96
Q

A VPL runway enclosure and hoistway doors shall withstand a force of ___in a 4x4 area without permanent deformation

A

125 lbs

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97
Q

A VPL inside net platform area shall not exceed?

A

18 sq ft

ASME A17.1-2004 5.2.1.16.1(b)

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98
Q

A VPL with a platform area greater than 15 sq/ft shall have a rated load of not less than?

A

750 lbs.

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99
Q

Doors on a VPL shall be unlocked within how many inches from the landing?

A

With in 2” inches

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100
Q

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.

A

(30X)

21X

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101
Q

All chain driven VPL’s shall have an arc of contact between the chain and the driving sprocket of?

A

140°minimum

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102
Q

All VPL’s, inclined platform lifts and stairway chair-lifts electrical equipment shall be certified to the requirements of?

A

ASME A17.5

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103
Q

Inclined platform lifts and residential incline platform lifts inside platform area shall not exceed?

A

12 sq ft

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104
Q

What is the minimum headroom of an IPL while in travel?

A

60”

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105
Q

IPL restraining arms, when power operated, shall have a closing force not to exceed?

A

30 lbs

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106
Q

What is the minimum illumination of a VPL at the threshold?

A

5 fc

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107
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A VPL shall have a grab rail extending the full length of either side wall and shall be a height of

A

34 inches - 38 inches

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108
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What is the maximum speed of a stairway chair lift?

A

40 fpm

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109
Q

All platform lifts newest approved suspension mean is?

A

Friction machine guides and rollers

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110
Q

What is the rated load of a stairway

chair lift?

A

Not less than 250 pounds for 1 person lift

Not less than 400 hundred pounds for 2-person lift

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111
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What is the maximum angle of inclination of a stairway chair lift?

A

45 ̊ degrees

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112
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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

A

4 pounds

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113
Q

The minimum belt width on a

manlift is?

A

12” inches

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114
Q

A man-lift shall be provided a limit switch that will shut off power if any rider travels more than_______ beyond the upper landing.

A

12” inches

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115
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What is the step dimension on a manlift?

A

12”- 14” deep

17”- 21” wide

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116
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What is the distance between steps on a man-lift?

A

Not less than 16’feet

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117
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Where shall the hand holds be located on a man-lift?

A

48”- 56”above the step tread

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118
Q

Sidewalk elevators shall have a door clearance of?

A

18” between the door and any obstruction when the door is fully opened.

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119
Q

Where a car-top is provided (sidewalk elevators) top of car operation shall be a speed not exceeding?

A

25fpm

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120
Q

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

A

4”inches, 36”inches

ASME A17-1996 400.11b(3)

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121
Q

Sidewalk elevators at the sidewalk shall have a clear path for pedestrians traffic of___ or more.

A

48”inches

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122
Q

Sidewalk elevator doors or covers shall be capable of supporting a static load of___ with the doors closed.

A

300 lbs per sq foot

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123
Q

Construction elevator maximum speed is?

A

1000 fpm

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124
Q

On a construction elevator the capacity is figured by the number of people times how many pounds per person?

A

200lbs

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125
Q

What is the minimum height of an access door to machinery and equipment on a construction elevator?

A

72”inches

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126
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Construction elevator openwork hoistway enclosure shall not be used for car speeds over ___fpm

A

350

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127
Q

The minimum illumination in a construction elevator is?

A

5fc

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128
Q

The minimum illumination in a machine room for a construction elevator is?

A

10fc

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129
Q

The counterweight guard on a construction elevator shall reject a ball ______ in diameter

A

½ inch

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130
Q

Construction Elevator where the hoist-way is adjacent to areas permitting passage of people, it shall be fully enclosed to withstand?

A

200 lbs in a 4”x4”area

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131
Q

A construction elevator is required to only have mechanical door locks when?

A

Speed is less than 350 fpm

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132
Q

A construction elevator shall have a sign posted at all landings indicating?

A

Instructions on how to summon the conveyance

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133
Q

A construction elevator shall have a sign with lettering not less than 1/2” posted inside the car indicating two things?

A

1) For construction only

2) shall be operated by authorized personnel

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134
Q

A construction elevator car-top shall be constructed to sustain a load of?

A

300lbs on any 1 sqft area

135
Q

What is the top clearance for a construction elevator?

A

30” inches

136
Q

When top emergency exit is open on a
construction elevator to carry a load,
the maximum speed is?

A

50fpm

137
Q

The minimum headroom in a construction elevator is?

A

78” inches

138
Q

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

A

100 ̊ degrees

139
Q

What is the maximum car to landing sill clearance for a construction elevator?

A

4”inches

ASME A17.1-2004 5.10.1.5(b)

140
Q

There shall be a sign inside of a dumbwaiter stating?

A

-No riders-
Lettering no less than ½” inch

ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.3.4

141
Q

Hand dumbwaiter doors shall not exceed a height of what?

A

54”

142
Q

Hand dumbwaiters-the width of the door opening shall not exceed the width of the car by more than?

A

6” inches

CCR T8 3078(h)(4)
ASME A17.1-1996 700.11a(2)
ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.11.2.2

143
Q

Power dumbwaiters doors shall not open more than ___ greater than the height and width of the car unless being removed or installed.

A

1”inch

CCR T8 3078(h)(3)
ASME A17.1-1996 700.11a(1)
ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.11.1.1

144
Q

When a vision panel is provided on a dumbwatier, the perforated portion shall reject a ball_______ in diameter.

A

1.5” inch

ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.1.1.10

145
Q

A glass vision panel on a dumbwaiter shall be laminated or wired glass and shall not exceed_____ in size.

A

25 sq inches

ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.11.8

146
Q

What is the car to counterweight clearance for a dumbwaiter with a capacity of 500lbs or less?

A

Not less than .5”inches

ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.5.1

147
Q

Dumbwaiters with over 25’ feet of rise shall have access switches located where?

A

Either at the top or bottom landing

ASME A17.1-2004 7.1.12.4

148
Q

A dumbwaiter car-top shall be capable of sustaining a load of _______ without deformation.

A

75 lbs per sqft

ASME A17.1 7.2.1.1.5

149
Q

On a dumbwaiter where flat belts are used, the rated speed shall not exceed?

A

Not more than 50 fpm

ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.10.4.1

150
Q

A dumbwaiter platform area shall not be more than?

A

10.75 sq/ft.

ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.3.1

151
Q

What is the maximum inside car height for a dumbwaiter?

A

48” inches

ASME A17.1-2004 7.2.1.1.2

152
Q

What is the maximum speed and capacity on a special purpose personnel elevator?

A

150 fpm
1000 lbs

ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.7.12.2

153
Q

What is the minimum illumination inside a special purpose personnel elevator?

A

2.5fc

154
Q

What is the maximum car platform area for Special Purpose Personnel elevators?

A

13sq ft

155
Q

Special Purpose Personnel elevators, what is the minimum car enclosure height?

A

78” inches

156
Q

What is the governor tripping speed for Special Purpose Personnel Elevators?

A

175fpm

157
Q

What is the minimum top car clearance for a Special Purpose Personnel Elevator?

A

30”inches

CCRT8 3058.1 (d)
ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.7.4.2

158
Q

Openwork hoistway enclosures shall be permitted and shall reject a ball ___ in diameter.

A

1” inch

CCRT8 3085.15. (a)
ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.7.1.1

159
Q

Special purpose personnel elevator top emergency exit shall have an area of?

A

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
Q

What are the stopping distances for car and counterweight safeties for special purpose personnel elevators?

A

(64” for car),
(78” for counterweight)

CCR T8 3085.17. (d)(l)(A)(B)
ASME A17.1-2004 5.7.13.2.1

161
Q

What is the distance from the hoistway door or gate and the landing sill edge for special purpose personnel elevators?

A

Not to exceed 2.25”
(2 ¼”)

CCRT8 3085.7. Hoistway Doors and Gates (e)
ASME A17.1-2004 5.7.8.6

162
Q

What is the distance between the hoistway door faces of the landing door and the car door or gate?

A

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
Q

What section of the Group 4 code is: seismic for elevators?

A

Section 8.4

164
Q

What section of the Group 4 code is:

seismic for escalators and moving walks?

A

Section 8.5

165
Q

What section of the Group 4 code is: alterations?

A

Section 8.7

166
Q

What section of the Group 4 code:

Is acceptance inspections?

A

Section 8.10

167
Q

What is the maximum rise on a LULA?

A

25’ft

168
Q

What is the maximum speed of a LULA?

A

30fpm

169
Q

What is the maximum platform area of a LULA?

A

18sq ft

170
Q

What is the maximum capacity of LULA?

A

1400 lbs

171
Q

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?

A

Approximately 24” inches

172
Q

LULA elevators, machine rooms, and machine spaces shall have clear headroom of?

A

Not less than 79” inches

173
Q

The governor tripping speed for a LULA shall not exceed?

A

75fpm

174
Q

What are the relief valve settings for all groups?

A

Group 2 - 125%

Group 3 & 4 – 150%

175
Q

What is the maximum speed when manually lowering a hydraulic elevator?

A

20 fpm

176
Q

What is the maximum speed for anti creep?

A

25 FPM

177
Q

What are the minimum and maximum speeds for the safety bulkhead?

A

5 fpm minimum

15 fpm maximum

178
Q

A pit ladder is required when?

A

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
Q

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?

A

9” inches

180
Q

Projections and setbacks in the hoistway exceeding ___ inches shall be beveled at an angle no less than ___ degrees.

A

2” inches, 75 degrees

ASME A17.1-1996 100.6

181
Q

Compensating sheave tie downs are required when? Group 2 , 3, 4

A

(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
Q

What is the minimum headroom inside a passenger elevator?

A

80”inches

ASME A17.1–2004 2.14.2.4

183
Q

What is the pitch diameter for suspension and compensating sheaves?

A

40 times the diameter of the rope for suspension
32 times for compensating

ASME A17 – 2004 2.24.2.2(a)(b)

184
Q

At what depth is a second pit stop switch required?

A 
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
Q

How far above the pit floor is your pit stop switch when pit requires an additional switch?

A

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
Q

Platform area is measured where?

A

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
Q

What type of elevator is required to have an in car emergency stop switch?

A

Freight elevators

ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.26.2.5

188
Q

When does an elevator require a second emergency stop switch alarm bell?

A

When the rise is over 100ft

ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.27.1.2(d)

189
Q

When an elevator has a secondary emergency stop switch alarm bell, where shall they be mounted?

A

One on the car, the second mounted in a designated area.

ASME A17.1 – 2004 2.27.1.2(d)(1)(2)

190
Q

When low oil is activated, the car will lower itself to the lowest landing, open the doors, and re-close within how many seconds?

A

15 seconds

191
Q

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.

A

30 seconds

192
Q

Forced ventilation in an observation car will continue to operate for how long after power is removed?

A

1 hour

193
Q

Emergency exit covers shall be a minimum size of?

A

400sq inches

194
Q

What is the minimum run-by for

Un-counterweighted elevators?

A

3” cars less than 30fpm

6” cars over 30fpm

195
Q

What is the minimum and maximum trip speed for an over speed valve?

A

110% min

140% max

196
Q

What type of safeties have eccentrics?

A

Type A

197
Q

The force required to pull the rope from the releasing carrier can be no more than ___ percent of the pull through on the governor.

A

60%

198
Q

What is the maximum governor tripping speed for elevator cars over 2000 fpm?

A

120% of rated speed

199
Q

Minimum lighting at the hoistway landing sill?

A

10fc

200
Q

Minimum lighting in a passenger car?

A

5 ft/candle

201
Q

Minimum lighting in a freight car?

A

2.5 fc

202
Q

Minimum lighting in a machine room?

A

19fc

203
Q

Minimum lighting in a pit?

A

10fc

204
Q

What is the minimum lighting required on a car top?

A

5 fc

205
Q

Minimum lighting for emergency lighting, and how long will it illuminate after power is removed?

A

.2fc and required to last for 4 hours

206
Q

What is required when the top of the cylinder is above the top of the tank?

A

A pressure switch

207
Q

Minimum car top refuge is?

A

43”

208
Q

In a multi car hoist-way where the counterweights are between cars, how shall the counterweights be guarded?

A

Entire hoist-way and 6” beyond each guide rail

CCR T8 3013 (c)(1)

209
Q

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.

A

(12” ), (36” - 78”) or

1 foot), (3’ to 6’6”

210
Q

The force required to prevent closing of power operated car/hoistway door shall not exceed?

A

30 lbs

211
Q

Reopening Device can be disabled if the closing force is reduced to?

A

2.5 ft-lbs

212
Q

What is the minimum height of a partially enclosed hoist-way?

A

94.5”

213
Q

When the car is outside the unlock zone, the hoistway doors and car doors cannot be opened more than___ from inside the car

A

4”inches

214
Q

Machine rooms and machine spaces made of openwork shall be no less than___ tall and shall reject a ball ___ in diameter.

A

(79”), (2”)

ASME A17.1-2004 2.7.1.2.1

215
Q

What is the smoke development and flame spread rating for passenger cars enclosures?

A

0-450 for smoke,
0-75 for flame

ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.2.1.1

216
Q

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.

A

3.5%

ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.2.3.1(e)

217
Q

A freight elevator enclosure shall be without perforations to a height of not less than?

A

72” inches

ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.3.1

218
Q

The perforated sections of a freight elevator enclosure shall reject a ball ___ in diameter.

A

1” inch

ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.3.1

219
Q

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?

A

5.5” inches

ASME A17.1-2004 2.14.4.5.1

220
Q

What is the minimum Headroom height on an escalator?

A

84” inches

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.12

221
Q

What is the minimum and maximum width of an escalator step?

A

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
Q

What is the maximum depth and rise on an escalator step?

A
  1. 75” inches depth
  2. 5” inches rise

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.2

223
Q

Minimum lighting on an escalator is?

A

5 fc

224
Q

What is the minimum and maximum number of flat steps at the landing on an escalator?

A

2” min
4” max

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.6.5

225
Q

What is the maximum clearance between step treads on an escalator?

A

0.25 inches (1/4”)

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.4

226
Q

When an escalator has static controls ____ number of devices will remove power from the driving machine.

A

2

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.10.3 (a)

227
Q

The horizontal distance between the lip of the handrail and the handrail stand shall not exceed?

A

.375in
(3/8)

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.4.6

228
Q

What is the minimum and maximum distance between the nose of the steps and the top of the handrail?

A

35 inches min
39 inches Max

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.4.5

229
Q

What is the comb step impact maximum horizontal force?

A

(400 lbs. either side) and
(800 lbs. at the center)

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.3.13 (a)

230
Q

An escalator balustrade shall resist a lateral force of______ and a vertical force of______ applied to the top of the handrail?

A

40 lbs lateral
50 lbs vertical

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.2

231
Q

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?

A

5” inches

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.13 (a)

232
Q

The deck barricade shall extend to a height of ___ below the top of the handrail

A

4”inches

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.13 (a)

233
Q

When a smoke detector is activated on an escalator, What happens?

A

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
Q

A level step device will activate when the step is displaced in a down Direction at a distance of_______?

A

.125 inches or greater
(1/8”)

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.3.11

235
Q

When a level step is activated, it shall stop the escalator before the effected step goes where?

A

Before it enters the comb-plate

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.6.3.11

236
Q

What is the minimum length and width of a ceiling intersection guard?

A

14”x 1”

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.11(d)(3)

237
Q

A ceiling intersection guard is required when the projected intersection and the center of the handrail is a distance of?

A

High deck 24 inches
low deck 14 inches

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.3.11 (a)(2)(b)

238
Q

What is the governor trip speed for an escalator?

A

40% above rated speed

239
Q

An escalator handrail shall not change speed when a force of ____ is applied

A

100 lbs

240
Q

Handrail speed monitoring shall actuate when the speed of the handrail deviate_____ % of rated speed

A

15 %

ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.6.4

241
Q

The gap between interior panels of an escalator shall not exceed?

A

.19” in
(3/16”)

ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.2.3.4.3

242
Q

The clearance between the step tread and the adjacent skirt shall be no more than____ when a force 25 lbs. is applied.

A

.2”

243
Q

There shall be a minimum clearance of_____ horizontally and_____ vertically to the handrail and any adjacent surface

A

4” inches

1” inch

244
Q

The skirt panel shall not deflect more than_____ under a force of 150lbs

A

0.0625 in (1/16”)

ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.6

245
Q

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_____?

A

8in, 12in

246
Q

What is the minimum and maximum distance an anti slide device can be fastened from the handrail?

A

(4” min.) - (12” max.)

247
Q

Anti-slide devices shall be spaced no more than _____ apart.

A

78” in

ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.3.12

248
Q

Antislide devices shall be no less than what height?

A

2” in

ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.3.3.12

249
Q

Step demarcation lines on the back of the step tread to delineate division between steps shall be a minimum of______ and a Max of______

A

1.5 in min
2 in max

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.6

250
Q

Step demarcation lines on the sides of the step tread shall be a minimum of_____ and a maximum of______

A

.5 in min
2 in max

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.5.6

251
Q

Comb sections, comb-plates , and Landing plates shall not make contact with the step tread when a weight of______ is applied

A

350 lbs

ASME A 17.1-2004 6.1.3.6.1

252
Q

An escalator adjacent floor surface at each Landing shall have no abrupt change in elevation of more than______?

A

0.25 inches (1/4”)

253
Q

Escalator steps shall be designed to support a load of _____on any 6”x 10” area of the step

A

300 lbs

ASME A17.1 2004 6.1.3.9.4

254
Q

What are the key positions for an escalator key switch?

A

Down-Run-Up
in that order

ASME A17.1 6.2.6.2.1(3)

255
Q

When an escalator is equipped with a portable control station, the maximum length of the cord is?

A

120 inches

10 ft.

256
Q

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

A

Right side

45° degrees

257
Q

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

A
  1. 5in
  2. 5in

ASME A17.1-2004 6.2.6.3.1

258
Q

Escalator step upthrust shall activate when the step is displaced upward more than_____?

A

0.20” in

ASME A17.1 – 2004 6.1.6.3.9

259
Q

The entrance and exit side of an escalator is referred to as the?

A

Safety Zone

260
Q

The ceiling height of a machine room shall be not less than_____?

A

84” in

261
Q

If the machine room enclosure is made of open work, it shall reject a ball____ in diameter.

A

2” in

262
Q

At what speeds are spring and oil buffers used on dumbwaiters?

A

Spring : less than 300 fpm

Oil : over 300 fpm

263
Q

What is the minimum platform area for a Star of Life elevator?

A

80”x 51”

CCR TITLE 8 3041 (e)(C)

264
Q

What is the step tread slot dimension for escalators?

A

1/4” wide x 3/8” deep

265
Q

Escalator access plate requiring more

than____ lbs. effort to open shall be provided.

A

70 lbs/ft

ASME A17.1 – 1996 806.3

266
Q

Counter weight governors shall trip at not more than ___% above the car governor?

A

10%

267
Q

What code section governs VRC?

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)

A

Group 2 article 12.5

268
Q

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC) controls shall be remotely installed so to be inaccessible from the______ or ______.

A

Platform or Carrier

269
Q

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)

A

Standard railing,
mid rail kick plate
snap chain across operating end

270
Q

VRC’s electrical installation and wiring shall conform to?

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)

A

California Code of Regulations Title 24, part 3 California electrical code

271
Q

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)

A

Each point of access

2 inches

272
Q

VRC doors shall only unlock when?

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)

A

Only when stopped

273
Q

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.

A

40 watt

upper terminal Landing

274
Q

Inclined platform lifts shall be provided with a retractable restraining arm at a height of no less than_______ and no more than_______

A

32 inches

38 inches

275
Q

Inclined platform lift obstruction shall stop the platform within a distance of______ if the obstruction exerts a force of_______ or more

A

2 inches

4 pounds

276
Q

Attendant operation on an inclined platform lift by means of a detachable control box shall have a flexible cord no more than how long?

A

5 feet

277
Q

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)

A

8 feet high (96”)

2 inches

278
Q

All platform lifts, stairway lift, chair lift, electrical equipment and wiring shall conform to?

A

ANSI/NFPA70

279
Q

What is the maximum speed of a inclined elevator on car-top access?

A

125 fpm

280
Q

At what depth does an elevator pit require another stop switch for all groups?

A

Group 2 : 96” in
Group 3 : 66” in
Group 4 : 67” in

281
Q

A dumbwaiter car shall be provided with lighting providing a minimum illumination of____ at the threshold.

A

2.5 fc

282
Q

In no case shall the pit refuge be less than?

A

24” x 48” x 24”

18” x 35” x 42”

283
Q

What size is the lettering on exposed hydraulic lines?

A

¾”

284
Q

Exposed hydraulic lines shall be labeled how often?

A

Every 10’ ft or less

285
Q

A means of collecting oil leaking from the cylinder head seals or packing gland shall be provided. The amount collected before removal is?

A

No more than 5 gallons

286
Q

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.

A

50%

287
Q

Terminal speed reducing device on hydraulic elevators shall be installed where the car speed exceeds?

A

50 fpm

288
Q

What are the buffer strokes for spring buffers?

A

100 fpm or less : 1 ½”
101-150 fpm : 2 ½”
151-200 fpm : 4”

289
Q

Voltage permitted in control and operation circuit shall not exceed_____ volts on rack and pinion elevators.

A

300 volts

290
Q

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.

A

25%

¼”

291
Q

On a rack and pinion elevator, normal and final stopping devices shall be permitted to be located on the car and operated by?

A

Movement of the car and cams attached to the hoist-way

292
Q

What is the maximum net platform area of a residential elevator?

A

15 sq ft

ASME A17.1 – 2004 5.3.1.10

293
Q

What is the maximum rated speed and rise of a residential elevator?

A

40 fpm

50’ ft rise

294
Q

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?

A

.25” (1/4”)

295
Q

What is the sill to sill clearance for residential elevators?

A

.5” – 1.5”

296
Q

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?

A

2”

297
Q

Residential elevators shall have an emergency stop switch located on or adjacent to?

A

The car operating panel

298
Q

Residential elevators shall have an emergency signaling device operable from inside the car and audible where?

A

Outside the hoist-way

299
Q

What is the maximum rated speed for a private residential inclined elevator?

A

75 fpm

300
Q

VPL belt set shall have a factor of safety of?

A

10

301
Q

Construction elevator open work shall not be used for car speeds over_____fpm.

A

350 fpm

302
Q

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______

A

0.5 inch / 1 inch

303
Q

The cone on a man-lift shall make an

angle less than ___ from horizontal.

A

60 degrees

304
Q

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.

A

2 feet , 3 feet

CCR T8 3097 (e)(1)

305
Q

The manlift clearance between the mounting platform and the lower edge of the conical guard above it shall be not less than ___.

A

7’6”

CCR T8 3097 (c) (1)

306
Q

The man-lift automatic brake shall be capable of stopping within not more than__.

A

12”

307
Q

Freight platforms ratings: Class A___B___C1___C2___C3___

A

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
Q

Counterweight governors shall trip at:
not more than___ % above the car
governor.

A

10 %

309
Q

A VPL enclosure walls shall be designed to withstand a force of______ without permanent deformation or deflect more than 1” inch

A

75 lbs

310
Q

List the General Requirement sections

A

Part 8 General Requirements

  1. 1 Security
  2. 2 Design Data and Formulas
  3. 3 Engineering Tests, Type Tests, and Certification
  4. 4 Elevator Safety Requirements for Seismic Risk Zone 2 or Greater
  5. 5 Escalator and Moving Walk Safety Requirement for Seismic Risk Zone 2 or Greater
  6. 6 Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement
  7. 7 Alterations
  8. 8 Welding
  9. 9 Code Data Plate
  10. 10 Acceptance Inspections and Tests
  11. 11 Periodic Inspections and Tests
311
Q

List the 16 types of Conveyance

A

(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
Q

Escalators angle of inclination shall not exceed ___ but may be exceeded by___ due to field conditions.

A

(30 degrees), (1 degree)

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.1

313
Q

Escalator side entrance and exit safety zone shall be ___ beyond the___ of the handrail and ____ the distance of the ____of the handrail in front.

A

(8”), (centerline), (twice), (centerline)

ASME A17.1-2004 6.1.3.6.4

314
Q

Pit access by a ladder shall not be permitted when the pit floor is more than

A

120 in.
(10ft)

ASME A17.1-2004 2.2.4.2

315
Q

ELEVATORS INSTALLED BETWEEN JUNE 5TH 1947 AND DECEMBER 1, 1988 SHALL HAVE A PIT LADDER AT WHAT DEPTH?

A

4 FT OR
48 INCHES

EXCEPTIONS to subsection 3016(d)(4); 2

316
Q

A _____ shall be provided at the bottom of the
Hoistway for every elevator and shall extend the entire
Area of the hoistway.

A

A pit

CCR T8 3016.(a)

317
Q

Looped pull straps are______?

A

Prohibited

CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (17)

318
Q

Emergency doors in blind hoistways are_______?

A

Prohibited

CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (a) (2)

319
Q

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.

A

18in
36in

CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (a)(3)(B)

320
Q

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.

A

Serviced and Repaired

CCR TITLE 8 3141.7 (a)(3)(C)

321
Q

A manlift visitor warning sign shall be displayed at each landing stating “_____ _____ _____”

A

Authorized personnel only

CCR TITLE 8 3097(a)(5)

322
Q

On a manlift, the radius of curvature at the corners of the floor openings shall be approximately ______?

A

15 inches

CCR TITLE 8 3097 (b)(3)

323
Q

Belts on manlifts shall be fastened by a ____ _____ or shall be ______?

A

Butt spliced, lapped

CCR TITLE 8 3099 (c)(4)

324
Q

Hoistways shall have floor numbers on each door not less than ____ in height, on the hoistway side of the enclosure or hoistway door.

A

4 inches

ASME A17.1-2004 5.10.1.22

325
Q

Where the elevator travel is more than _____, a two-way voice communication means within the building shall be provided.

A

60 feet

ASME A17.1-2004 2.27.1.1.4

326
Q

The clearance between the car and hoistway enclosure shall be not less than _____?

A

0.8 inch

ASME A17.1-2004 2.5.1.1

327
Q

On a GEN 2 S there shall be a label on the handrail stating what and in what size lettering?

A

Caution, Do not stand on or climb over railing. In ½ inch lettering

328
Q

Vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts which require the wheelchair or conveyance to be rotated ________for egress.

A

90º

CCR T 8 3094.2(p)

329
Q

The clear inside unobstructed platform dimensions may range from ____ inches to____inches on one side by____inches to ____inches on the other side.

A

(42 – 48) and (54 – 60)

CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(1)

330
Q

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

A

42 inches
60 inches

CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(2)

331
Q

When the _____of the platform is reduced, the platform ___shall be increased by the same amount the ______has been decreased.

A

Length,Width,Length

CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(3)

332
Q

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___________.

A

Power operated

CCR T 8 3094.2(p)(4)

333
Q

What type of switch is used for cars less than 150fpm

A 
displacement switch
(collision switch)

Elevator Mechanic Exam (2 decks)

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