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In place of a sump pump, what else shall be provided on elevators equipped with
Firefighters' Emergency Operation
ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.2.5 - ANSWER Drain
On a Group IV elevator, how far shall a pit ladder extend no less than how many inches above
the sill of the access door
ASME A17.1-2004
2.2.4.2 - ANSWER 48 inches
Where pit mounted counterweight buffers are used, a counterweight guard is not required
when the bottom of the counterweight resting on its compressed buffer is how many inches
or more above the pit floor
ASME A17.1-2004
2.3.2.2
5.10.1.3.2 - ANSWER 84 inches
When an elevator rests on its fully compressed buffers or bumpers, there shall be a vertical
clearance of not less than how many inches between the pit floor and the lowest structural
or mechanical part, equipment, or device installed beneath the car platform
ASME A17.1-2004
2.4.1 - ANSWER 24 inches
,The minimum bottom runby of an un-counterweighted Group IV elevators shall not be less
than how many inches where the rated speed exceeds 30 fpm
ASME A17.1-2004
2.4.3 - ANSWER 6 inches
In no case shall the maximum bottom runby exceed how many inches for cars
ASME A17.1-2004
2.4.4 - ANSWER 24 inches
In no case shall the maximum bottom runby exceed how many inches for counterweights -
ANSWER 35 inches
The illumination measured at the landing sills of a Group IV elevator shall not be less than how
many foot candles
ASME A17.1-2004
2.11.10.2 - ANSWER 10 fc
What minimum size traveling cable conductor is used for elevator wiring other than
those supplying light and control equipment circuits.
14 gauge for lighting and control equipment - ANSWER 20 gauge
Phase I fire recall and a minimum of one floor operation of phase II fire service shall be tested
how often to ensure the system is in proper working order - ANSWER Monthly
Which of the following elevators require 5 yr load test to be performed: Group II, Group
III, Group IV
Title 8 Sec 3071 - ANSWER All of the above
,The tripping speed of an overspeed valve on a hydraulic elevator shall not be greater than
what percentage of the elevator operating speed in the down direction. Minimum is 110%
ASME A17.1-2004
2.19.4.7.5 - ANSWER 140 % Max
What is the maximum speed allowed for a spring buffer
ASME A17.1-2004
2.22.1.1.1 - ANSWER 200 fpm
When the quantity of hydraulic fluid loss can not be accounted for, which tests shall then be
performed ASME A17.1-2004
8.6.5.7
8.11.3.1.2(s)
Refer to: 8.11.3.2.1 - ANSWER Relief Valve and System Pressure test
Interlocks are required on which of these: Hydraulic elevators, Traction elevators,
wheelchair lifts - ANSWER All of the above
The force necessary to prevent closing of the elevator hoistway door on power
operated hoistway doors from rest shall not be more than?
ASME A17.1-2004
2.13.3.1.1 - ANSWER 30 pounds
The rated speed of a Group IV escalator shall not be more than?
ASME A17.1-2004
6.1.4.1 - ANSWER 100 fpm
How many shall be a minimum number of flat steps at the entrance and exit of each escalator
, ASME A17.1-2004
6.1.3.6.5 - ANSWER 2
An elevator shall be capable of maintaining emergency lighting at the required intensity for
a period of at least?
ASME A17.1-2004
2.14.7.1.3 - ANSWER 4 hours
What should be the minimum amount of clear path that shall be provided to all
components that require maintenance
ASME A17.1-2004
2.7.2.2.1 - ANSWER 18 inches
What shall be the minimum height of the access doors for Group IV elevator machine rooms
ASME A17.1-2004
2.7.3.4.1 - ANSWER 80 inches
What shall be the maximum width and height of access openings in Group III and IV
elevator hoistway enclosures where complete bodily entry is not necessary
ASME A17.1-2004
2.7.3.4.3 - ANSWER 24 inches
What shall be the minimum headroom of elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces
not located over the hoistway
ASME A17.1-2004
2.7.4.1 - ANSWER 84 inches
What is the safety conscious way to gain access to the elevator hoistway - ANSWER Using the in
car inspection switch and hoistway access key switch
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