ASME ASME Elevators and Escalators A17.1 2

Question 1

Under ASME A17.1, how often must an elevator safety device (car safety) be tested?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years with load test

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Monthly by the maintenance contractor

Question 2

What does ASME A17.1 specify as the minimum car inside height for a passenger elevator?

Accepted Answer

6 ft 8 in

Answer

7 ft 0 in

Answer

8 ft 0 in

Answer

7 ft 6 in

Question 3

Under ASME A17.1, what is required when elevator doors are held open by a passenger obstructing the door?

Accepted Answer

A nudging mode must activate after 20 seconds to gently close the door

Answer

The doors must immediately apply maximum closing force

Answer

The elevator must sound an alarm after 15 seconds

Answer

The elevator must call for service after 30 seconds

Question 4

Which ASME A17.1 requirement applies during a Phase I fire service recall?

Accepted Answer

All elevators return to the primary floor and doors open; cars then go out of service

Answer

The elevator returns to the designated floor with doors fully open and stays

Answer

Elevators proceed to the highest floor

Answer

Elevators park at the nearest floor with doors closed

Question 5

What is the maximum allowable kinetic energy of a closing door under ASME A17.1?

Accepted Answer

7.37 ft-lbf (10 J)

Answer

2.5 ft-lbf (3.4 J)

Answer

5.0 ft-lbf (6.8 J)

Answer

10.0 ft-lbf (13.6 J)

Question 6

Under ASME A17.1, what is required in elevator machine rooms regarding temperature?

Accepted Answer

Temperature must be maintained between 32°F and 104°F (0–40°C)

Answer

The room must be heated to at least 50°F year-round

Answer

Air conditioning must maintain below 70°F

Answer

No temperature requirement is specified