ASME ASME Elevators and Escalators A17.1 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under ASME A17.1, how often must an elevator safety device (car safety) be tested?
- Annually
- Every 5 years with load test (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
- Monthly by the maintenance contractor
Correct answer: Every 5 years with load test
ASME A17.1 requires a full load safety test of the car safety device every 5 years, verifying it can stop and hold a fully loaded car.
Question 2: What does ASME A17.1 specify as the minimum car inside height for a passenger elevator?
- 7 ft 0 in
- 6 ft 8 in (Correct answer)
- 8 ft 0 in
- 7 ft 6 in
Correct answer: 6 ft 8 in
ASME A17.1 requires a minimum inside car height of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) for passenger elevators.
Question 3: Under ASME A17.1, what is required when elevator doors are held open by a passenger obstructing the door?
- The doors must immediately apply maximum closing force
- A nudging mode must activate after 20 seconds to gently close the door (Correct answer)
- The elevator must sound an alarm after 15 seconds
- The elevator must call for service after 30 seconds
Correct answer: A nudging mode must activate after 20 seconds to gently close the door
ASME A17.1 requires that if a door is held open for 20 seconds, a nudging signal sounds and the door closes at reduced kinetic energy (nudging mode).
Question 4: Which ASME A17.1 requirement applies during a Phase I fire service recall?
- The elevator returns to the designated floor with doors fully open and stays
- All elevators return to the primary floor and doors open; cars then go out of service (Correct answer)
- Elevators proceed to the highest floor
- Elevators park at the nearest floor with doors closed
Correct answer: All elevators return to the primary floor and doors open; cars then go out of service
During Phase I fire service recall, all elevators return to the primary designated level, open their doors, and then go out of normal service for firefighter use.
Question 5: What is the maximum allowable kinetic energy of a closing door under ASME A17.1?
- 7.37 ft-lbf (10 J) (Correct answer)
- 2.5 ft-lbf (3.4 J)
- 5.0 ft-lbf (6.8 J)
- 10.0 ft-lbf (13.6 J)
Correct answer: 7.37 ft-lbf (10 J)
ASME A17.1 limits the kinetic energy of a closing door to 7.37 ft-lbf (10 joules) to prevent injury if the door strikes a passenger.
Question 6: Under ASME A17.1, what is required in elevator machine rooms regarding temperature?
- The room must be heated to at least 50°F year-round
- Temperature must be maintained between 32°F and 104°F (0–40°C) (Correct answer)
- Air conditioning must maintain below 70°F
- No temperature requirement is specified
Correct answer: Temperature must be maintained between 32°F and 104°F (0–40°C)
ASME A17.1 requires machine room temperatures to be maintained between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C) to protect electrical and mechanical equipment.
ASME ASME Elevators and Escalators A17.1 2
Under ASME A17.1, how often must an elevator safety device (car safety) be tested?