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

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?

Accepted Answer

6 ft 8 in

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

7.37 ft-lbf (10 J)

Answer

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.

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers Practice Test

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers Practice Test

ASME ASME Elevators and Escalators A17.1 2