ASME ASME Elevators and Escalators A17.1

Question 1

Which ASME standard covers the safety code for elevators and escalators in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ASME A17.1

Answer

ASME A17.2

Answer

ASME B30.1

Answer

ASME A13.1

Question 2

Under ASME A17.1, what is the maximum rated speed for a hydraulic elevator?

Accepted Answer

200 fpm

Answer

100 fpm

Answer

150 fpm

Answer

500 fpm

Question 3

What device is required by ASME A17.1 to prevent an elevator car from exceeding its rated speed during downward travel?

Accepted Answer

Governor

Answer

Electromagnetic brake

Answer

Safety device (car safety)

Answer

Buffer

Question 4

Under ASME A17.1, what is the minimum illumination required inside an elevator car?

Accepted Answer

5 foot-candles at the control panel and floor level

Answer

5 foot-candles

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5 lux

Answer

5 foot-candles at the car threshold

Question 5

Which ASME A17.1 requirement pertains to the pit of an elevator hoistway?

Accepted Answer

The pit must have a permanent lighting switch accessible from the pit access door

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The pit must be at least 4 ft deep for all elevators

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The pit must be heated to prevent hydraulic fluid from freezing

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The pit floor must be painted safety yellow

Question 6

What is the purpose of the 'terminal stopping device' required by ASME A17.1?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the car from traveling beyond the top or bottom terminal landings

Answer

To stop the elevator at the lowest terminal landing during normal operation

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To sense when passengers are exiting the car

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To stop the elevator during a fire service recall