CET Accessibility & ADA Compliance 2

Question 1

According to ADA Standards for Accessible Design, what is the minimum clear floor area required inside an elevator cab for a standard side-entry configuration?

Accepted Answer

48 inches wide × 51 inches deep

Answer

ADA requires a minimum clear floor area of 48 inches wide by 51 inches deep for standard elevator cabs with a centered door.

Question 2

What is the maximum allowable gap between the elevator car floor and the hoistway landing sill under ADA accessibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

1.25 inches

Answer

ADA and ASME A17.1 limit the horizontal gap between the car floor and landing sill to a maximum of 1.25 inches to prevent wheelchair casters from catching.

Question 3

Under ADA, elevator hall call buttons must be located at what maximum height above the finished floor?

Accepted Answer

54 inches for side reach and 48 inches for forward reach

Answer

ADA specifies a maximum height of 54 inches for side reach and 48 inches for forward reach for elevator hall call buttons.

Question 4

Which ASME A17.1 rule governs the power door reopening device requirements to comply with accessibility standards for elevator entrances?

Accepted Answer

Rule 2.13.5 — door reopening devices must reopen upon detecting an obstruction in the door zone

Answer

ASME A17.1 Rule 2.13.5 requires a power-operated door reopening device that detects objects or persons in the door opening and causes the doors to reopen.

Question 5

What is the minimum door clear opening width required by ADA for elevator cab entrances?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

ADA requires a minimum clear opening width of 36 inches for elevator doors to allow wheelchair passage.

(CET) Certified Elevator Technician Practice Test

(CET) Certified Elevator Technician Practice Test

CET Accessibility & ADA Compliance 2