CET Safety Codes & Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under ASME A17.1, what is the maximum allowable governor tripping speed for a traction elevator traveling at 200 fpm?
- 220 fpm
- 240 fpm (Correct answer)
- 260 fpm
- 280 fpm
Correct answer: 240 fpm
ASME A17.1 requires the governor tripping speed to be not more than 140% of rated speed, so 200 fpm × 1.20 = 240 fpm maximum.
Question 2: Which NFPA standard specifically governs the installation of fire alarm systems that interface with elevator recall operations?
- NFPA 13
- NFPA 72 (Correct answer)
- NFPA 101
- NFPA 80
Correct answer: NFPA 72
NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, governs fire alarm systems including those that trigger elevator Phase I and Phase II recall.
Question 3: Under ASME A17.1 Rule 2.26.1, a hoistway must have a clearance of at least how many inches between the car and the hoistway wall on the sides and rear?
- 1 inch (Correct answer)
- 2 inches
- 3 inches
- 4 inches
Correct answer: 1 inch
ASME A17.1 Rule 2.26.1 requires a minimum clearance of 1 inch between the car enclosure and the hoistway enclosure on sides and rear.
Question 4: Which federal law requires elevators in places of employment to meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities?
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Correct answer)
- Fair Housing Act
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Correct answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that elevators in places of public accommodation and commercial facilities meet accessibility standards.
Question 5: The ASME A17.1 code requires that a pit ladder be provided when the pit depth exceeds what measurement?
- 24 inches
- 36 inches
- 48 inches (Correct answer)
- 60 inches
Correct answer: 48 inches
ASME A17.1 requires a fixed ladder in the pit when pit depth exceeds 35 inches (approximately 36 inches is the threshold that triggers the requirement at 35+ inches).
Question 6: Under ASME A17.1, what color must the STOP switch be in an elevator pit?
- Red (Correct answer)
- Yellow
- Blue
- Green
Correct answer: Red
ASME A17.1 requires the pit STOP switch to be red to indicate an emergency stop function.
Question 7: ASME A17.3 is the safety code that applies specifically to which category of elevators?
- New elevator installations
- Existing elevators (Correct answer)
- Hydraulic elevators only
- Private residence elevators
Correct answer: Existing elevators
ASME A17.3 is the Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, covering units already in service rather than new installations.
CET Safety Codes & Regulations 2
Under ASME A17.1, what is the maximum allowable governor tripping speed for a traction elevator traveling at 200 fpm?