CET Safety Codes & Regulations 3

Question 1

Which ASME A17.1 rule governs the requirement for car enclosures to have a minimum height of 7 feet?

Accepted Answer

Rule 2.14.1

Answer

ASME A17.1 Rule 2.14.1 specifies that car enclosures for passenger elevators must have a minimum height of 7 feet (84 inches) from floor to ceiling.

Question 2

Under ASME A17.1, Phase II firefighters' service requires that the elevator respond only to which controls?

Accepted Answer

Car operating panel buttons only

Answer

During Phase II firefighters' service, the elevator responds exclusively to controls within the car operating panel, removing hall call registration.

Question 3

What is the minimum illumination level required inside an elevator car under ASME A17.1?

Accepted Answer

5 foot-candles

Answer

ASME A17.1 requires a minimum of 5 foot-candles of illumination at the car threshold and floor level when the car is occupied.

Question 4

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.68, the maximum rated load for a manlift step platform is:

Accepted Answer

250 lbs

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.68 specifies that manlift step platforms must be designed to carry a maximum load of 250 lbs.

Question 5

When an elevator is taken out of service for maintenance, ASME A17.1 requires that the car doors be locked or the car be parked:

Accepted Answer

At the bottom landing with doors closed

Answer

When taken out of service, the elevator car should be parked at the bottom terminal landing with the car and hoistway doors closed and locked to prevent access.

(CET) Certified Elevator Technician Practice Test

(CET) Certified Elevator Technician Practice Test

CET Safety Codes & Regulations 3