QEI Accessibility, LULA, and Special Installations 2

Question 1

What is the maximum rated capacity for a LULA elevator under ASME A17.1?

Accepted Answer

1,400 lbs

Answer

ASME A17.1 limits LULA elevator rated load capacity to a maximum of 1,400 pounds.

Question 2

When inspecting a platform lift (vertical wheelchair lift) under ASME A18.1, what safety device must be present to prevent the platform from descending if a person or object is in the path below?

Accepted Answer

A sensing device or guard under the platform

Answer

ASME A18.1 requires a sensing device or protective guard beneath the platform to detect obstructions and prevent the lift from crushing anyone below.

Question 3

Which standard governs the installation and inspection of vertical platform lifts and inclined platform lifts in the US?

Accepted Answer

ASME A18.1

Answer

ASME A18.1 (Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts) governs the design, installation, and inspection of vertical and inclined platform lifts.

Question 4

What door timing requirement does ADA set for elevator doors to remain open long enough for a person using a wheelchair to enter?

Accepted Answer

Doors must remain fully open for a minimum of 3 seconds

Answer

ADA Standards require elevator doors to remain fully open for a minimum of 3 seconds to allow adequate boarding time for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.

Question 5

What is the required mounting height range for elevator control buttons per ADA Standards for side-reach approach?

Accepted Answer

15 to 48 inches above the floor

Answer

ADA Standards require operable controls, including elevator buttons, to be mounted between 15 and 48 inches above the floor for side-reach accessibility.

QEI - Qualified Elevator Inspector Practice Test

QEI - Qualified Elevator Inspector Practice Test

QEI Accessibility, LULA, and Special Installations 2