QEI Accessibility, LULA, and Special Installations

Question 1

What does 'LULA' stand for in the context of elevator installations?

Accepted Answer

Limited Use Limited Application

Answer

Low Usage Limited Access

Answer

Light Use Low Altitude

Answer

Limited Utility Lift Assembly

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

100 ft/min

Answer

50 ft/min

Answer

150 ft/min

Answer

200 ft/min

Question 3

What is the maximum travel distance permitted for a LULA elevator under ASME A17.1?

Accepted Answer

50 feet

Answer

18 feet

Answer

25 feet

Answer

100 feet

Question 4

Which federal law most directly mandates accessible elevator service in new commercial construction in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

The Fair Housing Act

Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act

Answer

The National Building Code

Question 5

What is the minimum interior width and depth of an ADA-compliant elevator car per ADA Standards for Accessible Design?

Accepted Answer

51 inches wide × 51 inches deep

Answer

30 inches wide × 48 inches deep

Answer

36 inches wide × 54 inches deep

Answer

42 inches wide × 60 inches deep

Question 6

Which ASME A17.1 section covers private residence elevators (PRE)?

Accepted Answer

Section 5.4

Answer

Section 2.1

Answer

Section 5.3

Answer

Section 2.7