QEI Accessibility, LULA, and Special Installations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'LULA' stand for in the context of elevator installations?
- Low Usage Limited Access
- Limited Use Limited Application (Correct answer)
- Light Use Low Altitude
- Limited Utility Lift Assembly
Correct answer: Limited Use Limited Application
LULA stands for Limited Use/Limited Application, referring to a class of elevators designed for buildings with limited accessibility needs, governed by ASME A17.1 Section 5.3.
Question 2: Under ASME A17.1, what is the maximum rated speed for a LULA elevator?
- 50 ft/min
- 100 ft/min (Correct answer)
- 150 ft/min
- 200 ft/min
Correct answer: 100 ft/min
ASME A17.1 Section 5.3 limits LULA elevators to a maximum rated speed of 100 feet per minute.
Question 3: What is the maximum travel distance permitted for a LULA elevator under ASME A17.1?
- 18 feet
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
ASME A17.1 limits LULA elevator travel to a maximum of 25 feet, making them suitable only for low-rise applications.
Question 4: Which federal law most directly mandates accessible elevator service in new commercial construction in the United States?
- The Fair Housing Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Correct answer)
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act
- The National Building Code
Correct answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires accessible routes, including elevators, in new commercial facilities and alterations subject to its standards.
Question 5: What is the minimum interior width and depth of an ADA-compliant elevator car per ADA Standards for Accessible Design?
- 30 inches wide × 48 inches deep
- 36 inches wide × 54 inches deep
- 51 inches wide × 51 inches deep (Correct answer)
- 42 inches wide × 60 inches deep
Correct answer: 51 inches wide × 51 inches deep
ADA Standards require elevator car interiors to be at least 51 inches wide and 51 inches deep when a center-opening door is used, ensuring wheelchair turning room.
Question 6: Which ASME A17.1 section covers private residence elevators (PRE)?
- Section 2.1
- Section 5.3
- Section 5.4 (Correct answer)
- Section 2.7
Correct answer: Section 5.4
ASME A17.1 Section 5.4 specifically covers private residence elevators, which have different and less restrictive requirements than commercial elevators.
QEI Accessibility, LULA, and Special Installations 1
What does 'LULA' stand for in the context of elevator installations?