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

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?

Accepted Answer

100 ft/min

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

50 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

51 inches wide × 51 inches deep

Answer

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.

QEI - Qualified Elevator Inspector Practice Test

QEI - Qualified Elevator Inspector Practice Test

QEI Accessibility, LULA, and Special Installations