QEI - Qualified Elevator Inspector Hoistway and Pit Inspection Questions and Answers

Question 1

During a pit inspection, a QEI notes a permanently installed ladder.
According to ASME A17.1, what is the minimum required horizontal distance between the ladder rungs and the nearest permanent object behind the ladder?

Accepted Answer

4.5 inches

Answer

3.5 inches

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6.0 inches

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7.0 inches

Question 2

While inspecting a newly installed elevator pit, you find a single duplex receptacle. Which of the following is a critical requirement for this receptacle according to the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

Accepted Answer

It must have Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) protection.

Answer

It must be located within 12 inches of the pit floor.

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It must be on a dedicated circuit shared only with the cab lighting.

Answer

It must be a non-locking type receptacle.

Question 3

An inspector is verifying hoistway door clearances on an elevator with swinging doors installed under ASME A17.1-2016. What is the maximum permitted clearance between the hoistway side of the landing door and the edge of the landing sill?

Accepted Answer

3/4 inch (19 mm)

Answer

1/2 inch (13 mm)

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1 inch (25 mm)

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1.25 inches (32 mm)

Question 4

A QEI is performing an inspection in a building where Firefighters' Emergency Operation is provided. What is the minimum pumping capacity required for the sump pump in the elevator pit?

Accepted Answer

3,000 gallons per hour

Answer

1,000 gallons per hour

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2,000 gallons per hour

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5,000 gallons per hour

Question 5

Which of the following is generally prohibited from being installed inside an elevator hoistway, unless it is for the exclusive use of the elevator?

Accepted Answer

Steam pipes for building heat

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Junction boxes for elevator signaling devices

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Guarded light fixtures for illumination

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Traveling cables for car controls

Question 6

During a pit inspection, the inspector must verify the condition and presence of required equipment. Which of the following is NOT a standard component an inspector would typically verify is present and in good condition within the pit?

Accepted Answer

Counterweight sheave

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Car buffer(s)

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Pit stop switch

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Governor rope tension sheave