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exams begin Application forms: Elevator Mechanic, PDF file; Elevator Mechanic - Restricted, PDF file; Lift Mechanic, PDF file A person applying for an elevator mechanic license examination shall have been employed for at least 1,000 hours per year for five consecutive years immediately preceding the date of license application and the employment includes elevator mechanic work experience in each of the five years. A person applying for an elevator mechanic-restricted license examination shall have been employed for at least 1,000 hours per year for three consecutive years immediately preceding the date of license application and the employment includes elevator mechanic-restricted work experience in each of the three years. A person applying for a lift mechanic license examination shall have been employed for at least 1,000 hours per year for three consecutive years immediately preceding the date of license application and the employment includes lift mechanic work experience in each year of the three years. Example Exam Questions* Elevator mechanic: Since an elevator mechanic will be permitted to install, maintain and repair all types of conveyances the exam will cover those.1. On a vertical platform lift, the power source shall be capable of providing power for the operation of the signaling and communications means for at least ____. A) 30 minutes B) 1 hour C) 2 hours D) 4 hours Correct Answer: D 2009 Comm 18, s. 18.1802 (9) (b) 2 2. Bottom runby for uncounterweighted elevators shall be not less than ______ where the rated speed exceeds 0.15 m/s (30 ft/min.) A) 50mm (1.5 in.) B) 75mm (3 in.) C) 150mm (6 in.) D) 225mm (9 in.) Correct Answer: C 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 2.4.3 3. 2007 ASME A17.1 Final terminal-stopping devices are not required for: A) Electric traction elevators B) Freight elevators C) Hydraulic elevators D) Winding drum freight elevators Correct Answer: C 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 3.25.3 4. For a limited use - limited application (LULA) elevator, the minimum pitch diameter for sheaves and drums used with Elevator Wire Rope shall be not less than ___ times the diameter of the rope. A) 21 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50 Correct Answer: B 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 5.2.1.24.3(a) and (b) 5. The top car clearance on a private residence elevator shall be: A) 152 mm (6 inches). B) 75 mm (3 inches) plus (25 mm) 1 inch for every 0.17 m/s (3.3 fpm) of travel in excess of 0.15 m/s (30 fpm). C) 152 mm (6 inches) plus (25 mm) 1 inch for every 3.3 fpm of travel in excess of 0.15 m/s (30 fpm). D) 225 mm (9 inches). Correct Answer: C 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 5.3.1.3 6. For a vertical platform lift the arc of contact of a suspension means on sheaves or sprocket must be at least: A) 100 degrees B) 200 degrees C) 140 degrees D) 160 degrees Correct Answer: C 2005 ASME A18.1, s. 2.5.3 7. MSDS stand for: A) Management Safety Data Statistics B) Material Safety Data Sheets C) Material Substandard Detail Software D) Material Safety Data Software Correct Answer: B 2005 Field Employees’ Safety Handbook, s. 14.1 * Elevator mechanic - restricted: Since an elevator mechanic will be permitted to maintain and repair all types of conveyances the exam will cover those. 1. On a vertical platform lift, the power source shall be capable of providing power for the operation of the signaling and communications means for at least ____. A) 30 minutes B) 1 hour C) 2 hours D) 4 hours Correct Answer: D 2009 Comm 18, s. 18.1802 (9) (b) 2. 2. Bottom runby for uncounterweighted elevators shall be not less than ______ where the rated speed exceeds 0.15 m/s (30 ft/min.) A) 50mm (1.5 in.) B) 75mm (3 in.) C) 150mm (6 in.) D) 225mm (9 in.) Correct Answer: C 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 2.4.3 3. 2007 ASME A17.1 Final terminal-stopping devices are not required for: A) Electric traction elevators B) Freight elevators C) Hydraulic elevators D) Winding drum freight elevators Correct Answer: C 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 3.25.3 4. For a limited use - limited application (LULA) elevator, the minimum pitch diameter for sheaves and drums used with Elevator Wire Rope shall be not less than ___ times the diameter of the rope. A) 21 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50 Correct Answer: B 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 5.2.1.24.3(a) and (b) 5. The top car clearance on a private residence elevator shall be: A) 152 mm (6 inches). B) 75 mm (3 inches) plus (25 mm) 1 inch for every 0.17 m/s (3.3 fpm) of travel in excess of 0.15 m/s (30 fpm). C) 152 mm (6 inches) plus (25 mm) 1 inch for every 3.3 fpm of travel in excess of 0.15 m/s (30 fpm). D) 225 mm (9 inches). Correct Answer: C 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 5.3.1.3 6. For a vertical platform lift the arc of contact of a suspension means on sheaves or sprocket must be at least: A) 100 degrees B) 200 degrees C) 140 degrees D) 160 degrees Correct Answer: C 2005 ASME A18.1, s. 2.5.3 7. MSDS stand for: A) Management Safety Data Statistics B) Material Safety Data Sheets C) Material Substandard Detail Software D) Material Safety Data Software Correct Answer: B 2005 Field Employees’ Safety Handbook, s. 14.1 * Lift mechanic: Since an elevator mechanic-restricted will be permitted to install, maintain and repair LULAs, private residence elevators, dumbwaiters and those conveyances covered by ASME A18.1, the exam will have questions pertaining to those types of conveyances and the related codes and standards. 1. On a vertical platform lift, the power source shall be capable of providing power for the operation of the signaling and communications means for at least ____. A) 30 minutes B) 1 hour C) 2 hours D) 4 hours Correct Answer: D 2009 Comm 18, s. 18.1802 (9) (b) 2. 2. For a limited use - limited application (LULA) elevator, the minimum pitch diameter for sheaves and drums used with Elevator Wire Rope shall be not less than ___ times the diameter of the rope. A) 21 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50 Correct Answer: B 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 5.2.1.24.3(a) and (b) 3. The top car clearance on a private residence elevator shall be: A) 152 mm (6 inches). B) 75 mm (3 inches) plus (25 mm) 1 inch for every 0.17 m/s (3.3 fpm) of travel in excess of 0.15 m/s (30 fpm). C) 152 mm (6 inches) plus (25 mm) 1 inch for every 3.3 fpm of travel in excess of 0.15 m/s (30 fpm). D) 225 mm (9 inches). Correct Answer: C 2007 ASME A17.1, s. 5.3.1.3 4. For a vertical platform lift the arc of contact of a suspension means on sheaves or sprocket must be at least: A) 100 degrees B) 200 degrees C) 140 degrees D) 160 degrees Correct Answer: C 2005 ASME A18.1, s. 2.5.3 5. MSDS stand for: A) Management Safety Data Statistics B) Material Safety Data Sheets C) Material Substandard Detail Software D) Material Safety Data Software Correct Answer: B 2005 Field Employees’ Safety Handbook*, s. 14.1 *Note: See the lift mechanic application for information on how to view, download and/or purchase a hard copy of the FES handbook. County Web sites || City/Town/Village Web sites || State Portal || Build Your Business Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, Todd.Taylor@Wisconsin.gov or 608-267-3606 The Department of Safety and Professional Services Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529, or Todd.Taylor@Wisconsin.gov |