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New York Elevator Inspector Advanced Certification
ACTUAL Exam ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
New York Elevator Inspector Advanced Certification Overview
The New York Elevator Inspector certification (including NYC-specific Department of Buildings
requirements) demands a mastery of the ASME A17.1 safety code, the A17.2 inspection guide,
and A17.3 for existing elevators. In New York City, inspectors must also be intimately familiar
with NYC Building Code Appendix K.
Key Exam Domains
• Code Compliance: ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators).
• NYC Specifics: Appendix K modified standards and NYC Administrative Code.
• Safety Testing: Category 1 (Annual) and Category 5 (5-year) testing protocols.
• Mechanical & Electrical: Machine room equipment, governor tripping speeds, and
buffer engagement.
• Fire Service: Phase I (Emergency Recall) and Phase II (In-car Emergency Operation).
BATCH 1: Advanced Code, Safety Testing, and NYC Standards
Questions 1–100
1. What is the primary code governing elevator installation and inspection in New York State?
A. NFPA 70
B. ASME A17.1/CSA B44
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C. IBC 2021
D. NEC Article 620
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1/CSA B44 is the national standard adopted by New York for the design,
construction, and safety of elevators and escalators.
2. In New York City, which "Appendix" of the Building Code contains the specific
modifications to the ASME A17.1 code?
A. Appendix G
B. Appendix K
C. Appendix Q
D. Appendix Z
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Appendix K is the critical document for NYC inspectors, as it outlines the city-specific
deviations and additions to the national elevator safety codes.
3. What is the maximum allowable vertical clearance between the car sill and the landing sill?
A. 0.5 inches
B. 1.25 inches
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C. 1.5 inches
D. 2.0 inches
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per ASME A17.1, the sill-to-sill clearance must not exceed 1.25 inches ($32\text{
mm}$) to prevent tripping hazards or items falling into the hoistway.
4. During a Category 5 (5-year) test, at what percentage of the rated load must a traction
elevator's "Safety Test" be performed?
A. 100%
B. 110%
C. 125%
D. 150%
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Traction elevator car safeties are tested with 100% of the rated load at rated speed
to ensure they can effectively stop and hold the car in an overspeed condition.
5. What is the minimum required overhead clearance for a technician standing on top of a car
at its highest point of travel?
A. 24 inches
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B. 30 inches
C. 43 inches
D. 52 inches
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Safety codes require at least 43 inches ($1100\text{ mm}$) of refuge space above
the crosshead when the car is at the top of its strike, ensuring technician safety during
inspections.
6. Which device is designed to disconnect power to the elevator motor if the car exceeds a
predetermined speed?
A. The Buffer
B. The Governor Overspeed Switch
C. The Final Limit Switch
D. The Pit Switch
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Governor Switch trips electrically first to slow or stop the car; if speed continues
to increase, the governor then trips mechanically to set the safeties.
7. "Phase I" Emergency Recall is triggered by which of the following?
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New York Elevator Inspector Advanced Certification
ACTUAL Exam ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
New York Elevator Inspector Advanced Certification Overview
The New York Elevator Inspector certification (including NYC-specific Department of Buildings
requirements) demands a mastery of the ASME A17.1 safety code, the A17.2 inspection guide,
and A17.3 for existing elevators. In New York City, inspectors must also be intimately familiar
with NYC Building Code Appendix K.
Key Exam Domains
• Code Compliance: ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators).
• NYC Specifics: Appendix K modified standards and NYC Administrative Code.
• Safety Testing: Category 1 (Annual) and Category 5 (5-year) testing protocols.
• Mechanical & Electrical: Machine room equipment, governor tripping speeds, and
buffer engagement.
• Fire Service: Phase I (Emergency Recall) and Phase II (In-car Emergency Operation).
BATCH 1: Advanced Code, Safety Testing, and NYC Standards
Questions 1–100
1. What is the primary code governing elevator installation and inspection in New York State?
A. NFPA 70
B. ASME A17.1/CSA B44
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C. IBC 2021
D. NEC Article 620
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1/CSA B44 is the national standard adopted by New York for the design,
construction, and safety of elevators and escalators.
2. In New York City, which "Appendix" of the Building Code contains the specific
modifications to the ASME A17.1 code?
A. Appendix G
B. Appendix K
C. Appendix Q
D. Appendix Z
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Appendix K is the critical document for NYC inspectors, as it outlines the city-specific
deviations and additions to the national elevator safety codes.
3. What is the maximum allowable vertical clearance between the car sill and the landing sill?
A. 0.5 inches
B. 1.25 inches
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C. 1.5 inches
D. 2.0 inches
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per ASME A17.1, the sill-to-sill clearance must not exceed 1.25 inches ($32\text{
mm}$) to prevent tripping hazards or items falling into the hoistway.
4. During a Category 5 (5-year) test, at what percentage of the rated load must a traction
elevator's "Safety Test" be performed?
A. 100%
B. 110%
C. 125%
D. 150%
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Traction elevator car safeties are tested with 100% of the rated load at rated speed
to ensure they can effectively stop and hold the car in an overspeed condition.
5. What is the minimum required overhead clearance for a technician standing on top of a car
at its highest point of travel?
A. 24 inches
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B. 30 inches
C. 43 inches
D. 52 inches
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Safety codes require at least 43 inches ($1100\text{ mm}$) of refuge space above
the crosshead when the car is at the top of its strike, ensuring technician safety during
inspections.
6. Which device is designed to disconnect power to the elevator motor if the car exceeds a
predetermined speed?
A. The Buffer
B. The Governor Overspeed Switch
C. The Final Limit Switch
D. The Pit Switch
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Governor Switch trips electrically first to slow or stop the car; if speed continues
to increase, the governor then trips mechanically to set the safeties.
7. "Phase I" Emergency Recall is triggered by which of the following?
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