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North Carolina (NC) (SP-EL) Elevator
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Q1. According to 13 NCAC 15 .0201, which code is primarily
adopted for the design and construction of new elevators in
North Carolina?
A) IBC 2018
B) NEC 2020
C) ASME A17.1
D) NFPA 101
Answer: C
Rationale: The NC Administrative Code explicitly adopts the
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ASME A17.1 (American National Standard Safety Code for
Elevators) with specific state modifications .
Q2. North Carolina modifies ASME A17.1 Rule 2.1.2.1
regarding observation elevators. What is the minimum height
required for the landing enclosure protection?
A) 6 feet 6 inches
B) 8 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 12 feet
Answer: C
Rationale: North Carolina requires the enclosure to extend a
minimum of 10 feet above the floor, constructed of unperforated
material .
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Q3. Regarding "Safety Bulkheads" for buried hydraulic
cylinders (13 NCAC 15 .0201), existing installations (pre-
2004) are exempt from having a safety bulkhead provided
they meet what condition?
A) The cylinder is replaced every 10 years.
B) The cylinder is double-walled.
C) A relief valve test and cylinder test are performed twice per
year.
D) The pit has a dedicated sump pump.
Answer: C
Rationale: Existing cylinders are exempt from the bulkhead
requirement if a relief valve test and system pressure test are
performed two times per year .
Q4. Who has the jurisdiction to grant a variance from the strict
application of the Elevator Code in North Carolina?
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A) Local Building Inspector
B) NC Department of Labor, Elevator Division
C) Property Owner
D) Installing Contractor
Answer: B
Rationale: The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) in NC for
elevators is the NC Department of Labor - Elevator and
Amusement Device Division .
Q5. For a new hydraulic elevator installation in NC, what is
the maximum allowable descent speed via the safety
bulkhead orifice?
A) 100 ft/min
B) 50 ft/min
C) 25 ft/min
D) 14 ft/min
North Carolina (NC) (SP-EL) Elevator
Practice Exam High-Yield Questions
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Q1. According to 13 NCAC 15 .0201, which code is primarily
adopted for the design and construction of new elevators in
North Carolina?
A) IBC 2018
B) NEC 2020
C) ASME A17.1
D) NFPA 101
Answer: C
Rationale: The NC Administrative Code explicitly adopts the
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ASME A17.1 (American National Standard Safety Code for
Elevators) with specific state modifications .
Q2. North Carolina modifies ASME A17.1 Rule 2.1.2.1
regarding observation elevators. What is the minimum height
required for the landing enclosure protection?
A) 6 feet 6 inches
B) 8 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 12 feet
Answer: C
Rationale: North Carolina requires the enclosure to extend a
minimum of 10 feet above the floor, constructed of unperforated
material .
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Q3. Regarding "Safety Bulkheads" for buried hydraulic
cylinders (13 NCAC 15 .0201), existing installations (pre-
2004) are exempt from having a safety bulkhead provided
they meet what condition?
A) The cylinder is replaced every 10 years.
B) The cylinder is double-walled.
C) A relief valve test and cylinder test are performed twice per
year.
D) The pit has a dedicated sump pump.
Answer: C
Rationale: Existing cylinders are exempt from the bulkhead
requirement if a relief valve test and system pressure test are
performed two times per year .
Q4. Who has the jurisdiction to grant a variance from the strict
application of the Elevator Code in North Carolina?
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A) Local Building Inspector
B) NC Department of Labor, Elevator Division
C) Property Owner
D) Installing Contractor
Answer: B
Rationale: The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) in NC for
elevators is the NC Department of Labor - Elevator and
Amusement Device Division .
Q5. For a new hydraulic elevator installation in NC, what is
the maximum allowable descent speed via the safety
bulkhead orifice?
A) 100 ft/min
B) 50 ft/min
C) 25 ft/min
D) 14 ft/min
