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MI Class C Journeyperson Platform Lifts (PL) Exam ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
MI Class C Journeyperson Platform Lifts (PL) Exam
This exam certifies specialists in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of platform
lifts and stairway chairlifts. It demands mastery of both national safety standards and Michigan-
specific administrative laws.
The following content areas are covered across all batches:
Michigan Elevator Law & Rules: PA 227 of 1967 (Elevator Safety Board), PA 333 of 1976
(Licensing), and the Michigan Elevator Rules.
ASME A18.1 (Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts): Scope, VPLs, IPLs, and
private residence applications.
ASME A17.1 (Applicable Sections): Safety components, pit requirements, and general elevator
principles that overlap with Class C work.
Electrical Requirements: NEC Article 620, grounding, bonding, disconnects, and control circuit
safety.
ADA Standards (2010): Reach ranges, maneuvering clearances, and tactile requirements for
accessibility.
Safety & Maintenance: Pressure testing, load testing, safeties/governors, and lockout/tagout
(LOTO) procedures.
Questions 1–50
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1. According to Michigan Elevator Law, which document must be submitted prior to
installing a platform lift?
A) Verbal approval from the building owner
B) Submission and approval of a permit application
C) Purchase order from the manufacturer
D) Written estimate from an installer
Answer: B
Rationale: Michigan law requires an approved permit before installing any elevating
device to ensure compliance with safety and construction regulations.
2. The ASME A18.1 standard primarily applies to:
A) Freight elevators only
B) Platform lifts and stairway chairlifts
C) Escalators
D) Dumbwaiters
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A18.1 is specifically designed to cover safety requirements for platform
lifts and stairway chairlifts, not other types of elevators.
3. Under Michigan law, who is authorized to perform maintenance on a platform lift?
A) Any licensed electrician
B) Any building occupant
C) A licensed elevator mechanic or certified technician
D) Any contractor
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Answer: C
Rationale: Maintenance must be performed by a licensed professional trained in
platform lift systems to ensure safety and code compliance.
4. Which of the following is a key safety feature required on platform lifts?
A) Automatic door sensors
B) Emergency stop switch
C) Overload protection
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Platform lifts must include multiple safety features, including automatic door
sensors, emergency stop switches, and overload protection, to comply with ASME
A18.1.
5. Before placing a platform lift in service, which inspection is mandatory?
A) Manufacturer’s internal review
B) Local building inspector review only
C) Initial inspection by a licensed elevator inspector
D) Owner inspection checklist
Answer: C
Rationale: Michigan law requires an initial inspection by a licensed elevator inspector to
verify proper installation and safe operation.
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6. What is the maximum incline permitted for a stairway chairlift according to ASME
A18.1?
A) 15 degrees
B) 30 degrees
C) 45 degrees
D) 60 degrees
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A18.1 specifies that stairway chairlifts should not exceed a 30-degree
incline to ensure safe travel for the user.
7. The rated load of a platform lift must be clearly posted. Why is this required?
A) To comply with fire codes
B) To prevent mechanical overload and ensure safety
C) To inform maintenance personnel only
D) It is optional
Answer: B
Rationale: Posting the rated load ensures that users do not exceed the platform’s
capacity, preventing accidents and equipment damage.
8. Which component prevents the platform from descending if the motor fails?
A) Safety interlock
B) Brake system
C) Control switch
D) Limit switch
MI Class C Journeyperson Platform Lifts (PL) Exam ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
MI Class C Journeyperson Platform Lifts (PL) Exam
This exam certifies specialists in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of platform
lifts and stairway chairlifts. It demands mastery of both national safety standards and Michigan-
specific administrative laws.
The following content areas are covered across all batches:
Michigan Elevator Law & Rules: PA 227 of 1967 (Elevator Safety Board), PA 333 of 1976
(Licensing), and the Michigan Elevator Rules.
ASME A18.1 (Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts): Scope, VPLs, IPLs, and
private residence applications.
ASME A17.1 (Applicable Sections): Safety components, pit requirements, and general elevator
principles that overlap with Class C work.
Electrical Requirements: NEC Article 620, grounding, bonding, disconnects, and control circuit
safety.
ADA Standards (2010): Reach ranges, maneuvering clearances, and tactile requirements for
accessibility.
Safety & Maintenance: Pressure testing, load testing, safeties/governors, and lockout/tagout
(LOTO) procedures.
Questions 1–50
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1. According to Michigan Elevator Law, which document must be submitted prior to
installing a platform lift?
A) Verbal approval from the building owner
B) Submission and approval of a permit application
C) Purchase order from the manufacturer
D) Written estimate from an installer
Answer: B
Rationale: Michigan law requires an approved permit before installing any elevating
device to ensure compliance with safety and construction regulations.
2. The ASME A18.1 standard primarily applies to:
A) Freight elevators only
B) Platform lifts and stairway chairlifts
C) Escalators
D) Dumbwaiters
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A18.1 is specifically designed to cover safety requirements for platform
lifts and stairway chairlifts, not other types of elevators.
3. Under Michigan law, who is authorized to perform maintenance on a platform lift?
A) Any licensed electrician
B) Any building occupant
C) A licensed elevator mechanic or certified technician
D) Any contractor
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Answer: C
Rationale: Maintenance must be performed by a licensed professional trained in
platform lift systems to ensure safety and code compliance.
4. Which of the following is a key safety feature required on platform lifts?
A) Automatic door sensors
B) Emergency stop switch
C) Overload protection
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Platform lifts must include multiple safety features, including automatic door
sensors, emergency stop switches, and overload protection, to comply with ASME
A18.1.
5. Before placing a platform lift in service, which inspection is mandatory?
A) Manufacturer’s internal review
B) Local building inspector review only
C) Initial inspection by a licensed elevator inspector
D) Owner inspection checklist
Answer: C
Rationale: Michigan law requires an initial inspection by a licensed elevator inspector to
verify proper installation and safe operation.
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6. What is the maximum incline permitted for a stairway chairlift according to ASME
A18.1?
A) 15 degrees
B) 30 degrees
C) 45 degrees
D) 60 degrees
Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A18.1 specifies that stairway chairlifts should not exceed a 30-degree
incline to ensure safe travel for the user.
7. The rated load of a platform lift must be clearly posted. Why is this required?
A) To comply with fire codes
B) To prevent mechanical overload and ensure safety
C) To inform maintenance personnel only
D) It is optional
Answer: B
Rationale: Posting the rated load ensures that users do not exceed the platform’s
capacity, preventing accidents and equipment damage.
8. Which component prevents the platform from descending if the motor fails?
A) Safety interlock
B) Brake system
C) Control switch
D) Limit switch
