Georgia Elevator Mechanic

Under Georgia Rule 120-3-25, which state agency oversees elevator mechanic certification?

• AGeorgia Department of Labor
• BOffice of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner (OCI)
• CGeorgia Secretary of State
• DGeorgia Department of Community Affairs

How many classes of elevator mechanic certification does Georgia offer?

• A1 class
• B2 classes
• C3 classes (Class I, Class II, Class IIIR)
• D4 classes

What scope of work does a Georgia Class I elevator mechanic certification permit?

• AMaintenance and repair only
• BResidential elevator work only
• CFull installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of all conveyances
• DInspection only

What scope of work does a Georgia Class II elevator mechanic certification permit?

• AFull installation and alteration
• BMaintenance and repair only
• CResidential elevator work only
• DInspection and testing only

How many years of experience are required for a Georgia Class IIIR elevator mechanic certification?

• A1 year
• B2 years
• C3 years
• D5 years

Under Georgia Rule 120-3-25, what is the minimum passing score required on the elevator mechanic certification exam?

• A60%
• B65%
• C70%
• D80%

How often must Georgia elevator mechanic certifications be renewed?

• AAnnually
• BBiannually (every 2 years)
• CEvery 3 years
• DEvery 5 years

What is the minimum annual continuing education requirement for Georgia elevator mechanic certification renewal?

• A4 hours
• B8 hours
• C16 hours
• D24 hours

Under Georgia Rule 120-3-25, an applicant for elevator mechanic certification must be employed by what type of company?

• AAny general contractor
• BA company holding a Georgia State Elevator Certification
• CAny electrical contractor
• DEmployment is not required

Which nationally recognized training programs does Georgia accept for elevator mechanic certification?

• AOnly manufacturer-specific training
• BNEIEP (National Elevator Industry Educational Program), CET (Certified Elevator Technicia…
• CAny online course
• DOnly Georgia-developed programs

What body reviews and approves all certification and recertification programs for Georgia elevator mechanics?

• AGeorgia Department of Education
• BElevator Advisory Board
• CGeorgia Board of Regents
• DNational Elevator Industry Inc.

What is the certification exam fee for a Georgia elevator mechanic?

• A$50
• B$75
• C$100
• D$150

Through which online portal do Georgia elevator mechanic applicants submit their certification applications?

• AGeorgia Gateway
• BOCI Citizenserve Portal
• CGeorgia Secretary of State Portal
• DFederal OSHA Portal

On what date do all Georgia elevator mechanic certifications expire?

• AJanuary 1
• BMarch 31
• CJuly 1
• DDecember 31

According to ASME A17.1 as adopted by Georgia, what is the primary purpose of the governor on a traction elevator?

• ATo regulate normal car speed
• BTo detect overspeed conditions and trigger the car safety device
• CTo control the door operation
• DTo monitor the counterweight

Under Georgia regulations, what type of inspection is required before a newly installed elevator can be placed in service?

• ANo inspection is required
• BAn acceptance inspection by the OCI or its authorized representative
• COnly a self-inspection by the installing contractor
• DAn inspection by the building owner

What is the function of the lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure in elevator maintenance?

• ATo lock the machine room door
• BTo ensure all energy sources are isolated and secured before maintenance work begins, pre…
• CTo tag equipment for future repair
• DTo lock out unauthorized users

According to ASME A17.1 as adopted by Georgia, what is the minimum number of hoist ropes required on a traction elevator?

• A1
• B2
• C3
• D5

In a hydraulic elevator system, what causes the car to descend?

• AThe pump runs in reverse
• BAn electric motor lowers the car
• CGravity forces oil out of the cylinder through a control valve back to the reservoir
• DThe counterweight pulls the car down

Under Georgia Rule 120-3-25, who is responsible for ensuring that an elevator is properly maintained?

• AThe building tenants
• BThe elevator owner or the owner's agent
• CThe local fire department
• DThe elevator manufacturer

What is the purpose of the rupture valve on a hydraulic elevator in Georgia?

• ATo increase the speed of the car
• BTo stop the car if the hydraulic line ruptures or flow exceeds a preset rate, preventing…
• CTo release air from the system
• DTo control the door operation

According to NEC Article 620 as applied in Georgia, what type of disconnect must be provided for the elevator driving machine?

• AA standard wall switch
• BA fused motor circuit switch or circuit breaker capable of being locked in the open posit…
• CA pull-chain switch
• DNo disconnect is required

What is the function of the Phase I recall in the firefighters' emergency operation system under Georgia-adopted codes?

• ATo allow firefighters to manually drive the elevator
• BTo automatically recall the elevator to a designated landing when a fire alarm is activat…
• CTo shut off the building's main power
• DTo spray water in the hoistway

Under Georgia-adopted ASME A17.1, what is the purpose of the unintended car movement (UCM) protection?

• ATo prevent the car from being called to the wrong floor
• BTo detect and stop unintended car movement away from a landing with the doors open
• CTo prevent vandalism
• DTo control elevator traffic during peak hours

What is the purpose of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) in a modern elevator installation?

• ATo provide backup power
• BTo control motor speed and torque by varying the frequency and voltage of the electrical…
• CTo monitor fire alarms
• DTo operate the emergency phone

What type of buffer is required at the bottom of the hoistway for elevators with rated speeds over 200 fpm under ASME A17.1?

• ASpring buffer
• BOil (hydraulic) buffer
• CRubber buffer
• DNo buffer is required

Under Georgia regulations, what must an elevator owner do after an elevator has been involved in an accident resulting in injury?

• ANothing if the injury was minor
• BReport the accident to the OCI promptly and preserve the scene for investigation
• COnly notify the building insurance company
• DFile a report with the local police only

What is the function of the hoistway door interlock on an elevator?

• ATo slow down the elevator
• BTo prevent the hoistway door from opening when the car is not at the landing and to preve…
• CTo control elevator speed
• DTo provide emergency lighting

According to ASME A17.1 as adopted in Georgia, what emergency communication system is required in elevator cars?

• AA standard cell phone
• BA two-way communication system connected to a location staffed 24 hours a day
• CA text-only display
• DNo communication system is required

What is the purpose of the car-top inspection station?

• ATo allow passengers to exit in an emergency
• BTo provide authorized maintenance personnel a means to operate the elevator at reduced sp…
• CTo house fire extinguishers
• DTo provide ventilation

Under Georgia regulations, what happens if an elevator fails its periodic inspection?

• AThe elevator can continue operating indefinitely
• BThe elevator may be taken out of service until all violations are corrected and re-inspec…
• CA warning letter is issued but no action is taken
• DThe owner has 5 years to make corrections

What is the counterweight designed to balance in a traction elevator?

• AOnly the weight of the hoist ropes
• BThe weight of the car plus approximately 40-50% of the rated load capacity
• CTwice the rated load capacity
• DThe weight of the machine room equipment

Under NEC Article 620, what GFCI requirement exists for receptacles in elevator pits in Georgia?

• ANo GFCI is required
• BAll 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles must be GFCI protected
• COnly outdoor receptacles need GFCI
• DGFCI is optional

What is the purpose of the pressure relief valve on a hydraulic elevator?

• ATo increase system pressure
• BTo limit maximum system pressure to prevent damage to the cylinder, piping, and fittings
• CTo measure oil temperature
• DTo control door speed

Under ASME A17.1 as adopted in Georgia, how often must a Category 1 periodic test be performed on traction elevators?

• AEvery 6 months
• BEvery year (annually)
• CEvery 3 years
• DEvery 5 years

What is the purpose of the leveling system on an elevator?

• ATo balance the building
• BTo automatically bring the car floor to the exact level of the landing floor for safe ent…
• CTo level the guide rails
• DTo measure the weight of passengers

According to Georgia Rule 120-3-25, what is required regarding the use of temporary elevators during construction?

• ANo regulations exist for temporary construction elevators
• BTemporary use of permanent elevators and temporary construction elevators must comply wit…
• CAny elevator can be used without restrictions during construction
• DOnly freight elevators may be used during construction

What is the function of the machine brake on a traction elevator?

• ATo accelerate the car
• BTo hold the car stationary when the motor is de-energized and provide emergency stopping
• CTo operate the doors
• DTo lubricate the ropes

Under ASME A17.1, what is the maximum permitted closing force for a power-operated elevator door?

• A10 pounds
• B20 pounds
• C30 pounds (kinetic energy not to exceed 2.5 ft-lbf)
• D50 pounds

What is the biannual renewal fee for a Georgia elevator mechanic certification?

• A$25
• B$50
• C$75
• D$100

What is the purpose of the low-oil protection switch on a hydraulic elevator?

• ATo measure oil quality
• BTo shut down the elevator if the hydraulic oil level falls below a safe minimum, preventi…
• CTo add oil automatically
• DTo cool the oil

According to ASME A17.1, what is the minimum safety factor required for hoist ropes on a passenger traction elevator?

• A5:1
• B6:1
• C7.6:1
• D10:1

What should be inspected during a routine check of elevator hoist ropes?

• AOnly the rope color
• BBroken wires, corrosion, diameter reduction, rope lay changes, and equal tension between…
• COnly whether the ropes are lubricated
• DOnly the rope end connections

Under Georgia Rule 120-3-25, what must be submitted with a renewal application for elevator mechanic certification?

• AOnly the renewal fee
• BDocumentation of training, certification, and classes completed in the previous year (min…
• CA new exam score
• DA letter from the building owner

What is the function of the door zone restriction under ASME A17.1?

• ATo control the color of the doors
• BTo prevent doors from opening when the car is not within a defined zone of a landing, pre…
• CTo limit the number of doors on an elevator
• DTo control door speed only

What is the purpose of the pit stop switch in an elevator?

• ATo call the car to the pit level
• BTo enable maintenance personnel in the pit to stop the elevator and prevent car movement…
• CTo test pit drainage
• DTo activate the sump pump