Michigan Elevator Mechanic

Under Michigan's 1967 PA 227, what is the primary purpose of the Elevator Safety Board?

• ATo establish rules and regulations for the safe installation, alteration, maintenance, an…
• BTo license elevator contractors exclusively
• CTo investigate workplace accidents involving elevators
• DTo approve elevator manufacturer designs before production

Which Michigan law establishes the licensing requirements for elevator contractors and journeypersons?

• A1976 PA 333, the Skilled Trades Regulation Act
• B1967 PA 227, the Elevator Safety Act
• CMichigan Building Code Act
• DMichigan Occupational Safety and Health Act

What does a Michigan Class A elevator license authorize the holder to do?

• APerform unlimited elevator work including installation, alteration, maintenance, and repa…
• BPerform maintenance and repair only on existing elevator installations
• CWork only on special types of equipment such as dumbwaiters
• DInstall new elevators only under direct supervision of a master mechanic

What work is a Michigan Class B elevator license holder restricted to?

• AMaintenance and repair of existing elevator installations only
• BAll types of elevator work without restriction
• CInstallation of new elevator systems only
• DWork on escalators and moving walkways exclusively

How many years of continuous experience are required to sit for the Michigan Elevator Journeyperson exam?

• A3 years
• B2 years
• C4 years
• D5 years

Which organization administers the Michigan Elevator Journeyperson exam on behalf of LARA?

• APSI (formerly PSI Services)
• BElevator World, Inc.
• CNAESA International
• DPrometric

The Michigan Elevator Journeyperson exam is administered in what format?

• AOpen book with approved reference materials
• BClosed book with no references allowed
• CClosed book with a clean ASME code book only
• DComputer-adaptive with variable question count

Under Michigan law, which entity within LARA is responsible for elevator inspections and code enforcement?

• ABureau of Construction Codes
• BBureau of Professional Licensing
• CDepartment of Labor and Economic Opportunity
• DMichigan Elevator Safety Board exclusively

According to ASME A17.1-2004, what is the minimum required pit depth for a hydraulic elevator with a rated speed of 150 fpm or less?

• AThe pit depth must accommodate the fully compressed buffer plus clearance as specified in…
• B24 inches regardless of speed
• C36 inches for all hydraulic elevators
• DNo minimum pit depth is specified for hydraulic elevators

Per ASME A17.1-2004 Rule 2.1.1, what is the minimum overhead clearance required above the car top when the car is at the top terminal landing?

• AClearance must be sufficient to allow safe access for maintenance personnel as calculated…
• B12 inches above the highest point on the car top
• C24 inches above the crosshead
• DNo overhead clearance is required if a car-top railing is installed

Under ASME A17.1-2004, what type of buffer is required for elevators operating at speeds exceeding 200 fpm?

• AOil buffers (spring-return oil type)
• BSpring buffers
• CPolyurethane buffers
• DNo buffers are required above 200 fpm

Per ASME A17.1-2004, what is the maximum allowable gap between the hoistway door and the hoistway edge at any landing?

• A3/4 inch
• B1 inch
• C1/2 inch
• D1-1/2 inches

According to ASME A17.1-2004, what is the maximum running clearance between the car platform sill and the hoistway face of the landing sill?

• A3/4 inch
• B1/2 inch
• C1 inch
• D1-1/4 inches

What does ASME A18.1-2003 specifically cover?

• ASafety standard for platform lifts and stairway chairlifts
• BSafety code for elevators and escalators
• CSafety standard for belt manlifts
• DSafety code for construction hoists

ASME A90.1-2003, referenced in the Michigan elevator exam, applies to which type of equipment?

• ABelt manlifts
• BPassenger elevators
• CEscalators and moving walkways
• DConstruction material hoists

Per ASME A17.1-2004, what is the purpose of a governor on a traction elevator?

• ATo detect overspeed conditions and activate the car safety device
• BTo regulate the speed of the hoisting motor
• CTo control door opening and closing speed
• DTo monitor the tension of the hoisting ropes

At what percentage above rated speed must a governor trip on a traction elevator per ASME A17.1-2004?

• AThe governor must trip at a speed not greater than 115% of rated speed for Type A safeties
• BAt exactly 100% of rated speed
• CAt 125% of rated speed for all safety types
• DAt 150% of rated speed regardless of safety type

What is the function of a compensating chain or rope on a high-rise traction elevator?

• ATo equalize the weight of the hoisting ropes on both sides of the sheave as the car trave…
• BTo provide backup suspension in case of hoisting rope failure
• CTo drive the car safety governor mechanism
• DTo dampen car vibration during high-speed travel

Per ASME A17.1-2004, how often must hoisting ropes on a traction elevator be inspected in Michigan?

• AAt regular intervals not exceeding 6 months, with detailed examination annually
• BOnly during the initial acceptance inspection
• CEvery 5 years during major modernization
• DMonthly by the building owner

What is the minimum number of hoisting ropes required on a traction elevator per ASME A17.1-2004?

• AThree ropes
• BTwo ropes
• CFour ropes
• DOne rope with a safety factor of 10

What is the minimum safety factor for hoisting ropes on a traction elevator per ASME A17.1-2004?

• ANot less than 8 for rated speeds up to and including 500 fpm
• BNot less than 6 for all speeds
• CNot less than 10 for all speeds
• DNot less than 5 for low-speed elevators

In a gearless traction elevator, the hoisting motor drives the sheave through what mechanism?

• AThe motor shaft is directly connected to the drive sheave with no gear reduction
• BA worm gear reduction unit
• CA helical gear set
• DA chain and sprocket drive

What is the function of the traction sheave grooves on a geared or gearless elevator machine?

• ATo provide friction between the ropes and sheave to move the car and counterweight
• BTo lock the ropes in place to prevent slipping under any condition
• CTo reduce rope wear by eliminating contact with the sheave
• DTo align the ropes for the deflector sheave

What is the purpose of the counterweight on a traction elevator?

• ATo balance approximately 40-50% of the car capacity plus the car weight, reducing motor l…
• BTo provide an emergency braking force if the ropes break
• CTo drive the car upward using gravity
• DTo tension the governor rope during normal operation

Per ASME A17.1-2004, what must happen if a traction elevator car exceeds its rated capacity?

• AThe car must not start and an overload indicator must activate
• BThe elevator must operate at reduced speed to the nearest floor
• CThe doors must remain open until excess weight is removed but the car may still run
• DNothing specific is required; the ropes provide adequate safety factor

What type of drive system does a hydraulic elevator use to move the car?

• AA hydraulic pump forces oil into a cylinder that pushes a plunger to raise the car
• BAn electric motor drives ropes over a sheave to pull the car
• CA pneumatic compressor pushes air into a tube to lift the car
• DA counterweight descends to raise the car through a mechanical linkage

What is the purpose of a hydraulic elevator check valve?

• ATo prevent the car from descending if a hydraulic line ruptures below the check valve
• BTo regulate the speed of car descent during normal operation
• CTo prevent overpressure in the hydraulic system
• DTo bypass the pump during emergency lowering

What is the function of a pressure relief valve in a hydraulic elevator system?

• ATo limit maximum system pressure and prevent damage to the cylinder, piping, and pump
• BTo control the car speed during normal ascent
• CTo regulate oil temperature in the hydraulic reservoir
• DTo vent air from the hydraulic system during operation

Per ASME A17.1-2004, what is the maximum rated speed for a hydraulic elevator?

• A200 fpm
• B150 fpm
• C300 fpm
• D500 fpm

What causes a hydraulic elevator to creep downward when the pump is not running?

• AInternal leakage past the packing or seals in the hydraulic cylinder or control valve
• BElectrical current leaking through the motor windings
• CExcessive counterweight pulling the car down
• DTemperature expansion of the guide rails

What type of hydraulic fluid is typically used in elevator hydraulic systems?

• APetroleum-based hydraulic oil (such as AW-32 or AW-46)
• BWater
• CBrake fluid (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
• DSynthetic motor oil (5W-30)

In a holeless hydraulic elevator, how is the car lifted?

• ARopes and pistons are arranged so the piston pushes a sheave that multiplies the plunger…
• BA plunger extends from a cylinder buried below the pit floor
• CCompressed air pushes the car up through a pneumatic tube
• DA chain hoist mechanism lifts the car from the machine room

What is the purpose of a low-oil-temperature cutout on a hydraulic elevator?

• ATo prevent operation when oil viscosity is too high due to cold temperatures, which could…
• BTo prevent oil from overheating and losing viscosity
• CTo shut down the system when the oil level is low
• DTo activate a heater in the hydraulic reservoir

Per ASME A17.1-2004, hydraulic elevator underground cylinders must be protected against what hazard?

• ACorrosion and ground contamination from hydraulic oil leaks through a double-bottom or li…
• BSeismic activity and ground shifting
• CExcessive heat from underground geothermal sources
• DVandalism and unauthorized access

Per Michigan Electrical Code (NFPA 70), what is the required disconnecting means for an elevator in the machine room?

• AA single fused switch or circuit breaker lockable in the open position, located within si…
• BA switch located at the main electrical panel only
• CA pull-chain switch mounted on the elevator machine
• DAny accessible circuit breaker in the building

Per NFPA 70 Article 620, where must the machine room disconnect for an elevator be located?

• AWithin sight of the elevator machine or controller and readily accessible
• BIn the main electrical room of the building
• COn the car top adjacent to the inspection station
• DAt the lowest landing near the pit access door

Per NFPA 70, how many disconnects are permitted per elevator in a machine room?

• AA single disconnect that opens all ungrounded supply conductors simultaneously
• BMultiple disconnects, one for each component
• CSeparate disconnects for the motor, controller, and lighting circuits
• DNo specific limit on the number of disconnects

What is the required lighting level in an elevator machine room per NFPA 70 and ASME A17.1-2004?

• AA minimum of 19 foot-candles (200 lux) at floor level
• BA minimum of 5 foot-candles at floor level
• CNo specific lighting level is required
• DA minimum of 50 foot-candles at floor level

Per NFPA 70 Article 620, what is the required GFCI protection in an elevator machine room?

• AA GFCI-protected 125-volt, single-phase receptacle must be provided in the machine room
• BGFCI protection is not required in machine rooms
• COnly receptacles within 6 feet of water sources require GFCI
• DGFCI is required only for receptacles above 240 volts

What type of wiring method is required for elevator traveling cables per NFPA 70?

• AFlexible cables specifically listed for elevator use, such as Type E or EO
• BStandard Romex (NM) cable
• CRigid metal conduit throughout the hoistway
• DDirect-burial rated cable

What is the purpose of the elevator shunt-trip breaker in conjunction with a fire alarm system?

• ATo disconnect power to the elevator before fire sprinklers activate in the hoistway or ma…
• BTo disconnect power to the building's fire alarm system during normal elevator operation
• CTo provide backup power to the elevator during a fire
• DTo activate the elevator's fire service mode

Per ASME A17.1-2004, what is Phase I of firefighters' emergency operation?

• AAutomatic or manual recall of all elevators to the designated landing upon activation of…
• BManual operation of a single elevator by firefighters using a special key
• CShutdown of all elevators and locking of hoistway doors
• DActivation of emergency generator power for elevator operation

What does Phase II of firefighters' emergency operation allow in an elevator?

• AA firefighter with a special key can take manual control of a single elevator car for fir…
• BAll elevators automatically return to the lobby floor
• CThe elevator operates in normal automatic mode but at reduced speed
• DBuilding maintenance can override the fire alarm to resume normal service

Where must the Phase I firefighters' recall key switch be located per ASME A17.1-2004?

• AAt the designated recall landing, typically in or adjacent to the elevator lobby
• BIn the elevator machine room only
• COn the building roof for helicopter access
• DIn the building's fire command center exclusively

Per ASME A17.1-2004, what is the required action when a smoke detector in an elevator lobby activates?

• AThe elevator must automatically recall to the designated landing (Phase I recall)
• BThe elevator continues normal operation until manually recalled
• CThe elevator stops at the next floor and opens its doors
• DThe elevator enters independent service mode

What is the primary purpose of an elevator car-top inspection station?

• ATo allow a mechanic to operate the elevator at reduced speed from the car top during main…
• BTo provide emergency communication with passengers from outside the car
• CTo allow firefighters to control the elevator during emergencies
• DTo monitor elevator speed and position from above

Per ASME A17.1-2004, what is the maximum speed at which an elevator may travel when operating on car-top inspection mode?

• AThe speed must not exceed 150 fpm (feet per minute)
• BNo speed limit applies in inspection mode
• CThe speed must not exceed 75 fpm
• DThe speed must not exceed 300 fpm