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Key Facts: NM Elevator Inspector Exam

75%

Passing Score

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

180 min

Time Allowed

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

5/7/2026

Bulletin Live Date

PSI NM Contractor Bulletin 4/3/2026

NM CID Elevator Inspector is a 60-question PSI exam (live 5/7/2026), 75% pass, 180 minutes, USD 68.88, open-book ASME A17 (bulletin 4/3/2026).

Sample NM Elevator Inspector Practice Questions

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1During a periodic inspection of a commercial passenger elevator, what is the inspector’s primary responsibility?
A.Recertify the original manufacturer’s design calculations
B.Verify that the equipment remains in a safe operating condition under the code edition enforced by the authority having jurisdiction
C.Rewrite the building’s fire-alarm sequence of operations
D.Approve a new rated speed requested by the owner
Explanation: Periodic inspection confirms that an in-service elevator is still safe and that required devices function as intended under the ASME A17.1 edition the AHJ enforces. The inspector does not redesign the machine or change the rated speed. Findings are documented and unsafe equipment is removed from service until corrected.
2ASME A17.1 requires each elevator to have which documented maintenance program available to the inspector?
A.A verbal agreement with the service contractor
B.A manufacturer’s sales brochure kept in the lobby
C.A written Maintenance Control Program (MCP) for that unit
D.A one-time start-up checklist discarded after acceptance
Explanation: ASME A17.1 Section 8.6 requires a written Maintenance Control Program that identifies examinations, tests, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments. The MCP and associated records must be available to the AHJ and the inspector. A brochure or a discarded start-up sheet does not meet the requirement.
3Who is permitted access to a commercial elevator machine room?
A.Any building occupant who needs storage space
B.Janitorial staff storing cleaning chemicals
C.The public during a fire drill
D.Elevator personnel and other persons authorized for that space
Explanation: Machine rooms contain live electrical equipment and moving machinery. ASME A17.1 requires access to be limited to elevator personnel and other authorized persons. Using the room for storage or public access is a common inspection violation.
4How must a machine-room access door be arranged?
A.Self-closing and self-locking, and openable from the inside without a key
B.Held open with a wooden wedge during business hours
C.Lockable from the inside so a mechanic cannot be interrupted
D.A sliding curtain is acceptable if the room is above the hoistway
Explanation: The machine-room door must be self-closing and self-locking so unauthorized persons cannot enter, yet a person inside must be able to exit without a key. Wedges and interior-only deadbolts create entrapment or unauthorized-access hazards and fail inspection.
5What is the minimum illumination ASME A17.1 requires at the floor of a machine room or machinery space?
A.50 lx (5 fc)
B.100 lx (10 fc)
C.200 lx (19 fc)
D.500 lx (50 fc)
Explanation: Permanently installed electric lighting in machinery spaces, machine rooms, control spaces, and control rooms shall provide not less than 200 lx (19 fc) at the floor or working-platform standing surface. The lamps shall be guarded and the switch shall be at the point of entry.
6What is the minimum clear headroom ASME A17.1 requires in a full machine room?
A.6 ft 0 in
B.6 ft 6 in
C.7 ft 0 in
D.8 ft 0 in
Explanation: Clear headroom in a machine room shall be not less than 7 ft. Limited-use/limited-application (LULA) spaces have a smaller permitted headroom, but a standard commercial machine room is measured to the 7 ft rule. Low ducts or piping that cut headroom below 7 ft are a typical violation.
7Which equipment is permitted in an elevator hoistway or machine room?
A.Building domestic-water heaters serving other floors
B.Only machinery and equipment used directly in connection with the elevator
C.Tenant telephone and data racks unrelated to the elevator
D.HVAC equipment serving adjacent offices
Explanation: ASME A17.1 Section 2.8 permits only machinery and equipment used directly in connection with the elevator in hoistways, machine rooms, and control rooms. Unrelated piping, ducts, and electrical gear are prohibited because they create leak, fire, and access hazards.
8What type of portable fire extinguisher does ASME A17.1 require in or convenient to the machine room or machinery space?
A.Water-only Class A extinguisher
B.Class K kitchen extinguisher
C.Halon flooding system in lieu of any portable unit
D.Class ABC extinguisher
Explanation: A Class ABC extinguisher shall be provided in the machine room or convenient to the machinery space and sized for the room. ABC coverage addresses ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and energized electrical equipment typical of elevator machinery.
9What is the minimum illumination required at the elevator pit floor?
A.50 lx (5 fc)
B.100 lx (10 fc)
C.200 lx (19 fc)
D.No permanent lighting is required if a mechanic carries a flashlight
Explanation: Pit lighting shall provide not less than 100 lx (10 fc) at the pit floor. The lamp shall be guarded, and the switch shall be reachable from the pit entrance, typically near the pit stop switch. A portable flashlight does not replace permanent pit lighting.
10Where must the pit stop switch be located, and what type of device is it?
A.In the car operating panel; momentary-contact push button
B.At the designated-level lobby; keyed three-position switch
C.Accessible from the pit entrance; maintained-contact switch marked STOP and RUN
D.On the governor; automatically reset after each trip
Explanation: A pit stop switch must be reachable from the pit access point so a person can stop the elevator before entering. It is a maintained-contact device labeled STOP and RUN so it stays in the stop position while work is performed. Additional pit switches are required in deep pits so a person in the pit can also reach a switch.

About the NM Elevator Inspector Exam

The New Mexico CID Elevator Inspector Examination is the open-book PSI inspector exam that the April 3, 2026 bulletin lists as going live May 7, 2026. It covers ASME A17.1 (2019), ASME A17.2.3 (2020), ASME A17.3 (2005), OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and the Elevator Industry Field Employees' Safety Handbook (2005). The official exam has 60 scored questions, a 75% passing standard (45 points), and 180 minutes allowed. PSI lists the fee at USD 68.88. This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid, not an official PSI form.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

180 minutes

Passing Score

75% (45 of 60 points)

Exam Fee

USD 68.88 (PSI Services LLC (for New Mexico Construction Industries Division))

NM Elevator Inspector Exam Content Outline

60%

Commercial Elevators

Commercial elevator inspection (36 items)

22%

Escalators/Moving Walks

Escalator and moving-walk inspection (13 items)

7%

Dumbwaiters

Dumbwaiter inspection (4 items)

12%

Emergency Service

Emergency and firefighter service (7 items)

How to Pass the NM Elevator Inspector Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% (45 of 60 points)
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 180 minutes
  • Exam fee: USD 68.88

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NM Elevator Inspector Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study ASME A17.1-2019 commercial elevator, firefighter service, and pit/machine-room rules first
2Use ASME A17.2.3 for escalator and moving-walk inspection procedures
3This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI inspector form

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the NM Elevator Inspector exam go live?

The PSI New Mexico Contractor bulletin updated 4/3/2026 states the Elevator Inspector examination is going live 5/7/2026.

How many questions are on the exam?

The official PSI examination has 60 scored questions. Passing is 75% (45 points) within 180 minutes.