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Key Facts: NM CID EV-98 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 EV-98 is a 60-question PSI contractor exam (live 5/7/2026), 75% pass, 180 minutes, USD 68.88 (bulletin 4/3/2026).

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1An installer is setting a commercial electric elevator. Under ASME A17.1-2019, a fixed vertical pit ladder is required when the pit extends more than which distance below the sill of the pit access door?
A.900 mm (35 in.)
B.450 mm (18 in.)
C.600 mm (24 in.)
D.1 200 mm (48 in.)
Explanation: ASME A17.1-2019 Requirement 2.2.4.2 requires a noncombustible fixed vertical ladder, located within reach of the access door, whenever the pit extends more than 900 mm (35 in.) below the sill of the lowest hoistway door or separate pit access door. The ladder may be retractable or nonretractable if the listed construction rules are met.
2When installing a nonretractable pit ladder per ASME A17.1-2019, how far must the ladder (or equivalent handgrips) extend above the sill of the pit access door?
A.Not less than 750 mm (29.5 in.)
B.Not less than 1 200 mm (48 in.)
C.Not less than 900 mm (35 in.)
D.Not less than 1 825 mm (72 in.)
Explanation: Requirement 2.2.4.2.1 requires the pit ladder to extend not less than 1 200 mm (48 in.) above the access-door sill, or handgrips to that same height. The extra rise gives a mechanic a secure handhold while stepping onto or off the sill.
3ASME A17.1-2019 pit-ladder rungs, cleats, or steps shall be a minimum of 400 mm (16 in.) wide and spaced on center at which interval?
A.250 mm (10 in.) ± 13 mm
B.350 mm (14 in.) ± 13 mm
C.300 mm (12 in.) ± 13 mm
D.400 mm (16 in.) ± 13 mm
Explanation: Requirement 2.2.4.2.3 sets rung, cleat, or step spacing at 300 mm (12 in.) ± 13 mm (± 0.5 in.) on center, provided to not less than the height of the access-door sill, and designed to minimize slipping. Width is independently required at 400 mm (16 in.), reducible only to 225 mm (9 in.) when an obstruction leaves no other path.
4A commercial hoistway has a building floor below the bottom terminal landing. Per ASME A17.1-2019, pit access by ladder is not permitted when the pit floor is more than which distance below the access-door sill?
A.1 825 mm (72 in.)
B.2 100 mm (83 in.)
C.4 200 mm (165 in.)
D.3 000 mm (120 in.)
Explanation: Requirement 2.2.4.3 prohibits pit access by ladder when the pit floor is more than 3 000 mm (120 in.) below the access-door sill. A separate pit access door is then required. The 4 200 mm (165 in.) allowance applies only when there is no building floor below the bottom terminal landing.
5When a separate pit access door is provided on a commercial elevator, ASME A17.1-2019 requires a minimum clear opening of which size?
A.750 mm (29.5 in.) wide by 1 825 mm (72 in.) high
B.600 mm (24 in.) wide by 1 525 mm (60 in.) high
C.750 mm (29.5 in.) wide by 2 030 mm (80 in.) high
D.900 mm (36 in.) wide by 2 030 mm (80 in.) high
Explanation: Requirement 2.2.4.5(c) requires a separate pit access door to provide a minimum opening of 750 mm (29.5 in.) in width and 1 825 mm (72 in.) in height. The door must also be self-closing, spring-locked, openable from inside the pit without a key, and unlocked from outside only with a Group 1 Security key.
6Under ASME A17.1-2019 Requirement 2.2.4.4, who is permitted to have access to elevator pits?
A.Any building maintenance employee with a master key
B.Elevator personnel only
C.The general contractor’s superintendent during construction only
D.Firefighters using the Phase I key
Explanation: Requirement 2.2.4.4 states that pits shall be accessible only to elevator personnel. Pit access doors and lowest hoistway doors used for pit entry use Group 1 Security keys so unauthorized building staff cannot enter a moving-equipment space.
7A retractable pit ladder lies in the line of movement of the car when it is not fully retracted. What must the installer provide per ASME A17.1-2019?
A.A painted warning stripe on the ladder only
B.A mechanical prop that the mechanic sets after entering the pit
C.A retractable-ladder electrical device that removes power from the driving-machine motor and brake unless the ladder is fully retracted
D.A car-top inspection switch that must be enabled before the ladder can be extended
Explanation: Requirement 2.2.4.2.7 requires a retractable-ladder electrical protective device (see 2.26.2.38) whenever the unretracted ladder can enter the path of the car or counterweight. The device must remove power from the driving-machine motor and brake unless the ladder is fully retracted, so the car cannot run into an extended ladder.
8With the car at the lowest landing, the distance from the pit floor to the underside of the plank channels exceeds 2 100 mm (83 in.). What does ASME A17.1-2019 Requirement 2.2.8 require the installer to provide?
A.A portable A-frame ladder left in the machine room
B.A second pit stop switch only
C.An increase in oil-buffer stroke
D.A permanently installed or permanently stored means to access equipment on the underside of the car
Explanation: Requirement 2.2.8 requires a permanently installed or permanently stored means to reach under-car equipment when that distance exceeds 2 100 mm (83 in.). If a working platform is used, it must meet 2.7.5.3.2 through 2.7.5.3.6 so a mechanic is not expected to climb an improvised ladder under a suspended car.
9ASME A17.1-2019 machine-room and control-room access doors shall be which of the following?
A.Self-closing and self-locking, openable from the inside without a key
B.Held open with a fusible link and lockable only from the corridor
C.Sliding fire doors that can be dogged open during occupancy
D.Unlocked whenever the elevator is on automatic operation
Explanation: Requirement 2.7.3.4.1 requires access doors to be self-closing and self-locking, provided with a spring-type lock that can be opened from the inside without a key, and kept closed and locked. A mechanic who is inside must be able to exit even if the door latches behind them.
10What is the minimum size of an ASME A17.1-2019 access door to a machine room or control room?
A.600 mm (24 in.) wide by 1 825 mm (72 in.) high
B.750 mm (29.5 in.) wide by 2 030 mm (80 in.) high
C.750 mm (29.5 in.) wide by 1 825 mm (72 in.) high
D.915 mm (36 in.) wide by 2 030 mm (80 in.) high
Explanation: Requirement 2.7.3.4.2 requires machine-room and control-room access doors to be a minimum of 750 mm (29.5 in.) wide and 2 030 mm (80 in.) high. Keys to unlock those doors are Group 2 Security (Section 8.1).

About the NM CID EV-98 Exam

The New Mexico CID EV-98 examination covers elevators, escalators, and conveyors as a contractor trade classification. The April 3, 2026 bulletin lists it as going live May 7, 2026. The official open-book PSI exam has 60 scored questions, a 75% passing standard (45 points), and 180 minutes allowed. Allowed references are 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). EV-98 is a distinct identity from GS-9 and from the Elevator Inspector examination. 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 CID EV-98 Exam Content Outline

60%

Commercial Elevators

Commercial elevator construction (36 items)

22%

Escalators/Moving Walks

Escalators and moving walks (13 items)

7%

Dumbwaiters

Dumbwaiters (4 items)

12%

Emergency Service

Emergency and firefighter service (7 items)

How to Pass the NM CID EV-98 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 CID EV-98 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study ASME A17.1-2019 installation and firefighter service from the contractor/installer viewpoint
2This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI form

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EV-98 the same as GS-9 or Elevator Inspector?

No. PSI publishes EV-98, GS-9, and Elevator Inspector as separate examinations. EV-98 and Elevator Inspector share a 60-question commercial-elevator outline; GS-9 adds residential elevators and reduces the commercial-elevator item count.