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Safety Codes & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under ASME A17.1, what is the purpose of the 'car leveling device' and what tolerance is permitted?

    Answer: Stops the car within ±½ inch of landing

    ASME A17.1 requires car leveling devices to bring the car to within ±½ inch of the landing floor level to ensure safe egress.

  2. Which ASME A17.1 requirement mandates that a hydraulic elevator have a low-oil safety device?

    Answer: Rule 3.19.3

    ASME A17.1 Rule 3.19.3 requires hydraulic elevators to have a low-oil safety device that stops descent when oil level drops below a safe minimum.

  3. Under ASME A17.1, what is the minimum width of a firefighters' emergency key switch box access opening?

    Answer: 2 inches

    The standard firefighters' service key switch requires a standard 2-inch wide key slot to accommodate the approved fire department access key.

  4. What does the term 'contract speed' mean in the context of ASME A17.1 elevator regulations?

    Answer: The rated speed for which the elevator is designed and tested

    Contract speed is the rated speed specified in the elevator's contract documents, which forms the basis for all code calculations including buffer sizing and governor settings.

  5. Under ASME A17.1, elevator machine room temperature must be maintained within what range?

    Answer: 50°F to 90°F

    ASME A17.1 requires machine rooms to be maintained between 50°F and 90°F to ensure proper operation of elevator control equipment.

  6. According to ASME A17.1, what action must be taken if an elevator car door reopening device (safety edge) is found to be defective?

    Answer: The elevator must be taken out of service immediately

    A defective door reopening device is a safety-critical fault; ASME A17.1 requires the elevator to be removed from service until the device is repaired.

  7. Which ASME A17.1 rule requires that elevator car and hoistway doors have a maximum kinetic energy limit during closing?

    Answer: Rule 2.13.6

    ASME A17.1 Rule 2.13.6 limits the kinetic energy of closing doors to 7 foot-pounds (or 2.5 foot-pounds for the last inch of travel) to prevent passenger injury.