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CONTRACTOR
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS i i i i
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TESTING
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SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY AUTHORITY (Questions i i i i i i i
1–15)
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1. An elevator contractor is preparing to submit an application for a
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state license in Indiana. According to Indiana Code governing regulated
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lifting devices, which of the following BEST describes the minimum
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eligibility requirement related to work experience and examination for
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an individual applicant who is not already licensed in another state?
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A. At least one year of general construction experience and completion of
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a safety orientation course approved by the department
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B. At least five years of documented elevator industry experience in
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construction, maintenance, or repair and successful completion of a written
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competency examination approved by the commission C. At least three years
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of electrical apprenticeship experience and passing a hands-on performance
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D. At least two years of supervisory experience in building maintenance and
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completion of an oral interview panel review i i i i i i i
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Correct answer: B i i i
Rationale: An applicant without an equivalent license from another state must
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years in construction, maintenance, or repair work, and must also pass a
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Indiana's elevator contractor licensing provisions. Alternative qualification
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paths include 18 months elevator experience plus 3 years related field
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experience. i
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2. Under Indiana regulated lifting device laws, which entity is
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primarily responsible for issuing elevator contractor licenses and
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overseeing competency examinations?
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A. Local municipal building departments i i i i
B. Private third-party inspection agencies contracted by building owners C.
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The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Fire Prevention and
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Building Safety Commission
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D. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Correct
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answer: C i i
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Rationale: The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, under authority
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of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, administers elevator
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licensing and approves competency examinations under state statute.
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Elevator World, Inc. creates the exam, which is proctored by IDHS.
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3. Which statement BEST defines an "elevator contractor" under Indiana
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A. A person who only performs periodic safety inspections of elevators for
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B. A person who operates elevators for commercial use and collects
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C. A person responsible for construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of
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regulated lifting devices and oversight of substantially all related work on a
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D. A licensed technician who only installs elevator control wiring
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Correct answer: C i i i
Rationale: An elevator contractor is broadly defined as one who constructs,
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repairs, alters, or improves regulated lifting devices and assumes responsibility
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for substantially all elevator-related work within a project scope. This includes
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construction, installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and extension of
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elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and other vertical conveyances.
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4. What is the minimum number of years of documented work experience
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typically required for an Indiana Elevator Contractor License?
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A. 1 year i i
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B. 3 years i i
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C. 5 years i i
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D. 7 years i i
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Correct answer: C i i i
Rationale: An applicant must have at least five years of documented Indiana
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work experience in the construction, maintenance, service, and repair of
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elevators. Alternatively, an applicant may qualify with 18 months of elevator
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experience combined with 3 years of related field experience.
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5. Which type of elevator mechanic license may be issued to an applicant
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with at least one year of work experience?
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A. Full elevator contractor license
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C. Journeyman elevator mechanic license i i i i
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Correct answer: B i i i
Rationale: At least one year of work experience in the elevator industry is
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required if the applicant is seeking an accessibility and residential elevator
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mechanic's license. i i
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6. If an applicant holds an elevator contractor license issued by another
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state, what option is available in Indiana?
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A. No license is required if licensed in another state
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B. The applicant may be eligible to obtain an Indiana Elevator Contractor
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License by reciprocity
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C. The applicant must complete a full five-year apprenticeship
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D. The applicant must retake the entire licensing examination
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Rationale: If you hold an elevator contractor license issued by another state,
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you may be eligible to obtain an Indiana Elevator Contractor License by
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reciprocity. However, the applicant must still meet Indiana's specific
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requirements.
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7. Which Indiana Code Title specifically governs licensing of elevator
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contractors? i
A. IC 22-15-5 i i
B. IC 25-30-1 i i
C. IC 4-33 i i
D. IC 16-41 i i