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NYC DOB ELEVATOR INSPECTION TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM | BASED ON NYC DOB
REQUIREMENTS, ASME A17.1, NYC BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 30 & NYS INDUSTRIAL CODE RULE 25
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
DOB
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Elevator Inspection Technician Exam Practice
with this focused study resource. It supports review of elevator systems, inspection
procedures, safety requirements, testing standards, equipment components, and
applicable NYC DOB regulations. Use the material to reinforce your technical
knowledge, review key topics, and identify areas that may require additional study.
This resource is suited for elevator inspection technicians, elevator professionals,
safety personnel, and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & LICENSING (Questions 1–25)
Question 1:
Under the New York City Building Code (NYCBC) §3001.2, all elevator
inspectors must be licensed by which entity?
A) New York State Department of Labor
B) New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
C) New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
D) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Answer: B
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) licenses elevator
inspectors. The NYC DOB regulates elevator installation, maintenance,
inspection, testing, and enforcement activities within New York City.
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Question 2:
In New York City, which agency is primarily responsible for overseeing elevator
safety and enforcement?
A) New York State Department of Transportation
B) New York City Department of Buildings
C) New York City Department of Environmental Protection
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Answer: B
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) regulates elevator
installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and enforcement activities
within New York City. Elevator inspectors must be familiar with DOB rules,
codes, and procedures.
Question 3:
What is the minimum amount of qualifying experience required for an Elevator
Agency Inspector applicant immediately preceding the exam application
date?
A) 3 years within the last 5 years
B) 5 years within the last 7 years
C) 7 years within the last 10 years
D) 10 years within the last 15 years
Answer: C
Rationale: An Elevator Agency Inspector applicant must possess a minimum
of 7 years of qualifying experience within the 10 years immediately preceding
the exam application date.
Question 4:
Before obtaining an NYC Elevator Agency Inspector License, an applicant
must complete which OSHA training requirement?
A) OSHA 8-Hour Fall Protection Course
B) OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Standards Course
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C) OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
D) OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course
Answer: B
Rationale: NYC DOB requires Elevator Agency Inspector applicants to
complete an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Standards course as part of the
licensing qualifications.
Question 5:
To obtain an Elevator Agency Director license, which OSHA course must be
completed?
A) OSHA 5-Hour Course
B) OSHA 10-Hour Course
C) OSHA 30-Hour Course
D) OSHA 40-Hour Course
Answer: C
Rationale: Elevator Agency Director applicants must complete the OSHA 30-
Hour General Industry Standards course.
Question 6:
What is the term length for an Elevator Agency Inspector License?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The Elevator Agency Director and Elevator Agency Inspector
licenses have a term of 3 years. The Elevator Agency Technician license has a
term of 2 years.
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Question 7:
At renewal, how many hours of continuing education are required for all
elevator licensees?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: At renewal, all elevator licensees will be required to submit proof
of completion of a continuing education course of at least 8 hours.
Question 8:
Under NYC Administrative Code §28-421.3, what is required for an Elevator
Technician License?
A) A valid driver's license
B) Successful completion of an educational instruction program administered
by NEIEP or NAEC
C) A high school diploma
D) Five years of construction experience
Answer: B
Rationale: §28-421.3 requires that the applicant has successfully completed
an educational instruction program administered by the National Elevator
Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) or the National Association of Elevator
Contractors (NAEC).
Question 9:
Under the NYC DOB licensing structure effective January 1, 2022, individuals
performing elevator work must also obtain:
A) A New York State license only
B) A New York City license
NYC DOB ELEVATOR INSPECTION TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM | BASED ON NYC DOB
REQUIREMENTS, ASME A17.1, NYC BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 30 & NYS INDUSTRIAL CODE RULE 25
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
DOB
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Elevator Inspection Technician Exam Practice
with this focused study resource. It supports review of elevator systems, inspection
procedures, safety requirements, testing standards, equipment components, and
applicable NYC DOB regulations. Use the material to reinforce your technical
knowledge, review key topics, and identify areas that may require additional study.
This resource is suited for elevator inspection technicians, elevator professionals,
safety personnel, and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & LICENSING (Questions 1–25)
Question 1:
Under the New York City Building Code (NYCBC) §3001.2, all elevator
inspectors must be licensed by which entity?
A) New York State Department of Labor
B) New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
C) New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
D) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Answer: B
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) licenses elevator
inspectors. The NYC DOB regulates elevator installation, maintenance,
inspection, testing, and enforcement activities within New York City.
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Question 2:
In New York City, which agency is primarily responsible for overseeing elevator
safety and enforcement?
A) New York State Department of Transportation
B) New York City Department of Buildings
C) New York City Department of Environmental Protection
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Answer: B
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) regulates elevator
installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and enforcement activities
within New York City. Elevator inspectors must be familiar with DOB rules,
codes, and procedures.
Question 3:
What is the minimum amount of qualifying experience required for an Elevator
Agency Inspector applicant immediately preceding the exam application
date?
A) 3 years within the last 5 years
B) 5 years within the last 7 years
C) 7 years within the last 10 years
D) 10 years within the last 15 years
Answer: C
Rationale: An Elevator Agency Inspector applicant must possess a minimum
of 7 years of qualifying experience within the 10 years immediately preceding
the exam application date.
Question 4:
Before obtaining an NYC Elevator Agency Inspector License, an applicant
must complete which OSHA training requirement?
A) OSHA 8-Hour Fall Protection Course
B) OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Standards Course
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C) OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
D) OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course
Answer: B
Rationale: NYC DOB requires Elevator Agency Inspector applicants to
complete an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Standards course as part of the
licensing qualifications.
Question 5:
To obtain an Elevator Agency Director license, which OSHA course must be
completed?
A) OSHA 5-Hour Course
B) OSHA 10-Hour Course
C) OSHA 30-Hour Course
D) OSHA 40-Hour Course
Answer: C
Rationale: Elevator Agency Director applicants must complete the OSHA 30-
Hour General Industry Standards course.
Question 6:
What is the term length for an Elevator Agency Inspector License?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The Elevator Agency Director and Elevator Agency Inspector
licenses have a term of 3 years. The Elevator Agency Technician license has a
term of 2 years.
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Question 7:
At renewal, how many hours of continuing education are required for all
elevator licensees?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: At renewal, all elevator licensees will be required to submit proof
of completion of a continuing education course of at least 8 hours.
Question 8:
Under NYC Administrative Code §28-421.3, what is required for an Elevator
Technician License?
A) A valid driver's license
B) Successful completion of an educational instruction program administered
by NEIEP or NAEC
C) A high school diploma
D) Five years of construction experience
Answer: B
Rationale: §28-421.3 requires that the applicant has successfully completed
an educational instruction program administered by the National Elevator
Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) or the National Association of Elevator
Contractors (NAEC).
Question 9:
Under the NYC DOB licensing structure effective January 1, 2022, individuals
performing elevator work must also obtain:
A) A New York State license only
B) A New York City license
