Elevator Mechanic Exam Review
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | Elevator
Mechanic | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Note: As of 2026, ASME A17.1-2025/CSA B44-25 has been published (January 2026) and is beginning to
supersede A17.1-2022 in some jurisdictions, though most US jurisdictions currently enforce A17.1-2022.
This exam aligns with both editions where applicable, with emphasis on the code provisions most widely
adopted for the 2026/2027 cycle.
SECTION 1: SAFETY & CODES (ASME A17.1, OSHA, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT) — 12 Questions
Q1: According to ASME A17.1, which of the following is the minimum required fire-resistance rating for
a machine room enclosure when the machine room is located within the building structure?
A. 1-hour fire-resistance rating
B. 2-hour fire-resistance rating [CORRECT]
C. 3-hour fire-resistance rating
D. 4-hour fire-resistance rating
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires that machine rooms located within the building structure be enclosed
with construction having a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating to protect elevator equipment and
prevent fire spread.
Q2: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout), what must a mechanic do immediately after
applying a lockout device to an elevator mainline disconnect?
A. Begin disassembling the controller cabinet
B. Notify the building manager by phone
C. Verify de-energization by testing the circuit with a properly rated voltmeter [CORRECT]
D. Place a warning tag on the elevator entrance door
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA LOTO procedures require verification of de-energization through testing before any
work begins; this "test before touch" principle is critical for elevator electrical safety.
Q3: Which ASME A17.1 provision requires that all receptacles located within 25 feet of elevator
equipment in machine rooms, control rooms, and machinery spaces be protected by GFCI?
A. Section 2.8.1
B. Section 2.8.3 [CORRECT]
C. Section 2.8.5
D. Section 2.8.7
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 Section 2.8.3 specifically mandates GFCI protection for receptacles within 25 feet
of elevator equipment to prevent electrical shock hazards in damp or conductive environments.
Q4: Per ASME A17.1, the minimum required horizontal clearance between the edge of an elevator
controller and any wall or fixed obstruction in a machine room is:
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 24 inches [CORRECT]
D. 36 inches
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A17.1 requires a minimum 24-inch clearance around controllers for safe access, maintenance,
and emergency egress; this ensures technicians can work without obstruction.
Q5: When performing hoistway work requiring access to the car top, OSHA requires which fall
protection measure?
A. A standard guardrail system only
B. A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) attached to an approved anchor point [CORRECT]
C. A safety net system only
D. A warning line system only
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: OSHA mandates personal fall arrest systems for hoistway access work because guardrails may
be impractical; the PFAS must be attached to an approved anchor capable of supporting 5,000 pounds
per worker.
Q6: The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for elevator code enforcement is typically defined as:
A. The elevator manufacturer only
B. The property owner or building manager
C. The state or local governmental agency responsible for elevator safety [CORRECT]
D. The insurance underwriter for the building
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The AHJ is the governmental entity (state elevator division, city building department, or fire
marshal) with statutory authority to adopt, interpret, and enforce the elevator safety code.
Q7: During a lockout/tagout procedure, an energy-isolating device for hydraulic elevator work must
include which of the following?
A. Only the car door disconnect switch
B. The mainline disconnect and the hydraulic pump motor disconnect [CORRECT]
C. The emergency stop switch in the pit
D. The car top inspection station only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both the mainline disconnect and hydraulic pump motor disconnect must be locked out to
isolate all energy sources; the pump can still build pressure even if the mainline is open.
Q8: ASME A17.1 requires that machine room doors swing in which direction and have what
characteristics?
A. Inward, hollow core, self-closing
B. Outward, solid core, self-closing, lockable [CORRECT]
C. Outward, hollow core, manual close
D. Inward, solid core, lockable
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Machine room doors must swing outward for emergency egress, be solid core for fire
resistance, self-closing to maintain fire separation, and lockable to prevent unauthorized access.
Q9: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, who is authorized to remove a lockout device from an energy-
isolating device?
A. Any mechanic on the job site
B. Only the employee who applied the lock, or under specific documented procedures if that employee
is unavailable [CORRECT]
C. The building engineer or facility manager
D. The elevator company supervisor only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OSHA strictly limits lock removal to the applying employee to ensure no one else energizes
equipment while a worker is still exposed; removal by others requires documented verification
procedures.
Q10: Per ASME A17.1, the minimum illumination level required in an elevator machine room is:
A. 5 foot-candles
B. 10 foot-candles [CORRECT]
C. 15 foot-candles
D. 20 foot-candles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A17.1 mandates a minimum of 10 foot-candles (approximately 108 lux) at floor level in
machine rooms to ensure safe inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting visibility.
Q11: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a "group lockout box" when multiple
mechanics are working on the same elevator?
A. To store spare locks and tags
B. To secure the key to the energy-isolating device lock while each mechanic places their personal lock
on the box [CORRECT]
C. To hold the elevator keys for all floors
D. To store the building's elevator maintenance log
Correct Answer: B
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | Elevator
Mechanic | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Note: As of 2026, ASME A17.1-2025/CSA B44-25 has been published (January 2026) and is beginning to
supersede A17.1-2022 in some jurisdictions, though most US jurisdictions currently enforce A17.1-2022.
This exam aligns with both editions where applicable, with emphasis on the code provisions most widely
adopted for the 2026/2027 cycle.
SECTION 1: SAFETY & CODES (ASME A17.1, OSHA, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT) — 12 Questions
Q1: According to ASME A17.1, which of the following is the minimum required fire-resistance rating for
a machine room enclosure when the machine room is located within the building structure?
A. 1-hour fire-resistance rating
B. 2-hour fire-resistance rating [CORRECT]
C. 3-hour fire-resistance rating
D. 4-hour fire-resistance rating
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires that machine rooms located within the building structure be enclosed
with construction having a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating to protect elevator equipment and
prevent fire spread.
Q2: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout), what must a mechanic do immediately after
applying a lockout device to an elevator mainline disconnect?
A. Begin disassembling the controller cabinet
B. Notify the building manager by phone
C. Verify de-energization by testing the circuit with a properly rated voltmeter [CORRECT]
D. Place a warning tag on the elevator entrance door
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSHA LOTO procedures require verification of de-energization through testing before any
work begins; this "test before touch" principle is critical for elevator electrical safety.
Q3: Which ASME A17.1 provision requires that all receptacles located within 25 feet of elevator
equipment in machine rooms, control rooms, and machinery spaces be protected by GFCI?
A. Section 2.8.1
B. Section 2.8.3 [CORRECT]
C. Section 2.8.5
D. Section 2.8.7
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 Section 2.8.3 specifically mandates GFCI protection for receptacles within 25 feet
of elevator equipment to prevent electrical shock hazards in damp or conductive environments.
Q4: Per ASME A17.1, the minimum required horizontal clearance between the edge of an elevator
controller and any wall or fixed obstruction in a machine room is:
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 24 inches [CORRECT]
D. 36 inches
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A17.1 requires a minimum 24-inch clearance around controllers for safe access, maintenance,
and emergency egress; this ensures technicians can work without obstruction.
Q5: When performing hoistway work requiring access to the car top, OSHA requires which fall
protection measure?
A. A standard guardrail system only
B. A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) attached to an approved anchor point [CORRECT]
C. A safety net system only
D. A warning line system only
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: OSHA mandates personal fall arrest systems for hoistway access work because guardrails may
be impractical; the PFAS must be attached to an approved anchor capable of supporting 5,000 pounds
per worker.
Q6: The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for elevator code enforcement is typically defined as:
A. The elevator manufacturer only
B. The property owner or building manager
C. The state or local governmental agency responsible for elevator safety [CORRECT]
D. The insurance underwriter for the building
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The AHJ is the governmental entity (state elevator division, city building department, or fire
marshal) with statutory authority to adopt, interpret, and enforce the elevator safety code.
Q7: During a lockout/tagout procedure, an energy-isolating device for hydraulic elevator work must
include which of the following?
A. Only the car door disconnect switch
B. The mainline disconnect and the hydraulic pump motor disconnect [CORRECT]
C. The emergency stop switch in the pit
D. The car top inspection station only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both the mainline disconnect and hydraulic pump motor disconnect must be locked out to
isolate all energy sources; the pump can still build pressure even if the mainline is open.
Q8: ASME A17.1 requires that machine room doors swing in which direction and have what
characteristics?
A. Inward, hollow core, self-closing
B. Outward, solid core, self-closing, lockable [CORRECT]
C. Outward, hollow core, manual close
D. Inward, solid core, lockable
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Machine room doors must swing outward for emergency egress, be solid core for fire
resistance, self-closing to maintain fire separation, and lockable to prevent unauthorized access.
Q9: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, who is authorized to remove a lockout device from an energy-
isolating device?
A. Any mechanic on the job site
B. Only the employee who applied the lock, or under specific documented procedures if that employee
is unavailable [CORRECT]
C. The building engineer or facility manager
D. The elevator company supervisor only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OSHA strictly limits lock removal to the applying employee to ensure no one else energizes
equipment while a worker is still exposed; removal by others requires documented verification
procedures.
Q10: Per ASME A17.1, the minimum illumination level required in an elevator machine room is:
A. 5 foot-candles
B. 10 foot-candles [CORRECT]
C. 15 foot-candles
D. 20 foot-candles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A17.1 mandates a minimum of 10 foot-candles (approximately 108 lux) at floor level in
machine rooms to ensure safe inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting visibility.
Q11: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a "group lockout box" when multiple
mechanics are working on the same elevator?
A. To store spare locks and tags
B. To secure the key to the energy-isolating device lock while each mechanic places their personal lock
on the box [CORRECT]
C. To hold the elevator keys for all floors
D. To store the building's elevator maintenance log
Correct Answer: B
