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VA Certified Accessibility Mechanic Practice
Exam Questions & Rationales VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
VA Certified Accessibility Mechanic Practice Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
Based on Virginia DPOR regulations (18VAC50-30), PSI exam content, and key reference codes,
this exam covers:
• Regulatory & Licensing (18VAC50-30, VA Code § 54.1-1141): Qualification requirements
(3 years experience + 80 hours training or apprenticeship), license renewal (8 CE hours
biennially), scope of work for accessibility mechanics (wheelchair lifts, incline chairlifts,
dumbwaiters ≤300 lbs, residential elevators) , LULA endorsement requirements, and
conditions for license revocation .
• ADA & Building Codes: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as primary federal law,
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) incorporation of accessibility
standards , ICC A117.1 accessible design standards, minimum clear widths (36" for
routes, 32" for doorways) , ramp slope requirements (1:12 max), handrail specifications
(34-38" height), and clear floor space (30" × 48") .
• Mechanical Systems & Equipment: ASME A18.1 (Platform Lifts & Stairway Chairlifts) ,
ASME A17.1/A17.3 (Elevator Safety Codes) , load capacity, wire rope inspection ,
counterweights, screw drive systems , hydraulic fluid viscosity, traction drive
components, and mechanical interlocks.
• Electrical & Safety: National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for elevators,
dumbwaiters, and lifts , fire service mode, emergency power systems, battery backup
testing , lockout/tagout, confined space safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintenance & Inspections: Inspection protocols focusing on safety and functionality ,
clearance requirements for maintenance access , routine lubrication intervals (annually
for guide rails) , limit switches, and Certificate of Use requirements .
QUESTIONS 1-50
1. According to Virginia law (18VAC50-30-45), what is the minimum practical experience
required to qualify for the accessibility mechanic certification exam?
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A) One year of experience in any construction trade
B) Two years of experience in electrical or mechanical work
C) Three years of experience in relevant accessibility equipment work
D) Five years of experience in general contracting
Answer: C) Virginia regulations require three years of practical experience in the construction,
installation, maintenance, service, repair, and testing of wheelchair lifts, incline chairlifts,
dumbwaiters, residential elevators, or related conveyances .
2. Which federal law is the primary authority governing accessibility requirements in Virginia?
A) Fair Housing Act
B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
C) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
D) Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
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Answer: B) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the primary federal civil rights law
prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities and establishing accessibility
standards .
3. How many formal vocational training hours are required in addition to experience for the
accessibility mechanic certification in Virginia?
A) 40 hours
B) 60 hours
C) 80 hours
D) 100 hours
Answer: C) Virginia regulations require 80 hours of formal vocational training, with experience
in excess of three years substituted for formal training at a ratio of one year of experience for 20
hours of formal training (up to 60 hours) .
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4. What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible route under ADA standards?
A) 28 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 48 inches
Answer: C) Accessible routes require a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors and
other specific restrictions .
5. Under 18VAC50-30, which of the following is NOT a required component for maintaining
licensure as a Certified Accessibility Mechanic in Virginia?
A) Completing continuing education courses
B) Passing a written exam
C) Having a college degree in engineering
D) Completing a practical skills assessment
VA Certified Accessibility Mechanic Practice
Exam Questions & Rationales VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
VA Certified Accessibility Mechanic Practice Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
Based on Virginia DPOR regulations (18VAC50-30), PSI exam content, and key reference codes,
this exam covers:
• Regulatory & Licensing (18VAC50-30, VA Code § 54.1-1141): Qualification requirements
(3 years experience + 80 hours training or apprenticeship), license renewal (8 CE hours
biennially), scope of work for accessibility mechanics (wheelchair lifts, incline chairlifts,
dumbwaiters ≤300 lbs, residential elevators) , LULA endorsement requirements, and
conditions for license revocation .
• ADA & Building Codes: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as primary federal law,
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) incorporation of accessibility
standards , ICC A117.1 accessible design standards, minimum clear widths (36" for
routes, 32" for doorways) , ramp slope requirements (1:12 max), handrail specifications
(34-38" height), and clear floor space (30" × 48") .
• Mechanical Systems & Equipment: ASME A18.1 (Platform Lifts & Stairway Chairlifts) ,
ASME A17.1/A17.3 (Elevator Safety Codes) , load capacity, wire rope inspection ,
counterweights, screw drive systems , hydraulic fluid viscosity, traction drive
components, and mechanical interlocks.
• Electrical & Safety: National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for elevators,
dumbwaiters, and lifts , fire service mode, emergency power systems, battery backup
testing , lockout/tagout, confined space safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintenance & Inspections: Inspection protocols focusing on safety and functionality ,
clearance requirements for maintenance access , routine lubrication intervals (annually
for guide rails) , limit switches, and Certificate of Use requirements .
QUESTIONS 1-50
1. According to Virginia law (18VAC50-30-45), what is the minimum practical experience
required to qualify for the accessibility mechanic certification exam?
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A) One year of experience in any construction trade
B) Two years of experience in electrical or mechanical work
C) Three years of experience in relevant accessibility equipment work
D) Five years of experience in general contracting
Answer: C) Virginia regulations require three years of practical experience in the construction,
installation, maintenance, service, repair, and testing of wheelchair lifts, incline chairlifts,
dumbwaiters, residential elevators, or related conveyances .
2. Which federal law is the primary authority governing accessibility requirements in Virginia?
A) Fair Housing Act
B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
C) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
D) Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
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Answer: B) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the primary federal civil rights law
prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities and establishing accessibility
standards .
3. How many formal vocational training hours are required in addition to experience for the
accessibility mechanic certification in Virginia?
A) 40 hours
B) 60 hours
C) 80 hours
D) 100 hours
Answer: C) Virginia regulations require 80 hours of formal vocational training, with experience
in excess of three years substituted for formal training at a ratio of one year of experience for 20
hours of formal training (up to 60 hours) .
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4. What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible route under ADA standards?
A) 28 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 48 inches
Answer: C) Accessible routes require a minimum clear width of 36 inches, except at doors and
other specific restrictions .
5. Under 18VAC50-30, which of the following is NOT a required component for maintaining
licensure as a Certified Accessibility Mechanic in Virginia?
A) Completing continuing education courses
B) Passing a written exam
C) Having a college degree in engineering
D) Completing a practical skills assessment
