GEORGIA ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which code primarily governs the design, installation, and
maintenance of elevators in Georgia?
a) National Electrical Code (NEC)
b) ASME A17.1 / CSA B44
c) International Building Code (IBC)
d) NFPA 70
Rationale: ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 is the standard adopted in Georgia for
elevator safety and installation requirements.
2. How often must elevators be inspected by the state or a certified
inspector in Georgia?
a) Every 6 months
b) Every 2 years
c) Annually
d) Every 5 years
Rationale: Georgia law requires annual inspections to ensure ongoing
safety and compliance.
3. Which of the following is a requirement for a licensed elevator
contractor in Georgia?
, a) Only experience in mechanical work
b) Only electrical work experience
c) Both mechanical and electrical knowledge of elevators
d) No experience required
Rationale: Elevator contractors must demonstrate knowledge in both
mechanical and electrical systems.
4. What type of insurance is required for an elevator contractor in
Georgia?
a) Life insurance
b) Health insurance
c) General liability insurance
d) Workers’ compensation only
Rationale: General liability insurance protects both the contractor and
the public during elevator installation and maintenance.
5. When performing maintenance on an elevator, what is the first
step?
a) Lubricate moving parts
b) De-energize the electrical system
c) Inspect the hoistway
d) Test emergency brakes
Rationale: Safety protocols require that the elevator power is
disconnected before beginning maintenance.
6. A traction elevator differs from a hydraulic elevator in that it:
a) Uses fluid to move the car
b) Is only used in residential buildings
, c) Uses ropes and a counterweight system
d) Cannot have more than two stops
Rationale: Traction elevators are pulled by ropes or belts over a sheave
with a counterweight for balance.
7. What is the minimum headroom required for an elevator machine
room?
a) 6 feet
b) 7 feet
c) 8 feet
d) 7 feet 6 inches
Rationale: ASME A17.1 specifies a minimum headroom of 7 feet 6
inches in machine rooms for safety.
8. Which device prevents an elevator from moving if the doors are
open?
a) Counterweight
b) Governor
c) Interlock
d) Hoist motor
Rationale: Door interlocks ensure the elevator car cannot move when
doors are not fully closed.
9. What is the maximum allowable travel speed for a hydraulic
elevator in a commercial building?
a) 100 fpm
b) 150 fpm
c) 200 fpm
d) 250 fpm
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which code primarily governs the design, installation, and
maintenance of elevators in Georgia?
a) National Electrical Code (NEC)
b) ASME A17.1 / CSA B44
c) International Building Code (IBC)
d) NFPA 70
Rationale: ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 is the standard adopted in Georgia for
elevator safety and installation requirements.
2. How often must elevators be inspected by the state or a certified
inspector in Georgia?
a) Every 6 months
b) Every 2 years
c) Annually
d) Every 5 years
Rationale: Georgia law requires annual inspections to ensure ongoing
safety and compliance.
3. Which of the following is a requirement for a licensed elevator
contractor in Georgia?
, a) Only experience in mechanical work
b) Only electrical work experience
c) Both mechanical and electrical knowledge of elevators
d) No experience required
Rationale: Elevator contractors must demonstrate knowledge in both
mechanical and electrical systems.
4. What type of insurance is required for an elevator contractor in
Georgia?
a) Life insurance
b) Health insurance
c) General liability insurance
d) Workers’ compensation only
Rationale: General liability insurance protects both the contractor and
the public during elevator installation and maintenance.
5. When performing maintenance on an elevator, what is the first
step?
a) Lubricate moving parts
b) De-energize the electrical system
c) Inspect the hoistway
d) Test emergency brakes
Rationale: Safety protocols require that the elevator power is
disconnected before beginning maintenance.
6. A traction elevator differs from a hydraulic elevator in that it:
a) Uses fluid to move the car
b) Is only used in residential buildings
, c) Uses ropes and a counterweight system
d) Cannot have more than two stops
Rationale: Traction elevators are pulled by ropes or belts over a sheave
with a counterweight for balance.
7. What is the minimum headroom required for an elevator machine
room?
a) 6 feet
b) 7 feet
c) 8 feet
d) 7 feet 6 inches
Rationale: ASME A17.1 specifies a minimum headroom of 7 feet 6
inches in machine rooms for safety.
8. Which device prevents an elevator from moving if the doors are
open?
a) Counterweight
b) Governor
c) Interlock
d) Hoist motor
Rationale: Door interlocks ensure the elevator car cannot move when
doors are not fully closed.
9. What is the maximum allowable travel speed for a hydraulic
elevator in a commercial building?
a) 100 fpm
b) 150 fpm
c) 200 fpm
d) 250 fpm
