LATEST NEW YORK CITY ELEVATOR
INSPECTOR ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
EXAM | FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES.
1. What is the primary code governing elevator
installation and inspection in New York State?
A. NFPA 70
B. ASME A17.1/CSA B44
C. IBC 2021
D. NEC Article 620
Correct answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1/CSA B44 is the national
standard adopted by New York for the design,
construction, and safety of elevators and
escalators .
2. In New York City, which appendix of the
Building Code contains the specific
modifications to the ASME A17.1 code?
,A. Appendix G
B. Appendix K
C. Appendix Q
D. Appendix Z
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Appendix K is the critical document
for NYC inspectors, outlining city-specific
deviations from the national elevator safety
codes .
3. What is the minimum required clear distance
between the top of the elevator car and the
overhead structure when the car is fully loaded?
A. 18 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches
Correct answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires a minimum
overhead clearance of 24 inches for safe
access and to prevent crushing hazards .
,4. According to NYC rules, what is the required
distance of "Runby" clearance at the top of the
hoistway?
A. 18 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches
Correct answer: C
Rationale: NYC Building Code requires 30
inches of clearance above the crosshead when
the car is at the top of its strike, ensuring
technician safety during inspections .
5. What is the maximum allowable vertical
clearance between the car sill and the landing
sill?
A. 0.5 inches
B. 1.25 inches
C. 1.5 inches
D. 2.0 inches
, Correct answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 limits the gap between
the car sill and landing sill to a maximum of 1.25
inches to prevent tripping hazards .
6. Which device is designed to disconnect
power to the elevator motor if the car exceeds a
predetermined speed?
A. The Buffer
B. The Governor Overspeed Switch
C. The Final Limit Switch
D. The Pit Switch
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The governor switch trips electrically
first to slow or stop the car; if speed continues
to increase, the governor then trips
mechanically to set the safeties .
7. "Phase I" Emergency Recall is triggered by
which of the following?
A. A passenger pressing the alarm button
INSPECTOR ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
EXAM | FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES.
1. What is the primary code governing elevator
installation and inspection in New York State?
A. NFPA 70
B. ASME A17.1/CSA B44
C. IBC 2021
D. NEC Article 620
Correct answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1/CSA B44 is the national
standard adopted by New York for the design,
construction, and safety of elevators and
escalators .
2. In New York City, which appendix of the
Building Code contains the specific
modifications to the ASME A17.1 code?
,A. Appendix G
B. Appendix K
C. Appendix Q
D. Appendix Z
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Appendix K is the critical document
for NYC inspectors, outlining city-specific
deviations from the national elevator safety
codes .
3. What is the minimum required clear distance
between the top of the elevator car and the
overhead structure when the car is fully loaded?
A. 18 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches
Correct answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 requires a minimum
overhead clearance of 24 inches for safe
access and to prevent crushing hazards .
,4. According to NYC rules, what is the required
distance of "Runby" clearance at the top of the
hoistway?
A. 18 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 36 inches
Correct answer: C
Rationale: NYC Building Code requires 30
inches of clearance above the crosshead when
the car is at the top of its strike, ensuring
technician safety during inspections .
5. What is the maximum allowable vertical
clearance between the car sill and the landing
sill?
A. 0.5 inches
B. 1.25 inches
C. 1.5 inches
D. 2.0 inches
, Correct answer: B
Rationale: ASME A17.1 limits the gap between
the car sill and landing sill to a maximum of 1.25
inches to prevent tripping hazards .
6. Which device is designed to disconnect
power to the elevator motor if the car exceeds a
predetermined speed?
A. The Buffer
B. The Governor Overspeed Switch
C. The Final Limit Switch
D. The Pit Switch
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The governor switch trips electrically
first to slow or stop the car; if speed continues
to increase, the governor then trips
mechanically to set the safeties .
7. "Phase I" Emergency Recall is triggered by
which of the following?
A. A passenger pressing the alarm button
