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Elevator Agency Inspector License

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Content Outline

Elevator Agency Inspector Written Examination

An Elevator Agency Inspector is authorized to witness periodic inspections and testing for operating elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walkways, wheelchair lifts, and other special hoisting and conveying equipment. Those who pass this examination are qualified to inspect the installations, operation, and repair on new, existing, or relocated elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walkways, wheelchair lifts, and special hoisting and conveying equipment, and trade specific industry knowledge.

Scope of Examination

The examination assesses a candidate’s knowledge of and experience in applying the relevant portions of the NYC Codes, Rules and Regulations, as well as trade specific industry knowledge.

This is an open book examination; however, all references will be provided for you electronically.

 

# of

Questions

Minimum

Passing Score

 Time Allowed
50 35 (70%) 3 hours
Subject Area # of Items References
Elevators 36  
Accessibility 3 ANSI A117.1, ASME 18.1, NYC BC Ch. 11
Electric Elevators 20 ASME A17.1, ASME A17.2, ASME A17.3, ASME  18.1, NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC BC CH. 33, NYC BC App. K, NYC EC
Hydraulic Elevators 8 ASME A17.1, ASME A17.2, ASME A17.3. ASME 18.1, NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC BC Ch. 33, NYC BC App. K, NYC EC
Other Lifts 3 ANSI/ASSE A10.4, ASME A17.1, ASME A17.3, ASME A90.1, ASME B20.1, NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC BC Ch. 33, NYC BC App. K, NYC EC
Administration and Code Requirements 2 NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC ADC Article 304
Escalators 14  
Moving Walkways 1 ASME A17.1, NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC BC App. K, NYC EC
Safety 6 ANSI/ASSE A10.4, ASME A17.1, NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC BC Ch. 33, NYC BC App. K
Maintenance and Testing 5 ANSI/ASSE A10.4, ASME A17.1, ASME A17.2, NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC BC Ch. 33, NYC BC App. K
Administration and Code Requirements 2 NYC BC Ch. 30, NYC ADC Article 304
Note: NYC ADC = NYC Administrative Code. NYC BC = NYC Construction Codes: Building Code. NYC EC = NYC Electrical Code. ASSE = American Society of Safety Engineers. ASME = American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ANSI = American National Standards Institute.

Reference List

Reference List

The reference list provided below includes suggested materials that could assist you in preparing for the examination. The examination questions reference NYC Codes, Rules and Regulations. Please note that the references below may cite portions of other codes, rules, or regulations. You may be tested on information in these additional sources that are applicable to your trade. The knowledge that will be tested in the examinations will be taken from these materials in addition to applied field knowledge of the Elevator Agency Director and Inspector trades.
This is an open book examination; however, ALL REFERENCES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU
**NOTE: You cannot bring hardcopy reference materials to the testing center. Candidates will NOT be allowed to bring their reference materials into the examination.**

  • Chapter 1: Administration
  • Chapter 4: Licensing and Registration of Businesses, Trades and Occupations Engaged in Building Work
  • Article 304.2: Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkways, Material Lifts, Man Lifts and Dumbwaiters.
  • Chapter 11: Accessibility
  • Chapter 30: Elevators and Conveying Systems
  • Chapter 33: Personnel Hoist
  • Appendix K1, K2, K3, and K4: Modified Industry Standards for Elevators and Conveying Systems
  • Based on the 2008 NEC
  • A10.4 – 2007 Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations, 2004
  • A17.1 – 2000: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (with supplements A17.1a – 2002 and A17.1b – 2003) as modified in Appendix K
  • A17.1S – 2005: Supplement to Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as modified in Appendix K
  • A17.2 – 2001: Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks
  • A17.3 – 2002: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalator
  • A17.6 – 2010: Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation and Governor Systems as modified in Appendix K
  • A18.1 – 2005: Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
  • A90.1 – 2003: Safety Standards for Belt Man Lift
  • B20.1 – 2006: Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment as modified in Appendix K
  • A117.1 – 2009: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  • A10.4 – 2007: Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations

Appealing Examination Results

CPS HR’s goal is to provide quality examinations and a pleasant testing experience for candidates. If you are dissatisfied with either and believe CPS HR can correct the problem, please use the comment forms available during your written examination administration or following your practical examination. Your comments will be reviewed by CPS HR.

If you fail the written examination by not more than five (5) percentage points or by only one section of the practical exam, you may submit an appeal. The appeal must state the title of the license examination, your name, return address, the date of the test, and a detailed statement of the grounds for appeal. Your appeal must be received no later than thirty (30) days from the date of notification of failure to pass the license examination. An appeal form can be found on the documents page.

Please review and fill out the Written and Practical Examination Appeal form. Submit your appeal to CPS HR Consulting at [email protected] using the same email address provided to NYC DOB on your
LIC41 (https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/lic41.pdf)
or LIC42 (https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/lic42.pdf).