TSSA EDM-E study plan

Map the Elevating Devices Code and Regulation domain into a one-page index of the code sections, regulation clauses, and referenced standards it draws on, citing section numbers rather than titles only

Define the scope and definitions used in the elevating devices code, listing at least 20 defined terms and writing your own one-sentence gloss for each

Identify the categories of elevating devices and the registration, permit, and licensing duties that attach to each

Sketch the main mechanical subsystems of a traction elevator (hoist machine, suspension, counterweight, guide rails, car and counterweight safeties) and state the code requirement that governs each

Summarize the inspection, testing, and maintenance obligations imposed by regulation, distinguishing owner, licensed contractor, and inspector duties

Explain the process and grounds for orders, suspensions, and enforcement actions under the regulation

Describe the mechanical arrangement and function of car and counterweight safeties and governors, and state the code conditions under which they must operate

Compare drum, geared traction, and gearless traction machines on suspension, braking, and load-path grounds

Trace the full load path from car frame through suspension ropes to the machine and building structure, annotating each component with its code-governed design factor

Calculate rope safety factors and counterweight balance for at least three worked examples

Explain buffer types, stroke, and stopping-distance requirements and how they interact with rated speed

Describe escalator and moving walk mechanical systems: truss, step band, drive, handrail, and braking, and identify the code clauses that apply

Diagram a traction elevator power circuit from mainline disconnect through motor drive to the hoist machine, labeling every protective device

Explain the logic of the safety chain: which switches are in series, what each one detects, and the order of operation

Describe door operator and door interlock electrical circuits and the code conditions that prevent car motion with doors open

Identify the electrical requirements for machine-room and machinery-space equipment, including disconnects, lighting, and receptacles

Explain variable-voltage and variable-frequency drive operation and how each affects speed, torque, and ride quality

Describe the role of the controller, governor, and overspeed detection in stopping the car, and state the redundancy built into each

Troubleshoot three fault scenarios from symptom to probable cause to confirming test

Explain grounding, bonding, and insulation-testing practices for elevator equipment and why each matters

Build a periodic inspection checklist from the regulation and code, covering monthly, quarterly, annual, and five-year items

Describe lockout and tagout procedure for elevator work and the hazards it controls

Explain pit, car-top, and machine-room safe-work practices, including stop switches, pit ladders, and fall protection

Describe the categories of maintenance records and the retention and reporting requirements that apply to them

Explain the procedures for annual and five-year load, safety, and governor tests and the acceptance criteria for each

Describe the steps of a rope inspection and the retirement criteria that trigger replacement

Explain how to investigate an incident or near miss and what must be reported and to whom

Identify the personal protective equipment and confined-space considerations specific to pit and machine-room work

Complete a full timed practice exam across all four domains and score it by domain

Review every missed item and write a one-sentence rule you will apply next time

Re-derive the five facts you are least confident about from primary sources and write them out from memory

Assemble a one-page formula and clause quick-reference sheet you can rebuild from memory