IN Elevator Mechanic flashcards
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- Governing Illinois agency
- The Office of the State Fire Marshal administers the Elevator Safety and Amusement Ride Safety Act, adopting ASME A17.1/A17.3 and ASTM F24 standards as the technical code for licensed work and inspections in Illinois.
- Elevator mechanic license
- A credential issued by OSFM authorizing a qualified individual to install, alter, maintain, repair, and test elevators and related devices under the adopted code. Work without it is unlawful.
- Elevator contractor license
- A business-level license required to contract for elevator installation, alteration, or repair in Illinois. The contractor must employ licensed mechanics and hold the required insurance and qualifications.
- Apprentice supervision rule
- An apprentice or helper may perform elevator work only under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic. Unsupervised work by an unlicensed person violates the Act and code.
- Periodic inspection requirement
- Elevators and escalators must be inspected at the interval set by OSFM rule, commonly annually, by an OSFM-licensed elevator inspector who documents code compliance and any deficiencies found.
- Operating certificate posting
- A current certificate or permit to operate must be displayed as required, typically in the elevator cab or at the designated location, showing the device passed its most recent required inspection.
- Out-of-service tag
- A notice applied when a device is found unsafe. The device may not operate until the hazard is corrected and the device is reinspected; unauthorized removal of the tag is prohibited.
- Accident reporting duty
- Serious injuries, failures, and accidents involving elevators or amusement rides must be reported to OSFM within the rule-specified time, with the device typically removed from service pending investigation.
- Amusement ride annual inspection
- Each ride must pass an inspection by a qualified inspector before public operation each season, and the required permit must be issued before the ride opens to patrons.
- Daily pre-opening ride check
- The owner or operator must inspect the ride before opening each day of operation, verifying safety devices, restraints, controls, and structural condition before allowing patrons to ride.
- Ride classification categories
- Amusement rides are classified by type, such as permanent, temporary, or traveling devices. Classification determines inspection frequency, permit terms, and which provisions of the ride safety code apply.
- Adopted code edition
- Work must follow the edition of ASME A17.1/A17.3 and ASTM F24 standards currently adopted by OSFM rule, not an older edition the mechanic may have used previously.
- Inspector licensing
- Elevator inspectors must hold an OSFM inspector license, meet qualification and examination requirements, and be free of conflicts of interest with the contractor whose device they inspect.
- Continuing education renewal
- License renewal requires the continuing education hours and code-update training specified by OSFM rule, keeping mechanics current with the adopted code edition and safety requirements.
- Scope of licensed mechanic work
- Licensed mechanics perform installation, alteration, maintenance, repair, and testing within their license category, following the adopted code and manufacturer instructions, and may not exceed that scope.
- Elevator inspector conflict rule
- An inspector may not inspect a device in which the inspector or the inspector's employer has a financial interest, preserving the independence of the required safety inspection.
- Unsafe device removal from service
- When a condition endangers users, the device is taken out of service immediately and remains out of service until corrected and reinspected, regardless of inconvenience to the owner.
- Permit before public operation
- An amusement ride may not be open to the public until the required annual inspection is passed and the permit is issued. Operating without a valid permit is an enforcement violation.
- Owner versus mechanic duties
- The owner/operator holds the daily pre-opening inspection and permit obligations, while the licensed mechanic performs code-compliant maintenance, repair, and testing and reports unsafe conditions.
- Enforcement authority
- OSFM may inspect, cite, suspend or revoke licenses, order devices out of service, and pursue penalties for violations of the Elevator Safety and Amusement Ride Safety Act and its rules.
- Recordkeeping requirement
- Maintenance, repair, inspection, and test records must be kept and made available to OSFM inspectors, documenting that required work was performed by licensed persons on schedule.
- Code compliance during alterations
- Alterations must meet the adopted code edition and may trigger additional inspection and permitting requirements beyond routine maintenance, including documentation of the altered components.
- Inspection before return to service
- After an out-of-service condition or significant repair, the device must be reinspected and approved before it may carry passengers again; the mechanic's sign-off alone may not suffice.
- Temporary ride permit
- Traveling or temporary rides require permits and inspections tied to each setup or season, and the ride may not operate at a new location until the required inspection is completed.
- Qualified ride operator
- Ride operators must be trained and qualified on the specific ride, including restraints, emergency procedures, and height or health restrictions, before operating it for the public.
- Restraint and safety device check
- Pre-opening inspection verifies lap bars, seat belts, gates, and interlocks function correctly, since restraint failure is a leading cause of rider injury on amusement devices.
- Elevator maintenance schedule
- Routine maintenance must be performed at the frequency required by code and the maintenance contract, with lubricants, ropes, sheaves, and safety devices checked and documented.
- Escalator inspection focus
- Escalator inspections emphasize handrail speed and condition, step and combplate integrity, skirt panels, and stop devices, because entrapment and falls are the primary hazards.
- Reporting a ride accident
- An accident causing serious injury on an amusement ride must be reported to OSFM within the rule-specified time, and the ride is generally held out of service pending investigation.
- License revocation consequences
- OSFM may suspend or revoke a mechanic's or contractor's license for code violations, unlicensed work, or falsified records, ending the holder's ability to perform regulated work.
- Falsifying inspection records
- Recording an inspection or test that was not actually performed is a violation subject to license discipline and enforcement, and undermines the safety record used by OSFM.
- Device identification and records
- Each elevator and ride carries an identifying number used on permits, inspection reports, and accident reports, allowing OSFM to track inspection history and enforcement actions.