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Question 1Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Under the Illinois Elevator Safety and Regulation Act, which state body administers elevator inspections and enforces the rules for conveyance equipment in buildings open to the public?

  1. The Department of Labor
  2. The Office of the State Fire Marshal Correct answer.
  3. The Illinois Commerce Commission
  4. The Illinois Department of Public Health

Explanation

The Illinois Elevator Safety and Regulation Act places administration and enforcement of elevator safety with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, which adopts rules and oversees the conveyance safety program. Inspections and licensing of elevator mechanics flow through that office rather than health or labor agencies.

Question 2Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A building owner wants to place a passenger elevator into service after a major alteration. Which step must occur before the unit carries passengers?

  1. The unit must be inspected and certified by the authority having jurisdiction Correct answer.
  2. The mechanic must self-certify on the owner's behalf
  3. A permit must be posted in the machine room only
  4. The fire department must witness a full-load test

Explanation

New and altered conveyances must be inspected by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized inspector and certified before use. A permit alone does not authorize passenger service.

Question 3Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

During a routine inspection, an inspector finds the machine room door is kept unlocked and the room is used for general storage. What is the primary safety concern?

  1. Loss of ventilation for the controller
  2. Increased fire load in the machine room
  3. Unauthorized access to moving machinery and electrical parts Correct answer.
  4. Reduced illumination of the pit

Explanation

Machine rooms must be secured against unauthorized entry because they contain exposed moving machinery, sheaves, and energized electrical equipment. Storage of combustibles is also prohibited, but the access control issue is the primary hazard to untrained persons.

Question 4Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What is the purpose of the governor on a traction elevator?

  1. To regulate car speed by controlling motor current
  2. To detect overspeed and trigger the safety mechanism Correct answer.
  3. To level the car at each landing
  4. To provide emergency lighting

Explanation

The overspeed governor monitors car speed and, when the car exceeds the set tripping speed, mechanically releases the car safeties to stop the car. It is a protective device, not a normal speed control.

Question 5Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An inspector requires a pit ladder in a new installation. Which condition most directly justifies that requirement?

  1. The pit depth exceeds the threshold requiring a means of egress Correct answer.
  2. The car speed exceeds 200 feet per minute
  3. The pit contains a sump pump
  4. The building has more than five floors

Explanation

A pit ladder is required when the pit depth exceeds the code threshold, providing a safe means of egress for maintenance personnel. Speed, building height, and sump pumps do not by themselves trigger the ladder requirement.

Question 6Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which device is designed to stop a descending elevator car if it overtravels the lowest landing?

  1. The door interlock
  2. The governor
  3. The oil buffer Correct answer.
  4. The car safety

Explanation

Buffers, including oil buffers on higher-speed units, are located in the pit to absorb the kinetic energy of an overtraveling car or counterweight. They are the last line of defense against overtravel at the pit.

Question 7Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What does the term "rated load" mean for an elevator?

  1. The weight of the car and its rigging
  2. The load at which the governor trips
  3. The maximum load the unit is designed to carry safely Correct answer.
  4. The counterweight balance point

Explanation

Rated load is the design capacity the elevator is certified to carry, and it drives the required safety device sizing and testing. It is distinct from the dead weight of the car or the balance point.

Question 8Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An amusement ride owner must report a serious injury to the State Fire Marshal. Which event most clearly requires reporting under the ride safety rules?

  1. A ride attendant is reassigned to another ride
  2. A guest feels dizzy after riding
  3. A ride is closed for scheduled maintenance
  4. A guest is transported to a hospital from an injury on the ride Correct answer.

Explanation

Serious injuries requiring off-site medical treatment must be reported to the State Fire Marshal under the amusement ride safety rules. Dizziness without treatment, maintenance closures, and staffing changes are not reportable incidents.

Question 9Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A mechanic is preparing to perform maintenance inside an elevator pit. Which practice best satisfies the intent of the lockout/tagout rules?

  1. Turn off the pit light
  2. Ask the building engineer to watch the disconnect
  3. Apply a personal lock and tag to the mainline disconnect and verify zero energy Correct answer.
  4. Place a sign on the car door

Explanation

Lockout/tagout requires the worker to apply a personal lock and tag at the energy-isolating device and verify that the equipment is de-energized. A watchman or a sign does not provide the required protection.

Question 10Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

During a safety test, a car safety is set on an empty car and the car stops. What must the mechanic verify to confirm the safety is functioning properly?

  1. That the counterweight moves freely
  2. That the governor reset automatically
  3. That the door operator continues to cycle
  4. That the car stops within the required distance and the safety remains engaged Correct answer.

Explanation

The safety test confirms that the safety applies and stops the car within the code-allowed distance, and that the safety stays engaged. Automatic governor reset or door cycling is not the acceptance criterion.

Question 11Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An inspector notes that the car door will open while the car is moving between floors. Which protective device is most likely faulty?

  1. The governor
  2. The buffer
  3. The pit switch
  4. The door interlock Correct answer.

Explanation

Door interlocks prevent the car door from opening unless the car is at a landing and within the unlocking zone. A door opening while moving indicates a failed or bypassed interlock.

Question 12Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What is the function of the counterweight in a traction elevator system?

  1. To provide emergency power
  2. To limit the car's travel
  3. To stop the car in an overspeed condition
  4. To reduce the required motor effort by balancing the car weight Correct answer.

Explanation

The counterweight balances the weight of the car plus a portion of the rated load, reducing the torque the motor must supply. It is not a stopping device or a power source.

Question 13Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A ride inspector observes that a passenger restraint on a high-speed amusement ride does not latch fully. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Post a warning sign and continue operation
  2. Remove the ride from service until the restraint is repaired and verified Correct answer.
  3. Have the operator hold the restraint closed manually
  4. Allow operation with reduced capacity

Explanation

A restraint that does not latch properly is a safety-critical defect, and the ride must be removed from service until repaired and verified. Reduced capacity or manual holding is not acceptable.

Question 14Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which document must be available on site for an amusement ride to demonstrate that it has been inspected and is approved to operate?

  1. The operator's training certificate
  2. The manufacturer's sales brochure
  3. The ride's maintenance log only
  4. The current operating permit or certificate Correct answer.

Explanation

A current permit or certificate of inspection demonstrates that the ride has been inspected and approved for operation. Other documents support maintenance and training but do not authorize operation.

Question 15Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An elevator mechanic finds that the machine room has no permanent lighting and the only light is a portable lamp. Why is this a violation?

  1. The code requires permanent lighting of adequate intensity in the machine room Correct answer.
  2. Portable lamps use too much power
  3. Lighting is only required in the pit
  4. The lamp interferes with the controller

Explanation

Machine rooms must have permanently installed lighting of the required intensity so that equipment can be safely inspected and maintained. A portable lamp does not satisfy the requirement.

Question 16Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What is the main purpose of the pit switch in an elevator installation?

  1. To test the fire service phase
  2. To stop the car from the pit during maintenance Correct answer.
  3. To open the car doors
  4. To reset the governor

Explanation

The pit switch lets a mechanic stop the car from inside the pit during inspection or maintenance. It is a maintenance control, not a door or governor device.

Question 17Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An inspector finds that the car enclosure has a glass panel that is not laminated safety glass. Which concern applies?

  1. The panel will block the door interlock
  2. The panel may shatter and injure occupants Correct answer.
  3. The panel will interfere with the governor
  4. The panel will increase the rated load

Explanation

Glass in car enclosures must be of an approved safety type so that breakage does not produce dangerous shards. Interlocks, rated load, and governor operation are unaffected by the glass type.

Question 18Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A mechanic is asked to test the fire service operation of an elevator. Which behavior confirms Phase I recall is working?

  1. The car returns to the designated landing and opens its doors when the lobby smoke detector activates Correct answer.
  2. The car continues normal operation until a passenger presses the alarm
  3. The car stops at the nearest floor and holds the doors closed
  4. The car travels to the top floor and parks

Explanation

Phase I fire recall returns the car to the designated level and opens the doors in response to a lobby smoke detector. Continued normal operation or parking at the top floor indicates a failure of the recall function.

Question 19Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which factor most directly determines the required buffer type for a traction elevator?

  1. The number of floors served
  2. The size of the machine room
  3. The rated speed of the car Correct answer.
  4. The type of door operator

Explanation

Buffer type depends on rated speed; higher-speed units require oil buffers while lower-speed units may use spring buffers. Floors served, machine room size, and door type do not set the buffer class.

Question 20Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An elevator mechanic discovers that the car top railing is missing on a unit where the code requires one. What is the primary hazard?

  1. Losing door interlock continuity
  2. Overloading the car
  3. Tripping the governor
  4. Falling from the car top during maintenance Correct answer.

Explanation

A car top railing protects mechanics who ride the car top during maintenance from falling off. It has no effect on load capacity, interlocks, or governor operation.

Question 21Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A new elevator installation requires a means to prevent the car from moving with the hoistway door unlocked. Which device performs this function?

  1. The pit switch
  2. The governor
  3. The door interlock and car gate switch Correct answer.
  4. The buffer

Explanation

Door interlocks and car gate switches are arranged so the car cannot move unless the hoistway doors and car gate are closed and locked. This is a fundamental operating safety circuit.

Question 22Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An amusement ride inspector is reviewing the ride's daily inspection record. Which entry best indicates that the pre-opening check was performed correctly?

  1. A signed entry documenting each item checked and the ride's condition before opening Correct answer.
  2. A verbal confirmation from the operator
  3. A photo of the ride entrance
  4. A note that the ride was busy the previous day

Explanation

A proper pre-opening inspection is documented with a signed record listing each item checked and the resulting condition. Verbal confirmation, prior attendance, or a photo does not demonstrate that the check was performed.

Question 23Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A traction elevator with a rated speed of 500 feet per minute is being inspected. Which combination of protective devices must function together to stop the car in an overspeed condition?

  1. The governor and the car safeties Correct answer.
  2. The counterweight and the guide rails
  3. The buffer and the pit switch
  4. The door interlock and the car gate switch

Explanation

In an overspeed event, the governor detects the excessive speed and mechanically trips the car safeties, which grip the guide rails to stop the car. Buffers, interlocks, and the counterweight serve different functions.

Question 24Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An inspector finds that a maintenance mechanic has bypassed a door interlock to move the car between floors during repairs. Which statement best describes the regulatory concern?

  1. Bypassing is allowed during business hours only
  2. Bypassing is acceptable if the mechanic stays in the car
  3. Bypassing is permitted if the building owner approves
  4. Bypassing defeats a required safety circuit and must be removed before the car returns to service Correct answer.

Explanation

Door interlocks are required safety circuits, and bypassing them removes the protection that prevents motion with open doors. Any bypass must be removed and the circuit restored before the car is returned to passenger service.

Question 25Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A building owner proposes to use a freight elevator to carry passengers during a renovation. What is the correct regulatory response?

  1. Prohibit passenger use unless the unit is certified for passenger service Correct answer.
  2. Allow it during off-peak hours
  3. Allow it if the passengers are employees
  4. Allow it if the car is cleaned

Explanation

A freight elevator may carry passengers only if it has been inspected and certified for passenger service, because passenger units must meet additional requirements such as door configuration and safety devices. Employee status or scheduling does not substitute for certification.

Question 26Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Under the Indiana elevator safety rules administered by the State Fire Marshal, which condition requires an elevator to be taken out of service until repaired?

  1. A slightly worn floor covering inside the car
  2. A light fixture burned out in the car operating panel
  3. A car-leveling difference of one-quarter inch at a landing
  4. A failed door interlock that permits the car to move with a hoistway door unlocked Correct answer.

Explanation

A door interlock that fails to prevent car motion with an unlocked hoistway door removes the primary protection against passengers entering an open hoistway and is an unsafe condition requiring the unit to be removed from service. Minor cosmetic items such as floor covering or panel lighting do not defeat a safety device. Leveling tolerances are addressed by the applicable code limits, not automatic shutdown.

Question 27Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An elevator mechanic is injured while performing maintenance and is unable to work for several days. Under Indiana amusement ride and elevator safety reporting practice, what is the mechanic's employer primarily required to do?

  1. Report the injury only if the mechanic files a workers' compensation claim
  2. Notify the State Fire Marshal of the accident as required for reportable incidents Correct answer.
  3. Report nothing because the injury involved an elevator rather than an amusement ride
  4. Wait until the annual inspection to mention the injury to the inspector

Explanation

Accidents involving elevators and amusement rides that cause serious injury must be reported to the State Fire Marshal so the incident can be investigated and unsafe equipment addressed. The reporting duty rests on the owner or operator and is independent of insurance claims. Waiting for the next scheduled inspection defeats the purpose of prompt notification.

Question 28Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which item is part of the required maintenance record keeping for an elevator under the State Fire Marshal's elevator program?

  1. The mechanic's personal tool inventory
  2. The building owner's property tax assessment
  3. The manufacturer's original sales invoice for the elevator
  4. A log of maintenance and repairs performed on the unit Correct answer.

Explanation

Maintenance and repair records document that required servicing was performed and allow inspectors to verify the unit's condition history. Sales invoices, tax records, and personal tool inventories have no bearing on elevator safety compliance. Records must be available for review during inspections.

Question 29Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A mechanic is about to enter the pit of an elevator to inspect the buffer. Which action must be taken before entering?

  1. Place the car on independent service and leave the pit light off
  2. Activate the pit stop switch and confirm the car cannot be moved by normal operation Correct answer.
  3. Ask a passenger to hold the car door open while the mechanic works
  4. Stop the car at a landing, open the doors, and leave the hoistway unguarded

Explanation

Before entering a pit, the mechanic must place the pit stop switch in the stop position and verify the car cannot be started by normal operating controls, protecting against unexpected car movement. The pit must be illuminated, and the hoistway entrance must be guarded or attended. Relying on a passenger to hold a door is never an acceptable safeguard.

Question 30Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

During an inspection, the car safety is tested and the car stops, but the mechanic observes the car slide a short distance before gripping. Which factor most affects the stopping distance of the car safety?

  1. The number of hall call buttons on each floor
  2. The size of the machine room doorway
  3. The color of the car operating panel buttons
  4. The condition of the guide rails and the adjustment of the safety Correct answer.

Explanation

Car safety performance depends on proper adjustment of the safety mechanism and on the condition and lubrication of the guide rails it grips. Poor rail condition or misadjustment lengthens stopping distance and may prevent the safety from holding the rated load. Panel colors, hall buttons, and doorway size do not affect safety operation.

Question 31Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A hydraulic elevator's car drifts downward slowly with the car stopped at a landing and the doors closed. Which component is most likely responsible?

  1. The car position indicator
  2. The lowering valve in the hydraulic power unit Correct answer.
  3. The hall lantern fixture
  4. The car door operator belt

Explanation

Slow downward drift with the car stopped points to a leaking or improperly seating lowering valve or check valve in the hydraulic power unit, allowing fluid to return to the tank. Door operator belts, hall lanterns, and position indicators do not control car height. The valve must be repaired or replaced to prevent uncontrolled lowering.

Question 32Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What is the primary purpose of the governor on a traction elevator?

  1. To regulate the temperature of the machine room
  2. To control the speed of the car door
  3. To detect overspeed and mechanically trip the car safety Correct answer.
  4. To count the number of trips made each day

Explanation

The governor monitors car speed and, when the car exceeds the set overspeed threshold, grips its rope and actuates the car safety to stop the car. It does not manage machine room temperature, count trips, or operate the doors. This overspeed protection is a fundamental safety function on traction elevators.

Question 33Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What does the term "capacity" mean when posted on an elevator certificate?

  1. The maximum load in pounds that the elevator is designed to carry safely Correct answer.
  2. The speed of the elevator in feet per minute
  3. The total weight of the car and counterweight
  4. The maximum number of floors the car can serve

Explanation

The posted capacity is the maximum load the elevator is designed and approved to carry safely, and it governs the number of passengers permitted. It is not a floor count, a system weight, or a speed rating. Exceeding capacity can compromise the car safety and the driving machine.

Question 34Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A mechanic finds that the hoistway door on a passenger elevator can be opened from the landing without a key while the car is at another floor. Which device is intended to prevent this?

  1. The car door closer
  2. The car position indicator
  3. The hall call button
  4. The hoistway door unlocking device that requires a key Correct answer.

Explanation

Hoistway doors must be equipped with an unlocking device that requires a key or special tool so that untrained persons cannot open the door into an empty hoistway. A car door closer, position indicator, or hall button cannot prevent unauthorized opening from the landing. This protects against falls into the hoistway.

Question 35Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which practice best satisfies the requirement for securing an elevator during maintenance when the car must be moved with a hoistway door open?

  1. Leave the bypass installed permanently to speed future service calls
  2. Use the door interlock bypass only under a documented maintenance procedure with the area secured and restored afterward Correct answer.
  3. Remove the interlock and rely on a warning sign
  4. Tape the interlock closed so the door appears locked

Explanation

Moving a car with an open hoistway door requires a controlled maintenance procedure, a secured area, and prompt restoration of the interlock afterward. Permanent bypasses, taped interlocks, or removed devices defeat the safety circuit and create serious fall and crush hazards. The bypass must never become a normal operating condition.

Question 36Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What is the function of the final limit switch on a traction elevator?

  1. To slow the car as it approaches a normal landing
  2. To open the car doors at the top landing
  3. To turn on the car light when a passenger enters
  4. To stop the car if it travels beyond the normal terminal stopping point Correct answer.

Explanation

The final limit switch is a backup protective device that stops the car if normal terminal stopping fails and the car overtravels the permitted terminal landing. Normal slowdown is handled by the terminal stopping devices, not the final limit. It is independent of door operation and car lighting.

Question 37Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An inspector observes that the elevator machine room is used to store paint cans and cleaning supplies. Why is this a violation?

  1. Storage is permitted if the room door is locked
  2. The room must be kept free of storage because it is a dedicated space for elevator equipment and must remain accessible Correct answer.
  3. Storage is permitted because the room is not part of the hoistway
  4. Storage is permitted as long as the cans are less than one gallon each

Explanation

The machine room is a dedicated equipment space that must remain clear, accessible, and free of combustible storage so mechanics can safely service the equipment and the room is not exposed to fire. Paint and cleaning supplies add a fire load and obstruct access. Locking the door or limiting container size does not cure the violation.

Question 38Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which condition on an amusement ride must be corrected before the ride is returned to service?

  1. A faded paint stripe on the loading platform
  2. A passenger restraint that cannot be locked in the closed position Correct answer.
  3. A decorative light on the ride sign is burned out
  4. A missing brochure from the ticket booth

Explanation

A restraint that will not lock in the closed position cannot secure a passenger and is a direct safety hazard that must be corrected before operation resumes. Burned-out signage lighting, faded paint, and missing brochures are cosmetic or informational issues. Restraints are critical safety devices and their proper function is non-negotiable.

Question 39Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An amusement ride operator notices that a safety-related part has been replaced with a non-original part of different dimensions. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Remove the ride from service until the correct part is installed and verified Correct answer.
  2. Continue operation because the ride still runs
  3. Document the change and continue operating normally
  4. Operate the ride at reduced speed until the next inspection

Explanation

Safety-related components must match the design specifications; a part of different dimensions may not perform its intended function and could cause a failure. The ride must be removed from service until the correct part is installed and its function verified. Reduced speed or documentation alone does not restore the intended safety margin.

Question 40Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

What is the purpose of the car door reopen device on a passenger elevator?

  1. To reverse the direction of the car
  2. To reopen the car door if a passenger or object is detected in the door closing path Correct answer.
  3. To hold the door open indefinitely at a landing
  4. To lock the door closed while the car moves

Explanation

The reopen device senses an obstruction in the closing path and reverses the door to prevent injury to passengers or damage to objects. It does not hold doors open indefinitely, lock doors, or change car direction. Proper function of this device is checked during periodic inspections.

Question 41Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A freight elevator is being considered for carrying passengers during a building renovation. What is the correct regulatory position?

  1. Freight elevators may carry passengers if a sign is posted
  2. Freight elevators generally may not be used to carry passengers unless the installation meets passenger elevator requirements Correct answer.
  3. Freight elevators may carry passengers if the ride is short
  4. Freight elevators may carry passengers if the operator holds the car door open

Explanation

Freight elevators are designed and approved for carrying freight, and passenger use is not permitted unless the installation meets the requirements applicable to passenger elevators. Short trips, posted signs, or an operator holding the door do not change the equipment's approval. Passenger safety features such as door protection and car enclosures differ between the two classes.

Question 42Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which document demonstrates that an amusement ride has been inspected and approved for operation in Indiana?

  1. The current inspection certificate or permit issued through the State Fire Marshal Correct answer.
  2. The park's advertising brochure
  3. The ride manufacturer's catalog
  4. The ride operator's training manual

Explanation

The inspection certificate or permit issued through the State Fire Marshal's amusement ride program is the document that shows the ride has been inspected and approved for operation. Catalogs, training manuals, and brochures describe the ride but do not certify its condition. The certificate must be available for review.

Question 43Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An amusement ride's daily pre-opening inspection reveals that a lap bar on one seat does not latch. What must happen before the ride carries passengers?

  1. The ride operates normally because only one seat is affected
  2. The ride operates at half speed until the bar is repaired
  3. The lap bar is tied down with rope and the ride operates
  4. The seat is marked out of service and the ride may operate with that seat empty Correct answer.

Explanation

The defective seat must be taken out of service so no passenger can occupy it, and the ride may operate only if the remaining seats are fully functional and the ride can be safely operated. Operating with a defective restraint in use, tying the bar with rope, or reducing speed does not correct the hazard. Repair of the restraint is required before the seat is returned to service.

Question 44Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A mechanic is testing the emergency phone in an elevator car. Which result confirms the device is functioning as intended?

  1. The phone rings in the machine room only
  2. The phone lights up when the button is pressed
  3. The phone produces a dial tone but no call is placed
  4. A call is completed to a location where someone can respond and summon help Correct answer.

Explanation

The emergency communication device must allow a trapped passenger to reach a location where a responsible person can respond and arrange assistance. A dial tone, a light, or a ring in an unattended machine room does not demonstrate that help can be summoned. The test should confirm an actual two-way communication with a responder.

Question 45Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which situation involving an amusement ride must be reported to the State Fire Marshal?

  1. A ticket booth cash register is out of paper
  2. A rider sustains an injury requiring transport to a hospital after a fall from a ride Correct answer.
  3. A ride is closed early because of rain
  4. A rider loses a hat on the ride

Explanation

Serious injuries connected with the operation of an amusement ride, such as a fall resulting in hospital transport, are reportable so the incident can be investigated. A lost hat, a weather closure, or a cash register supply issue is not a reportable incident. Prompt reporting supports the safety oversight of the ride.

Question 46Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

A hydraulic elevator has a rated speed of 150 feet per minute. Which protective feature is required to prevent the car from descending at excessive speed if the power unit fails?

  1. A car position indicator
  2. A plunger gripping device or other means to stop the car if it descends at excessive speed Correct answer.
  3. A hall lantern
  4. A governor-operated car safety on the guide rails

Explanation

Hydraulic elevators are protected against uncontrolled downward movement by a device that grips the plunger or otherwise stops the car if it descends above a set speed, since the governor-and-safety arrangement used on traction elevators is not the primary means. Indicators and lanterns provide information only. This protection addresses a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure.

Question 47Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An elevator mechanic finds that the car top has no guard rail where the code requires one. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Restrict the elevator to freight use only
  2. Install the required guard rail before returning the elevator to service Correct answer.
  3. Continue operating and install the rail at the next scheduled maintenance
  4. Post a warning sign in the car in place of the rail

Explanation

A required car top guard rail protects mechanics working on the car top from falling into the hoistway, and its absence is a safety code deficiency that must be corrected before the unit returns to service. Deferring the repair, posting a sign, or restricting use does not provide the required protection. The rail must be installed to the code specification.

Question 48Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

Which device prevents the elevator car from moving when any hoistway door is unlocked and open?

  1. The car position indicator
  2. The car light switch
  3. The door interlock and car door contact in the safety circuit Correct answer.
  4. The hall call button

Explanation

The door interlock and car door contact are wired into the safety circuit so the car cannot be started unless every hoistway door is closed and locked and the car door is closed. Indicators, hall buttons, and light switches are not part of the safety circuit. This is the fundamental protection against movement with an open hoistway.

Question 49Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

During a periodic inspection, the inspector finds that the pit ladder is loose at its base and the lowest rung is broken. Why must this be corrected?

  1. The ladder is decorative and its condition does not matter
  2. The ladder condition affects only the car's speed
  3. The ladder only needs to support the inspector's weight once a year
  4. The ladder is used by mechanics to enter and exit the pit safely and a broken rung creates a fall hazard Correct answer.

Explanation

The pit ladder is the primary means of safe access to and egress from the pit, and a loose or broken ladder can cause a fall into the pit or prevent escape in an emergency. Its condition is not cosmetic and must support regular use, not just an annual inspection. Ladder condition does not affect car speed.

Question 50Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety (IDHS State Fire Marshal)

An inspector finds that the elevator's car enclosure has a glass panel that is not laminated safety glass. Which concern applies?

  1. The panel will interfere with hall call registration
  2. The panel will reduce the elevator's rated speed
  3. The panel may shatter into dangerous fragments and injure occupants Correct answer.
  4. The panel will increase the counterweight requirement

Explanation

Glass used in car enclosures must be laminated safety glass so that if it breaks it does not produce sharp fragments that could injure passengers. The glazing material has no effect on rated speed, hall call registration, or counterweight sizing. Noncompliant glazing must be replaced.