Construction Trade Research Area

Alabama
Elevator and Escalator Contractor

Apply for the License

Licensing Board for General Contractors
2525 Fairlane Drive (Executive Park)
Montgomery, AL  36116
Phone: (334) 272-5030 Ext 226
www.genconbd.state.al.us

Exam Administrator

PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN  BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas # of Questions
Wire Rope 2
Clearance and Space Limits 6
Electrical 6
Testing 3
Engineering and Inspection 5
Safety Devices 8
Controls 3
Operating Limitations 2
Drive Mechanisms 3
Fire Service 3
Maintenance and Repairs 5
Escalators and Dumbwaiters 2
Emergency Power 2

Total Number of Test Questions: 50
Time Allowed (minutes): 120
Passing Score: 70%
The state of Alabama also requires that you take and pass a written Business Management exam for this trade.
Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles.  We offer those study materials on a separate Alabama Business and Law web page.

 

Books Allowed in the Exam

1. ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2000, ASME.  
2. ASME A17.3 - Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2002, ASME.  
3. ASME A17.5 - Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, ASME.  
4. National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008, NFPA.  
5. National Elevator Manufacturing Industries Installation Manual, 2000, Elevator World.  
6. ASME A17.1b 2003 Addenda to ASME A17.1-2000, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME.  

You must bring your own reference books to the exam  which adhere to the restrictions stated in the PSI candidate bulletin.

Our Study System   How We Write Our Questions

We currently do not offer study materials for this trade
(based on customer demand or availability of reference books)

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