Vermont
Elevator Mechanic

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State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety 1311 US Route 302 - Berlin, Suite 600 Barre, VT  05641 Phone: (802) 479-7561 www.dps.state.vt.us/fire/licensing/

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Exam Type

OPEN  BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas # of Questions Pre-Installation 6 Machine Room 5 Assemble Hoistway Equipment Cars and Platforms 10 Hydraulics 6 Electrical Materials and Installation 6 Testing 6 Escalators 6 Maintenance and Repair 12 Safety 6 Lifts 6 LULA 6 Local Amendments 5 Total Number of Test Questions: 80 Time Allowed (hours): 4.0 Passing percentage: 70%

Books Allowed in the Exam

1. ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007, ASME.   2. ASME A17.3 - Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2005, ASME.   3. ASME A18.1, 2005, ASME.   4. National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008, NFPA.   5. Elevator Industry Field Employees' Safety Handbook, 2005, Elevator World.   6. Vermont Elevator Safety Rules, 2008.

Additional References (not used to write questions)

1. Vermont Statutes: Electricians and Electrical Installations, Title 26, Chapter 15.

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 Jan-2011