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Virginia
Certified Accessibility Mechanic

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Commonwealth of Virginia
DPOR Tradesmen Program

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA  23233
(804) 367-8511
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Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 340-3910
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Content Areas# of
Questions
Wire Rope3
Clearance & Space Limitations5
NEC Requirements for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, & Lifts5
Testing & Inspection3
Mechanical3
Safety4
Controls3
Operating Limitations3
Fire Service3
Maintenance & Repairs3
Emergency Power2
Accessibility Equipment4
Dumbwaiters4
Rigging & Hoisting3
Welding3
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
120
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014, NFPA
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2.
ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2010: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators ($335), 2010, ASME
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3.
ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators ($140), 2011, ASME
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4.
ICC A117.1: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 5th Edition, 2009, ANSI
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5.
ASME A18.1: Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts ($90), 2011, ASME
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6.
Modern Welding, 11th Edition, 2013, Althouse, Turnquist, Bowditch
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7.
Elevator Maintenance Manual, 1999, Elevator World
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8.
Elevator Industry Field Employees' Safety Handbook, 2020, Elevator World
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9.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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10.
Virginia DPOR Rules and Regulations, Title 54.1, Chapter 11 - Individual License and Certification Regulations
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