Elevator Mechanic Practice Exam

A vertical platform lift has a 1-inch clearance. How much does it need to move to meet a ¾ inch code requirement?

1. Move in ¼ inch

2. Move in ½ inch

3. Move out ¼ inch

4. Move out ½ inch

The correct answer is: Move in ¼ inch

To determine how much a vertical platform lift needs to move to meet a ¾ inch code requirement from a 1-inch existing clearance, you need to establish how much of a reduction is necessary to comply with the code. The current clearance of 1 inch exceeds the required ¾ inch by ¼ inch. Therefore, to meet the code, the lift needs to reduce its clearance by this amount. Choosing to move in ¼ inch will decrease the clearance from 1 inch to ¾ inch, thus aligning with the code requirement. This means the correct amount to adjust is indeed a movement of ¼ inch inward.