GITS Elevator Installation and Maintanence Course

Scope

Elevator Installation and Maintenance Category--Class "E": The scope of work of a Class "E" specialty building contractor shall include and be limited to the installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and extension of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and conveyors. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "E" specialty building contractor by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the category.

Examination Content Outline

The Elevator Installation and Maintenance – Class “E” Contractor examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. It is a two (2) hour, open book examination that consists of 50 questions.

Approved References

1. Elevator Maintenance Manual, Zack McCain, 1999
2. ASME A17.1: Handbook: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2004
3. ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevator and Escalators, 2002
4. ASME A17.5: Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, 2005
5. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2008
6. American Electricians Handbook, 2002, 14th edition, Croft/Summers
7. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
8. Ugly's Electrical References, 2002, Hart