Edm Elevator Mechanic Practice Test
Free · 140 Questions.

Question 1

Under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, and Ontario Regulation 209/01, which statutory body oversees and enforces elevating device safety in Ontario?

• A. Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group), under standard regulatory procedures.
• B. Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), in accordance with applicable standards.
• C. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).
• D. Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), under established operating protocols.

Explanation: The TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) is Ontario's delegated administrative authority responsible for the safety administration of elevating devices under O. Reg. 209/01.

Question 2

What is the primary safety standard adopted under Ontario Regulation 209/01 for the design, construction, and maintenance of passenger elevators?

• A. Ontario Building Code Part 3 exclusively, under established provincial operating and compliance protocols, under authorized rules.
• B. ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (with Ontario CAD Amendments), under official standards.
• C. CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code, following standard statutory compliance and regulatory procedures.
• D. CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, following standard statutory rules, as defined by policy.

Explanation: Ontario adopts ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) as modified by the Ontario Elevating Devices Code Adoption Document (CAD).

Question 3

What class of TSSA Elevating Devices Mechanic certificate authorizes an individual to install, alter, maintain, and service ALL elevating devices in Ontario?

• A. EDM-A (Elevating Devices Mechanic Class A), as required by official regulations.
• B. EDM-T (Mechanic-in-Training), following standard statutory compliance and regulatory procedures.
• C. EDM-F (Elevating Devices Mechanic Class F - Freight Elevators), in compliance with law.
• D. EDM-B (Elevating Devices Mechanic Class B - Lifts for Persons with Disabilities), under standard rules.

Explanation: An EDM-A certificate is the full, unrestricted elevating devices mechanic certificate covering all passenger, freight, hydraulic, traction, and escalator equipment.

Question 4

Under O. Reg. 209/01, how long is a TSSA Elevating Devices Mechanic certificate valid before it must be renewed?

• A. 1 year (annual renewal with mandatory continuing education), under official standards.
• B. 5 years from date of examination, following standard statutory rules, under authorized rules.
• C. Lifetime validity once certified, pursuant to provincial guidelines, under official standards.
• D. 3 years from date of issuance, as specified in the official syllabus, as required by code.

Explanation: TSSA mechanic certificates must be renewed annually, requiring completion of approved continuing education (CE) modules.

Question 5

Under O. Reg. 209/01, an Elevating Devices Mechanic-in-Training (EDM-T) must work under:

• A. No supervision after completing 90 calendar days of employment, following standard statutory rules.
• B. The supervision of a registered building property manager, pursuant to provincial guidelines, in compliance with law.
• C. The supervision of an electrical contractor holding a Master Electrician licence, under standard rules.
• D. The direct or general supervision of a licensed EDM certificate holder of the appropriate class.

Explanation: An EDM-T is legally permitted to perform work only under the supervision and guidance of a certified Elevating Devices Mechanic holding the proper certificate class.