Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor Books & Application Accelerator

Prepare for the Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor examination and licensing process with a focused four-book reference package plus guided Application Accelerator support. This package is designed for contractors, qualifying parties, elevator professionals, escalator technicians, installers, maintenance personnel, and experienced vertical-transportation specialists pursuing the Mississippi Elevators and Escalators specialty classification.

The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor examination requires candidates to understand the technical and safety requirements that apply to elevator and escalator construction, installation, operation, electrical equipment, maintenance, and existing systems. The reference library combines key ASME safety standards with the 2020 National Electrical Code so candidates can prepare across both mechanical and electrical subject areas.

This package includes ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2016; ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2020; ASME A17.5: Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, 2014; and the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020.

The Application Accelerator adds guided support with the Mississippi contractor licensing application process. Candidates can work on organizing their licensing paperwork while preparing for the required trade examination, creating a coordinated path through two important parts of the contractor licensing process.

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors identifies Elevators and Escalators as a test-required specialty classification. The classification covers construction, erection, installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters.

What You Get

• Four Technical References: A focused library covering elevator and escalator safety, existing equipment, electrical equipment, and National Electrical Code requirements.
• ASME A17.1 Reference: Safety requirements for elevator and escalator design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and related equipment.
• ASME A17.3 Reference: Safety requirements addressing existing elevators and escalators.
• ASME A17.5 Reference: Standards addressing electrical equipment used with elevators and escalators.
• 2020 NEC: Electrical installation requirements relevant to elevator, escalator, and related equipment.
• Application Accelerator: Guided support with the Mississippi contractor license application process.

Each reference supports a different part of exam preparation. Candidates should become comfortable deciding whether a question involves general elevator safety, requirements for existing equipment, elevator electrical components, or broader electrical installation requirements before searching for an answer.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor examination is administered through PSI as part of the Mississippi contractor licensing process. The examination contains 60 questions. Candidates receive 2 hours to complete the test and must earn a minimum passing score of 70%, which means answering at least 42 questions correctly.

The examination evaluates technical knowledge associated with elevators, escalators, electrical systems, controls, safety requirements, operating equipment, inspection considerations, maintenance, repair, and related vertical-transportation work.

ASME A17.1 is a central reference for elevator and escalator safety. Candidates should develop familiarity with how the standard is organized and how its requirements relate to equipment, installation, operation, clearances, safety devices, controls, testing, and other elevator and escalator systems.

ASME A17.3 focuses on existing elevators and escalators. This distinction is important because work on existing equipment can involve requirements different from those used for new installations. Candidates should understand when an examination question is addressing an existing system and identify the appropriate reference accordingly.

Electrical knowledge is also important. ASME A17.5 addresses elevator and escalator electrical equipment, while the 2020 National Electrical Code covers broader electrical installation requirements. Candidates should know the role of each reference rather than treating the two electrical resources as interchangeable.

With 120 minutes available for 60 questions, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes per question. Efficient reference navigation and strong familiarity with technical terminology can help candidates manage the testing period more effectively.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates can use approved reference materials during the examination, making book familiarity an important part of preparation.

An open-book examination still requires technical knowledge. The ASME standards and National Electrical Code contain substantial amounts of detailed information, and candidates who begin the examination without knowing how the references are organized can spend too much time searching.

Practice should begin with identifying which reference applies to a question. A general elevator or escalator safety requirement may direct you toward ASME A17.1. A question specifically involving an existing elevator or escalator may require ASME A17.3. Equipment-specific electrical requirements may involve ASME A17.5, while electrical installation questions may require the National Electrical Code.

Candidates should study each book's table of contents, index, chapter or section organization, definitions, tables, and technical terminology. Code navigation becomes faster when candidates understand how information is grouped and recognize the language commonly used in the standards.

Use practice questions as reference-navigation exercises. Read the problem, identify the central subject, choose the most likely reference, and locate the applicable section. Repeating this process helps develop a consistent open-book strategy.

Timed practice is particularly useful because the examination provides approximately two minutes per question on average. Candidates should learn when to answer from trade knowledge and when a reference lookup is necessary for confirmation.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors administers the contractor licensing process, while PSI administers the applicable examinations. Applicants must complete the licensing application process and receive eligibility before taking the required trade examination.

1. Select the Elevators and Escalators classification. Confirm that the classification matches the construction and service work the business intends to perform.
2. Complete the Mississippi contractor application. Provide the business, ownership, qualifying-party, experience, financial, and supporting information required for the application.
3. Designate the qualifying party. The qualifying party is the individual responsible for satisfying the applicable examination requirements for the company.
4. Submit the application for review. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors reviews the application as part of the licensing process.
5. Receive examination eligibility. After the applicable approval is established, the candidate can proceed with PSI examination registration and scheduling.
6. Prepare for the trade examination. Study elevator and escalator safety, existing equipment requirements, electrical equipment, and NEC provisions using the included references.
7. Schedule and complete the examination. Follow the applicable PSI registration, identification, and testing procedures.
8. Complete applicable Business and Law requirements. Mississippi contractor applicants must satisfy the applicable Law and Business Management examination requirement unless an approved exception applies.
9. Complete the remaining licensing process. Passing the trade examination is one part of contractor licensing and does not automatically result in license issuance.
10. Address additional elevator requirements. Mississippi identifies this classification as one that may involve additional requirements through the Mississippi Department of Insurance.

The Application Accelerator included with this package provides guided support with the Mississippi contractor application process, helping candidates organize their licensing steps while continuing their exam preparation.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors identifies Elevators and Escalators as a test-required specialty classification. The official classification scope includes construction, erection, installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters.

This classification is associated with specialized vertical-transportation systems where safety, mechanical operation, controls, electrical equipment, and code compliance are closely connected. Contractors pursuing this work should understand both the contractor licensing requirements and the separate technical requirements governing elevator and escalator systems.

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors also notes that applicants pursuing Elevators and Escalators should contact the Mississippi Department of Insurance regarding possible additional requirements. Contractor licensing may therefore be only one part of the regulatory requirements affecting elevator or escalator work.

The qualifying party named on the contractor application is responsible for meeting applicable examination requirements. The qualifying party must have the required relationship with the company as part of the application process.

Applicants should make sure business information is consistent throughout the licensing process. Company names and related identifying information should correspond with the supporting business records submitted as part of the application.

Passing the Elevators and Escalators examination does not automatically authorize regulated contracting activity. The applicant must complete the applicable licensing process and receive the appropriate credential before performing work that requires licensure.

Reference Books

The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor Books & Application Accelerator includes the following references:

• ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2016
  A primary elevator and escalator safety standard addressing requirements associated with design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and related equipment. Candidates should become familiar with its organization and technical terminology because it supports many fundamental elevator and escalator safety concepts.
• ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2020
  A specialized safety standard addressing existing elevator and escalator installations. It provides requirements intended for equipment already in service and supports preparation involving safety considerations, existing systems, alterations, and continued operation.
• ASME A17.5: Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, 2014
  A technical standard focusing on electrical equipment used with elevators, escalators, and related systems. It supports preparation involving electrical components, equipment requirements, controls, and safety considerations specific to vertical-transportation equipment.
• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020
  A comprehensive electrical code covering electrical installations, conductors, wiring methods, grounding, protection, equipment, controllers, disconnecting means, and requirements applicable to elevators, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, and related electrical systems.

The four references should be studied as a coordinated technical library. Elevator questions can cross mechanical, safety, control, and electrical boundaries, so candidates should understand the purpose of each book and how the standards relate to one another.

Exam Room Approved Books

The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor examination uses technical references addressing elevator and escalator safety and electrical requirements. The books included in this package are:

• ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2016
  Supports elevator and escalator safety, installation, equipment, operation, testing, and related requirements.
• ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2020
  Supports safety requirements associated with existing elevator and escalator systems.
• ASME A17.5: Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, 2014
  Supports electrical-equipment requirements for elevators and escalators.
• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020
  Supports electrical wiring, installation, protection, disconnecting, grounding, and equipment requirements relevant to elevator and escalator systems.

Candidates should become familiar with the specific editions used for their preparation. Technical requirements can change between code and standard editions, making edition awareness especially important for code-based testing.

Test Information and Study Materials

A practical Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor study plan should divide preparation among general elevator and escalator safety, existing systems, electrical equipment, and National Electrical Code requirements.

ASME A17.1 preparation should focus on becoming comfortable with the structure of the safety code. Review major equipment terminology, installation concepts, clearances, safety devices, operating requirements, controls, testing concepts, and the relationships among different parts of an elevator or escalator system.

ASME A17.3 preparation should focus specifically on existing elevator and escalator equipment. Candidates should practice recognizing when a question concerns an existing installation so they can move directly toward the appropriate standard.

ASME A17.5 preparation should address electrical equipment associated with elevators and escalators. Review the terminology and structure used for electrical devices and equipment so technical searches can be completed efficiently.

National Electrical Code preparation should include regular navigation practice. Candidates should become familiar with NEC terminology, indexing, article structure, wiring requirements, disconnecting means, conductors, grounding, protection, and electrical provisions associated with elevator and escalator installations.

Because the examination is open book, reference-navigation practice should be part of every study session. Choose a technical subject, determine the correct reference, and practice locating the supporting requirement under a time limit.

Avoid trying to memorize every section number. Instead, learn the structure of each reference and recognize the technical terms that point toward the correct section. Familiarity with indexes, contents pages, definitions, tables, and section headings can make searches more efficient.

Mixed-topic preparation is also valuable. Move between safety requirements, existing equipment, electrical equipment, and NEC questions so switching references becomes familiar before test day.

With 60 questions in two hours, pacing matters. Candidates should answer familiar questions efficiently and use the books strategically when a technical requirement needs confirmation.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused preparation, reference navigation, and guided licensing application support.

The four-book package provides a focused reference foundation for studying elevator safety, escalator safety, existing equipment, electrical components, and National Electrical Code requirements. Candidates can organize their preparation around the role of each technical standard instead of searching through unrelated materials.

Reference navigation is especially important for this open-book trade examination. 1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to learn the structure of the ASME standards and NEC, identify technical keywords, and practice locating supporting information under timed conditions.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates identify areas that need additional review. If existing-equipment questions are difficult, additional time can be spent with ASME A17.3. Electrical weaknesses can be addressed with ASME A17.5 and the NEC, while broader elevator and escalator safety concepts can be strengthened through ASME A17.1.

The Application Accelerator extends the package beyond technical exam books by providing guided support with the Mississippi contractor license application process. Candidates can make progress on application requirements while continuing their technical preparation.

No book package or application service guarantees a passing examination result, contractor license, or approval by another regulatory agency. Exam performance depends on the candidate's experience, preparation, technical knowledge, reference-navigation skills, and performance on test day. Licensing requires completion and approval of all applicable Mississippi requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor Books & Application Accelerator?

The package includes ASME A17.1 2016, ASME A17.3 2020, ASME A17.5 2014, the 2020 National Electrical Code, and guided Application Accelerator support for the Mississippi contractor license application process.

How many questions are on the Mississippi Elevators and Escalators exam?

The trade examination contains 60 questions.

How much time is allowed?

Candidates receive two hours to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing score is 70%, which means candidates need at least 42 correct answers out of 60 questions.

Is the Mississippi Elevators and Escalators exam open book?

Yes. The Mississippi Elevators and Escalators Contractor trade examination is open book.

What work is covered by the Mississippi Elevators and Escalators classification?

The classification covers construction, erection, installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters.

Why is ASME A17.1 included?

ASME A17.1 provides core safety requirements for elevators and escalators and supports preparation involving installation, equipment, operation, safety devices, testing, and related technical requirements.

Why is ASME A17.3 included?

ASME A17.3 specifically addresses safety requirements for existing elevators and escalators, making it important for questions involving equipment already in service.

Why is the National Electrical Code included?

Elevators and escalators contain substantial electrical equipment. The 2020 NEC supports preparation involving electrical installation, wiring, protection, grounding, disconnecting means, and related requirements.

What is the Application Accelerator?

The Application Accelerator provides guided support with the Mississippi contractor license application process while the candidate prepares for the required trade examination.

Are there additional Mississippi requirements for elevator contractors?

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors notes that the Elevators and Escalators classification may involve additional requirements through the Mississippi Department of Insurance.

Does passing the examination automatically issue the contractor license?

No. Passing the trade examination is one part of the licensing process. Applicants must also complete the applicable contractor application and satisfy the remaining Mississippi licensing requirements.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or contractor license?

No. The package provides technical references and guided application support. Examination results depend on the candidate's preparation and performance, and licensing requires approval of the applicable Mississippi requirements.