What height difference between an elevator cart and the entrance (kick test) is considered a deficiency?

• A. One quarter inch
• B. Three quarters of an inch
• C. One half inch
• D. One inch

Answer: (B)

The test looks for a step between the elevator car floor and the entrance, using the kick test to feel whether the transition is smooth enough for feet and wheels. A height difference that's too large can snag a wheel, trip someone, or hinder access, so a specific threshold is used to flag deficiencies. Here, that threshold is three-quarters of an inch. If the gap is 0.75 inches or more, it’s considered a deficiency because it creates a noticeable, hazardous step. Smaller differences are not flagged by this standard, while a larger gap (like one inch) would also be deficient, but the defined cutoff that determines a deficiency for this item is 0.75 inches.