Which routine checks are recommended every 6 months or 1 year?

• A. Periodic Inspection
• B. Annual Governor Test
• C. Pressure Test
• D. Travel Limit

Answer: (A)

Periodic inspections are the routine maintenance checks scheduled every six months and again after a year to keep escalators and moving walks safe and reliable. This cadence reflects a broad, preventive approach: it covers safety systems (emergency stops, interlocks, guards), the overspeed governor and braking function, drive components (chain or belt tension and alignment), handrail and step alignment, electrical controls, lubrication, and visible wear on critical parts. By checking these areas at regular intervals, small problems are caught before they become safety risks or cause downtime.

Other items describe specific tests that serve particular purposes or apply to specific systems rather than the general maintenance interval. A governor test is a focused check of the overspeed protection, usually performed as part of safety testing rather than the broad periodic inspection itself. A pressure test relates to hydraulic or pneumatic components and isn’t a standard routine six-month or annual check for typical escalators. A travel limit check involves a safety device, but the question’s cadence refers to the overall periodic inspection schedule that governs routine checks.