2021 sog elevator operations

Question 1

Elevators are NOT recommended for the initial ascent.

If an elevator is used for the initial ascent, the following criteria must be met: 4 items

Answer 1

Elevators are NOT recommended for the initial ascent.
If an elevator is used for the initial ascent, the following criteria must be met:
o Positive key control of the elevator is established.
o The hoist way is clear of smoke and fire.
o Stop every five (5) floors to recheck the hoist way.
o Stop at least two (2) floors below the suspected fire floor.

Question 2

what is phase one of using an elevator

Answer 2

Phase 1: Recall elevator using the override switch on the front wall (if not already on the
ground floor).

Question 3

what is phase two of using an elevator

Answer 3

Phase 2: Insert the elevator override key into the key switch in the elevator car.

Question 4

how do you determine the fire floor

Answer 4

(alarm panel, visual observation, bystander or dispatch reports)

Question 5

If you want an elevator car to remain on a floor, what needs to be done?

Answer 5

if you want the elevator car to remain on a floor, turn the key to the “Hold” position.

Question 6

Stalled Elevator Car:

Identify and locate the elevator that is having the emergency by using: five things

Answer 6

The floor indicator on the elevator itself.
o The elevator car indicator located in most fire alarm rooms (if applicable).
o The main elevator room(s).
o The hoist way and by counting floors.
o A communication method with the victim inside the stuck car.

Question 7

which floor do you go to to make contact with the elevator occupants? what needs to be determined when contact is made?

Answer 7

the elevator floor

medical needs and number of occupants

Question 8

where is the elevator machine located?
Hydraulic elevators:
Cable elevators:

Answer 8

hydraulic-ground floor within 20 feet of the elevator

Cable-top of the elevator shaft

Question 9

where is the elevator power disconnect located and how long should you perform a reboot

Answer 9

found in the machine room

30 seconds

Question 10

if the elevator reboot is unsuccessful what should be done?

Answer 10

If the power reboot is unsuccessful, the main elevator power disconnect should be placed in the off
position.
a. A crew member must stay in the elevator machine room to ensure the power is not accidently
turned back on or,
If personnel are not available to standby the power disconnect; personnel shall perform a
“lockout-tagout” by placing a padlock through the elevator power disconnect to inhibit anyone
else from accidentally turning the power back on

Question 11

Open the shaft doors using the appropriate elevator door key (_______.) on the
affected floors. Wedge or secure the doors open.

Answer 11

Open the shaft doors using the appropriate elevator door key (drop key, half moon, etc.) on the
affected floors. Wedge or secure the doors open.

Question 12

Which switch should be keep on t maintain lights and fans for elevator occupants?

Answer 12

110v

Question 13

When opening hoist way doors, what should you be aware of ____, ____, _____ and _____hazards.

Answer 13

moving cars, fall, crush, or electrocution hazards

Question 14

Locate the pulley on top of the elevator car and turn it in order to open the car door.
a. The preferred method to remove occupants is ___and ____of the elevator assisted by the crew
member on the nearest floor.

Answer 14

up and out

Question 15

Ensure all elevator shaft doors are closed, leave the main elevator power off and contact who?

Answer 15

Ensure all elevator shaft doors are closed, leave the main elevator power off and contact building
management

Question 16

If you must remove occupants down and out of the elevator, ensure the open hoist way beneath
the elevator car is protected using what equipment?

Answer 16

backboards, ladders, etc.