7-Ops-9.3 elevators Flashcards
According to the BFES operations manual, What does an elevator with a RED helmet indicate under the Ontario Building Code (OBC)?
a. It is out of service
b. It is designated as a firefighter elevator
c. It is under maintenance
d. It is for VIP use only
B
Red Helmet (Ontario Building Code - OBC)
An elevator identified with a RED helmet indicates it is designated as a firefighter elevator under the Ontario Building Code and is equipped with safety features when in Fire Service Mode
According to the BFES operations manual, Which of the following is a safety feature of a RED helmet designated elevator in Fire Service Mode?
a. Elevator shafts used as smoke vents
b. Non-fire rated power and control wiring
c. Manual recall switch in the car
d. Emergency power supply of one hour duration
C
Fire Service Mode:
* the car services all floors
* it has manual and automatic recall of designated car and any other cars in the same shaft
* the car is equipped with full in car emergency service phase controls
* the control switch inside the car will be marked with the word “EMERGENCY” or “FIRE OPERATIONS”, in red
* minimum floor area must be 2.2 M and it must be large enough to accommodate a stretcher
* the car must be capable of bearing a 900 kg load
* must have an emergency power supply of minimum two hours duration
* elevator shafts cannot be used as a smoke vent
* all power and control wiring are fire rated for one hour
* the car must be able to travel from ground floor or main entry level to the top floor in one minute
According to the BFES operations manual, How is the control switch inside a RED helmet designated elevator marked for Fire Service Mode?
a. Yellow
b. Green
c. Red
d. Blue
C
* the control switch inside the car will be marked with the word “EMERGENCY” or “FIRE OPERATIONS”, in red
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the minimum floor area required for a RED helmet designated elevator to accommodate a stretcher?
a. 1.5 M
b. 2.2 M
c. 3.0 M
d. 4.5 M
B
* minimum floor area must be 2.2 M and it must be large enough to accommodate a stretcher
According to the BFES operations manual, What load must a RED helmet designated elevator be capable of bearing?
a. 500 kg
b. 750 kg
c. 900 kg
d. 1200 kg
C
* the car must be capable of bearing a 900 kg load
According to the BFES operations manual, How long must the emergency power supply of a RED helmet designated elevator last?
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 4 hours
C
must have an emergency power supply of minimum two hours duration
According to the BFES operations manual, Where should the manual recall switch be located for a RED helmet designated elevator?
a. Inside the elevator
b. Ground floor lobby
c. Basement
d. Rooftop
B
The manual recall switch must be located in the entry-level lobby or at the Central Alarm Control Facility room, if present
According to the BFES operations manual, According to the Ontario Building Code, can elevator shafts be used as smoke vents for RED helmet designated elevators?
a. Yes
b. No
B
* elevator shafts cannot be used as a smoke vent
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the minimum speed requirement for a RED helmet designated elevator to travel from the ground floor to the top floor?
a. 30 seconds
b. 45 seconds
c. 1 minute
d. 2 minutes
C
* the car must be able to travel from ground floor or main entry level to the top floor in one minute
According to the BFES operations manual, How can a Firefighter Elevator installed to OFC standards be identified?
a. Red helmet
b. Blue helmet
c. Yellow helmet
d. Green helmet
C
Firefighter elevators installed to OFC standards can be identified by a yellow helmet located:
* on or near the elevator frame at the recall level
* in the car adjacent to the emergency switch
According to the BFES operations manual, In a YELLOW helmet designated elevator, what is marked on the control switch in the elevator for emergency situations?
a. “Emergency” in red
b. “Emergency” in yellow
c. “Fire Operations” in yellow
d. No marking
B
* control switch in the elevator is marked by the word “EMERGENCY” in yellow
According to the BFES operations manual, What feature is not required for a YELLOW helmet designated elevator under the Ontario Fire Code?
a. Automatic return to the entry level floor
b. Emergency power supply
c. Fire-rated equipment
d. Minimum speed requirement
e. all of the above
E
compliant elevator.
* elevators are not required to automatically return to the entry level floor
* control switch in the elevator is marked by the word “EMERGENCY” in yellow
* car floor area does not have to accommodate a stretcher
* shafts may not be totally smoke proof
* car is not required to bear 900 kg
* elevator may not have an emergency power supply
* equipment is not required to be fire rated
* no minimum speed is required
According to the BFES operations manual, According to the Ontario Fire Code, where can the yellow helmet be located to indicate a designated Fire Fighter Elevator?
a. Inside the elevator car
b. On or near the elevator frame at the recall level
c. In the elevator shaft
d. On the rooftop
B
Firefighter elevators installed to OFC standards can be identified by a yellow helmet located:
* on or near the elevator frame at the recall level
* in the car adjacent to the emergency switch
According to the BFES operations manual, What does the lack of a Fire Fighter designation mean for elevators?
a. They are out of service
b. They cannot be used by firefighters
c. They fully comply with OBC and OFC requirements
d. They don’t fully comply with all requirements for firefighter use
D
No Designation
Lack of a Fire Fighter designation does not mean the elevators cannot be used by firefighters, it simply means that the elevators don’t fully comply with all the requirements necessary to qualify as a Firefighter Designated Elevator under the OBC or the OFC
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the purpose of the manual recall switch in a RED helmet designated elevator?
a. To recall the elevator to the entry level lobby
b. To activate the emergency power supply
c. To control the elevator speed
d. To lock the elevator doors
A
The manual recall switch must be located in the entry-level lobby or at the Central Alarm Control Facility room, if present.
