9.3 Elevators Flashcards
What organization has overall responsibility for elevators in the Province of Ontario?
a) Ontario Fire Code
b) Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
c) Ontario Building Code
d) Fire Service Mode
B
In residential and institutional buildings higher than 18 meters, how many designated Fire Fighter Elevators are required according to the Ontario Building Code?
a) None
b) One
c) Two
d) Three
B
In which type of buildings, classified as assembly, office, mercantile, or industrial, is a designated Fire Fighter Elevator required?
a) All buildings
b) Buildings higher than 18 meters
c) Buildings higher than 36 meters
d) Only residential buildings
C
How can elevators installed to Ontario Building Code standards be identified?
a) Green Helmet
b) Yellow Helmet
c) Red Helmet
d) Blue Helmet
C
What safety features does a Fire Fighter Elevator under the Ontario Building Code have in Fire Service Mode?
a) Automatic return to entry level floor
b) Manual and automatic recall of designated car and any other cars in the same shaft
c) No emergency power supply
d) Smoke vent capabilities
B
Where should the manual recall switch be located for an elevator installed to Ontario Building Code standards?
a) Inside the elevator car
b) In the elevator shaft
c) Entry-level lobby or Central Alarm Control Facility room
d) Emergency switch plate
C
How can elevators installed to Ontario Fire Code standards be identified?
a) Blue Helmet
b) Green Helmet
c) Yellow Helmet
d) Orange Helmet
C
According to the Ontario Fire Code, are elevators required to automatically return to the entry level floor?
a) Yes
b) No
B
What is the significance of a lack of Fire Fighter designation on an elevator?
a) Elevators cannot be used by firefighters
b) Elevators are fully compliant with all requirements
c) Elevators do not fully comply with OBC or OFC standards
d) Elevators are not operational
C
Which of the following features is not required for an elevator designated under the Ontario Fire Code?
a) Control switch marked with “EMERGENCY” in yellow
b) Emergency power supply
c) Automatic return to entry level floor
d) Shaft smoke proofing
C
