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BOOK 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL CHAPTER 7 ELEVATORS Flashcards

1
Q

Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:
1. ___________ – The floor that elevators will respond to upon recall.

A
  1. Designated level
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Designated level
This floor will contain the “____________________” needed to recall the elevators and will be referred to as “______” for the remainder of this chapter.

A

Emergency service switch
Lobby

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Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:
2. Smoke Detectors – There shall be a smoke detector installed adjacent to the elevators at each landing, usually in a _______ on each floor except the _______

A

Vestibule
Lobbby

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Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:

  1. Elevator Emergency Service – _____ or Recall/_______ capability
A

Recall or recall/override

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Phase __, “Recall Phase” – Elevators recalled will respond non-stop to the lobby and ignore all other call button requests.

A

Phase I

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Automatic elevators having a total travel of more than __ feet (or more than __ feet, if new after October __, _____) may be recalled to the lobby by sensing devices (smoke detectors) or by a _____-position key operated “Emergency Service” switch in the lobby.

A

50 FEET
25 FEET
OCTOBER 6TH 1975
THREE POSITION

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NOTE: A minimum of ____ switch per bank is required. In the event a Building Control Station is required and is on the same floor in the area of the elevator banks, the “Emergency Service” switch may be located in the ______.

A

ONE
STATION

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If the station is remote, it may have a second “_________________” switch, but it must be labeled and identified in the same manner as the lobby “Emergency Service” switch.

A

EMERGENCY SERVICE SWITCH

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PHASE II (_______________) – Recalled elevators will respond as per Phase I, but in addition can be places in emergency use by firefighters.

A

“Override Phase”

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All automatic elevators having a travel of ___ feet or more above the lowest grade level may be recalled to the lobby by smoke detectors or by a three-position key operated “Emergency Service” switch in the ______.

A

70 FEET
LOBBY

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A three-position (____-____-____) “Emergency Service” switch is provided in each car.

A

ON-OFF-HOLD

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The in-car switches are operative when the lobby “Emergency Service” switch is in the

A

ON POSITION

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13
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Turning both switches to the “ON” position operates the

A

OVERRIDE PHASE

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14
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Elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is above the

A

6TH FLOOR

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15
Q

Firefighters who climb stairs, as opposed to utilizing elevators, will arrive faster to locations at or below the ___ floor, as the procedures required for safe elevator use may delay the expedient arrival to the reported fire floor.

A

6TH FLOOR

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Elevators shall not be taken directly________________ the fire floor

A

To or above

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17
Q

If used as a means of ascent, elevators should not be taken closer than two floors below the _______________ floor or two floors below the lowest ________________ floor location.

A

Reported fire floor
Indicated alarm

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Elevators shall never be taken below _____ until deemed safe for use by Fire Department personnel through making a visual assessment of conditions that might affect elevator use.

A

Below grade

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19
Q

If elevators are used for going aloft, all elevators must be accounted for and equipped with Phase II_______________________

A

Emergency firefighter service

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20
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If the building is equipped with split bank elevators, do not use an elevator that services the fire floor if a lower bank of elevators reaches within five (___) floors of the fire floor.

A

5 floors

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21
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Elevators that travel through a “____________” should be avoided whenever possible

A

Blind shaft

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22
Q

A “_________” allows expedited elevator access to upper floors by excluding access at intermediate floor locations.

A

Blind shaft

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23
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Before utilizing an elevator, the elevator shaft shall be observed to determine the presence of

A

Smoke fire or water

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Q

Directing a _____ or _____________ camera up between the elevator car and the shaft wall can determine the presence of smoke, fire, or water in the elevator shaft. The elevator _____________, if readily accessible, can also be utilized for this inspection.

A

Flashlight
Thermal imaging camera
Hatch door

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If the presence of any amount of smoke, fire, or water is detected, the use of the elevator for ascent shall be

A

Discontinued

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26
Q

When elevator use has been discontinued All members shall immediately exit the elevator and proceed to an appropriate

A

Stairwell

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27
Q

All members, including the member assigned as the elevator operator, utilizing the elevator as a means of ascent shall be equipped with full personal protective equipment; breathing apparatus; _______ ____; ________ ______ phone, ________ ______ tool, and the appropriate equipment for fire suppression operations or assigned task.

A

Portable radio
Sound powered phone
Forcible entry tool

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28
Q

Prior to going aloft, all members shall have donned their Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) _______ and be prepared to connect the _______ if an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) is encountered. A _________________________ shall remain in the elevator car with elevator operator

A

Facepiece
Regulator
Dry chemical extinguisher

29
Q

The Fire Attack Team shall consist of a minimum of

A

4 members

30
Q

If a Light Force is first on scene and assumes the role of fire attack, ___ member may be assigned to operate the elevator and ____ members can assume to role of the Fire Attack Team and go aloft.

A

One
Four

31
Q

IF THE FIRST ARRIVING PESONNEL ARE NOT TRAINED OR NOT FAMILIAR WITH EMERGENCY SERVICE OPERATIONS, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS AS A MEANS FOR GOING ALOFT. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS,

A

Use the stairs

32
Q

The elevator operator will be assigned and report to the Lobby Control Officer and remain in control of the elevator until

A

Relieved or reassigned

33
Q

It is imperative that members assigned as elevator operator(s) remain in the elevator car and either maintain constant pressure on the “___________” button or activate the “_______” feature, if the elevator is so equipped, as the elevator doors may close.

A

Door open
Hold

34
Q

Once the elevator doors close while operating in Phase II with not personnel inside the elevator, the elevator may be lost For how long

A

The duration of the incident

35
Q

Members using an elevator for ascent should also determine the location of the stairwells in relationship to the elevator. This should be accomplished at the first, and subsequent________________ by observing the buildings emergency exit plan located at each elevator lobby landing.

A

Precautionary stops

36
Q

Stairway verification checks should be done at what level

A

Above the lobby level

37
Q

No more than ____personnel, with required equipment, shall be permitted in any one elevator at a time during Phase II operations.

A

6

38
Q

Personnel utilizing the elevator for ascent shall make precautionary stops every ____ floors in order to test and confirm that the elevator is properly operating in the Phase II mode.

A

5

39
Q

These precautionary stops will ensure that:

  • The elevator stops at the __________(s),
  • The elevator doors remain ______ when the elevator stops,
  • The elevator doors open only when the _____________ button is activated,
  • The elevator doors close when the door open button is ________, and
  • The elevator is performing in ______ operations as designed.
A

Designated floors
Closed
Door open
Released
Phase II

40
Q

The lobby level “Emergency Service” switch is normally in the “___” (automatic) position.

A

OFF

41
Q

When the lobby “Emergency Service” switch is turned to the “___” (emergency) position, all elevators in the bank controlled by the switch will be recalled to the lobby floor and remain there with their doors open.

A

ON

42
Q

even if the cars have already been returned to the lobby floor in response to the activation of a smoke detector. The lobby “Emergency Service” switch shall be

A

TURNED “ON”

43
Q

CAN YUR REMOVE THE KEY FROM SWITCH IN PHASE 1

A

YES

44
Q

In phase 1 The photo-electric beams and other non-mechanical door retraction safety devices are

A

Deactivated

45
Q

If the car is at a landing at the time the Recall Phase is activated, the car will start moving to the lobby as soon as the ________ ______.

A

Door closes

46
Q

Phase I
The “______” position is used during an incident to place the elevators in operation on a temporary basis when the entire building has been deemed safe for normal use, but there is still enough residual smoke to actuate the detector or the detectors are malfunctioning.

A

Bypass

47
Q

The key is not removable when the switch is in the “______” position.

A

Bypass

48
Q

Lobby “Emergency Service” switches, marked with “______,” “OFF,” and “ON” operate in the same manner except that there is no means to bypass the alarm system when a fire protection device cannot be reset.

A

Reset

49
Q

Phase II
The lobby level “Emergency Service” switch is normally in the _____ (automatic) position.

A

OFF

50
Q

PHASE II

Use the key to place the in-car switch in the “___” position; the car will be openable only by a person in the elevator. The car will not respond to a call from any other source.

A

ON

51
Q
  • When operating elevators in “Emergency Service” mode, the automatic door open feature and photo-electric device are rendered inoperable. The destination is selected by actuating a _____button in the normal manner.
A

FLOOR

52
Q

Opening of the power operated doors is controlled by continuous pressure on the “_______” button. If the button is released prior to the doors reaching the fully opened position, the doors will automatically ________. The only exception is that the doors may automatically open upon return to the

A

DOOR OPEN
RE-CLOSE
LOBBY

53
Q

Open doors are closed by continuous pressure on the “_________” button, if provided. If a “Door Close” button is not provided, continuous pressure on the desired_______ button will serve to close the doors.

A

DOOR CLOSED
FLOOR BUTTON

54
Q

DOOR CLOSED OR FLOOR BUTTON; If either of these buttons are released before the doors reach the fully closed position, the doors will automatically _____

A

REOPEN

55
Q

PHASE II

  • If multiple floor buttons have been actuated, the car will stop at the _____ of the selected floors that it reaches. At that time all other selections will be _______. The car doors will remain _____.
A

FIRST
CANCELLED
CLOSED

56
Q

NOTE: Elevators installed after October 15, 19__ must have a separate “__________” button for use by emergency personnel.

A

1985
CALL CANCEL

57
Q

NOTE: In either Phase I or II, the elevator car(s) may be equipped with an “___________” mode (with or without ____________ devices).

A

INDEPENDENT SERVICE MODE
PHOTO-ELECTRIC

58
Q

This mode is used by employees or service personnel for routine, nonemergency operation.

A

INDEPENDENT SERVICE MODE

59
Q

Elevators installed since ____ are required to be recalled to the lobby.

A

1986

60
Q

“Independent Service” may be operated by ___ (not compatible with in-car fire service switch) or _____ switch. Usually the controls are found behind a locked panel on the control panel inside the elevator car. Keys are available from _________ _________

A

KEYS
TOGGLE SWITCH
BUILDING PERSONNEL

61
Q

While the elevator is operating in the “Independent Service” mode, the photoelectric hold open device is rendered______ but the automatic _______ ______ feature will continue to function.

A

INOPERATIVE
DOOR OPEN

62
Q

While the cars are being used in the “Independent Service” mode, they are not subject to ______ by either the sensing device or the key operated switches.

A

RECALL

63
Q

If for any reason an emergency occurs while you are in the elevator car and the sensing devices do not work, the following procedures may be used:

  • Automatic Mode (without photo-electric devices) – Depress the “________” button to cause the doors to close, but only after they have reached their fully opened position.
A

DOOR CLOSE

64
Q

if for any reason an emergency occurs while you are in the elevator car and the sensing devices do not work, the following procedures may be used:
Automatic Mode (with photo-electric devices) – It is possible that the smoke may be of sufficient density to block the photo beam and cause the door to remain open. The photo-electric device can be rendered inoperable by depressing the switch marked: “_________________________________________”. This action will cause the doors to close.

A

TO BE USED IN CASE OF FIRE ONLY

65
Q

if for any reason an emergency occurs while you are in the elevator car and the sensing devices do not work, the following procedures may be used:

The “_________________” switch is operative during the time the car is in the Automatic Mode, and upon activation will immediately stop the car.

A

EMERGENCY STOP

66
Q

The use of the “Emergency Stop” switch should be used as a _____ ______ , as the activation may cause the elevator to come to a hard stop.

A

LAST RESORT

67
Q

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

Newer elevators may not have a “stop button” but may require a separate _______ _____.

A

ELEVATOR KEY

68
Q

If an elevator was installed under Phase II provisions, insert the key into in-car “Emergency Service” switch and turn to “ON” position. In addition, check to determine if the car is in “__________ _________”. IF SO REMOVE IT FROM THIS POSITION

A

INDEPENDENT SERVICE

69
Q

In addition, if phone jacks are available in cars, _______ ________telephones should be placed in operation.

A

SOUND POWERED TELEPHONES

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