BOOK 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL CHAPTER 7 ELEVATORS Flashcards
Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:
1. ___________ – The floor that elevators will respond to upon recall.
- Designated level
Designated level
This floor will contain the “____________________” needed to recall the elevators and will be referred to as “______” for the remainder of this chapter.
Emergency service switch
Lobby
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 _______
Vestibule
Lobbby
Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:
- Elevator Emergency Service – _____ or Recall/_______ capability
Recall or recall/override
Phase __, “Recall Phase” – Elevators recalled will respond non-stop to the lobby and ignore all other call button requests.
Phase I
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.
50 FEET
25 FEET
OCTOBER 6TH 1975
THREE POSITION
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 ______.
ONE
STATION
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.
EMERGENCY SERVICE SWITCH
PHASE II (_______________) – Recalled elevators will respond as per Phase I, but in addition can be places in emergency use by firefighters.
“Override Phase”
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 ______.
70 FEET
LOBBY
A three-position (____-____-____) “Emergency Service” switch is provided in each car.
ON-OFF-HOLD
The in-car switches are operative when the lobby “Emergency Service” switch is in the
ON POSITION
Turning both switches to the “ON” position operates the
OVERRIDE PHASE
Elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is above the
6TH FLOOR
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.
6TH FLOOR
Elevators shall not be taken directly________________ the fire floor
To or above
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.
Reported fire floor
Indicated alarm
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.
Below grade
If elevators are used for going aloft, all elevators must be accounted for and equipped with Phase II_______________________
Emergency firefighter service
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.
5 floors
Elevators that travel through a “____________” should be avoided whenever possible
Blind shaft
A “_________” allows expedited elevator access to upper floors by excluding access at intermediate floor locations.
Blind shaft
Before utilizing an elevator, the elevator shaft shall be observed to determine the presence of
Smoke fire or water
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.
Flashlight
Thermal imaging camera
Hatch door
If the presence of any amount of smoke, fire, or water is detected, the use of the elevator for ascent shall be
Discontinued
When elevator use has been discontinued All members shall immediately exit the elevator and proceed to an appropriate
Stairwell
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.
Portable radio
Sound powered phone
Forcible entry tool
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
Facepiece
Regulator
Dry chemical extinguisher
The Fire Attack Team shall consist of a minimum of
4 members
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.
One
Four
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,
Use the stairs
The elevator operator will be assigned and report to the Lobby Control Officer and remain in control of the elevator until
Relieved or reassigned
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.
Door open
Hold
Once the elevator doors close while operating in Phase II with not personnel inside the elevator, the elevator may be lost For how long
The duration of the incident
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.
Precautionary stops
Stairway verification checks should be done at what level
Above the lobby level
No more than ____personnel, with required equipment, shall be permitted in any one elevator at a time during Phase II operations.
6
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.
5
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.
Designated floors
Closed
Door open
Released
Phase II
The lobby level “Emergency Service” switch is normally in the “___” (automatic) position.
OFF
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.
ON
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
TURNED “ON”
CAN YUR REMOVE THE KEY FROM SWITCH IN PHASE 1
YES
In phase 1 The photo-electric beams and other non-mechanical door retraction safety devices are
Deactivated
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 ________ ______.
Door closes
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.
Bypass
The key is not removable when the switch is in the “______” position.
Bypass
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.
Reset
Phase II
The lobby level “Emergency Service” switch is normally in the _____ (automatic) position.
OFF
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.
ON
- 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.
FLOOR
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
DOOR OPEN
RE-CLOSE
LOBBY
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.
DOOR CLOSED
FLOOR BUTTON
DOOR CLOSED OR FLOOR BUTTON; If either of these buttons are released before the doors reach the fully closed position, the doors will automatically _____
REOPEN
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 _____.
FIRST
CANCELLED
CLOSED
NOTE: Elevators installed after October 15, 19__ must have a separate “__________” button for use by emergency personnel.
1985
CALL CANCEL
NOTE: In either Phase I or II, the elevator car(s) may be equipped with an “___________” mode (with or without ____________ devices).
INDEPENDENT SERVICE MODE
PHOTO-ELECTRIC
This mode is used by employees or service personnel for routine, nonemergency operation.
INDEPENDENT SERVICE MODE
Elevators installed since ____ are required to be recalled to the lobby.
1986
“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 _________ _________
KEYS
TOGGLE SWITCH
BUILDING PERSONNEL
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.
INOPERATIVE
DOOR OPEN
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.
RECALL
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.
DOOR CLOSE
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.
TO BE USED IN CASE OF FIRE ONLY
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.
EMERGENCY STOP
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.
LAST RESORT
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
Newer elevators may not have a “stop button” but may require a separate _______ _____.
ELEVATOR KEY
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
INDEPENDENT SERVICE
In addition, if phone jacks are available in cars, _______ ________telephones should be placed in operation.
SOUND POWERED TELEPHONES
