Ch 7 Elevators Flashcards
Elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is above the ___ floor
Sixth
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 ___ floors of the fire floor
5
True or false?
Elevators that travel through a blind shaft shall not be used
False
Elevators that travel through a blind shaft SHOULD be avoided whenever possible.
The elevator operator shall be equipped with ;x6
1.PPE
2.breathing apparatus
3.portable radio
4.sound powered phone
5.forcible entry tool
6.dry chemical extinguisher
No more than ___ personnel with required equipment shall be permitted in any one elevator at a time during phase 2 operations
6
Personnel utilizing the elevator for ascent shall make precautionary stops every ____ floors
5
The emergency service switch in 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 detectors malfunctioning.
Bypass
Elevators installed after October 15 1985 must have a separate ____ button for use by emergency personnel
Call cancel button
Elevators installed since____ are required to be recalled to the lobby
1986
Are the cars being used in the independent service mode subject to recall by sensing devices and or the key operated switches
While the cars are being used in the “Independent Service” mode, they are not subject to recall by either the sensing device or the key operated switches.
Elevators travel more than 70’
May be recalled to lobby
Elevator travel more than 50’ or 25’ in new may be recalled by
Sensing devices
