Elevator Flashcards
During primary removal at a elevator emergency you activate the firemen service does this over ride the emergency stop button if it was activated?
Yes it does
At an elevator using primary removal procedures should the power be in or off?
On
During secondary removal procedures at a elevator incident does power to the elevator have to be off?
Yes
2 members to the elevator room
During elevator incidents what do the members in machine room need to have with them?
Handie talkie and FE tools
During removal of people from elevators how should they be taken out of the elevator ?
Up and out if practical
If removed to a lower landing the shaft opening must be protected
Do members have to be tied off at elevator emergency ?
Yes when operating in a shaft
Can you jack up a elevator car?
Never
When is the only time at a elevator incident that we shut the power and put it back on? What kind of bldg would this commonly be found in.
If the elevator has a two speed system. Bldgs over 10 stories
At a elevator incident you shut the power and put it back on how long would it take for the car to reset if it’s going to ?
Within 10 seconds
How many members are allowed on the roof of a elevator car at one time? And what type ladder should we use if possible?
2 members
Straight ladder
If a extension ladder is used tie halyard around the rungs
When people are being removed from a elevator in the shaft were shall members be positioned?
In physical contact with trapped people while they are being removed
How is the side exit opened at a emergency from the inside? And what about the shaft side?
By key or FE inside
By hand from the shaft side.
When should you force a hoist way and elevator car door open?
When u have direct advisement from a mechanic or last resort during emergency removal procedures.
At a elevator emergency what is the preferred method of FE at a sliding door?
The air bags
After Jan 1 1980 how many floors and how many ft were elevators required to have firemen service installed ?
3 stories or more
Or traveling 25 ft or more
In a bldg classified E that is 100 ft or more in height how many elevators if more than 3 service one fl have to be firemen service? And what is the minimum weigh they shall be rated at as a total?
3 elevators
6000 lbs
If the total load capacity of all cars is less than 6000 lbs all cars will be firemen service
How far away is the key switch for firemen service from the lobby call button at elevators?
Within 4 ft
When using firemen firemen service you switch the car into firemen service position can the lobby keyed switch override you?
No
Can u remove your 1620 key from the elevator car when it is in firemen service
Not removable
Can a elevator be returned to normal if it was automatically recalled for smoke detector or sprinkler water flow?
Cannot be returned to normal until alarm has been cleared
What happens when you initiate phase 1 recall at elevators?
Put key in firemen and all card in that bank will return to lobby or terminal fl. Cars traveling away from lobby will reverse at next fl without opening doors. Doors that are open will immediately close and elevator will return to lobby non stop
When elevator cars are recalled the doors to the cars will remain open for how long?
At least 8 seconds and no more than one min then close
When you recall elevators to the lobby and all the elevators are there with there doors open how do you no which are firemen service?
The lights stay on
Non firemen lights off
When does the emergency stop button work phase 1 or phase 2?
In phase 2 works not in one
What floor or above should the elevators be used?
8 th
7th or below stairs
If a lower bank of elevators services ___ floors below the fire floor you should use these elevators instead of elevators that service the fire floor.
5 floors
When can you use a service elevator
When the officer in command declares it safe.
Not more than how many members are allowed in any one elevator car at a time?
6
How often must elevators be stopped to confirm the elevator will respond to the selected floor.
Every 5 floors
When you get an elevator you should inspect the You Are Here sign to locate stairs when should this be done?
At the first and last precautionary stop
During a rescue operation at a elevator a hose line can be used to cool and protect members trapped. What is the degree the and type of nozzle used .
30 degree fog pattern
What does the code 7 5 2 stand for when talking about elevators?
7= walking 5= if the bank dosent service the fire floor with in 5 2= floors below fire area or access stairs that reach fire
Who shall recall elevators even if there not going to be used?
First ladder company
Who shall ensure all elevators are called and searched?
2 nd ladder
If the first OV is involved in outside ops and the fire is above 7 than who will operate the fireman service?
A Member from the second ladder and/ or members designated by the IC .
At a high rise fire we should maintain 2 elevators where are they located?
One in the lobby
One 2 floors below fire
