Elevator Emergencies/Incidents

Question 0

When responding to an elevator emergency what are 3 criteria that would classify it as an emergency ? 2.4.2

Answer 0

A. Fire endangering passengers in a stuck elevator.
B. Passenger of stuck elevator injured.
C. Passenger of stuck elevator in panic. 2.4.2

Question 1

A stuck elevator with trapped passengers not in immediate danger is considered an elevator ___________. 2.4.1

Answer 1

INCIDENT

Conditions must be monitored, an INCIDENT may escalate to an emergency. 2.4.1

Question 2

What is the most frequent cause of elevator malfunction ? 3.1.1

Answer 2

Electrical problems 3.1.1

Mechanical problems occur, though they are not as common.

Question 3

During your initial size what could you locate and check to find out a possible floor location of the stuck elevator ? 3.2.1

Answer 3

Lobby control panel - check floor Indicator. If available use intercom or telephone system. Passengers maybe able to give their approximate location. 3.2.1

Question 4

After visual size up of lobby control panel and passenger contact by telephone or intercom system is done what could be the next course of action ? 3.2.1

Answer 4

Open the hoistway door at first floor with elevator key and look up shaft. 3.2.1

Question 5

Where are elevator key devices located ? 3.2.1

Answer 5

Key devices are usually required at the lower levels and may be present at all levels. 3.2.1

Question 6

The location of the ___________ can
Be used to approximate the position of the car. In a 6 story building where the elevator serves the basement, the _____________ is on the 1st floor, where would the stalled car be ?

Answer 6

Counterweight (2), 5th floor 3.2.1

Question 7

What are the 2 primary removal procedures ? 3.3.1/3.3.2

What should be done if primary removal procedures fail ? .3.4

Answer 7

• Checking electrical contacts 3.3.1
• Firemen Service 3.3.2

Summon elevator mechanic if primary removal procedures fail. 3.4

Question 8

What is essential when performing secondary removal procedures ? 3.5

Answer 8

Power removal is essential when performing secondary removal procedures. 3.5.1

Question 9

Where might the elevator machinery rooms be located ? 3.5.1

Answer 9

• Top of the shaft
• bottom of the shaft or
• 2 levels above the highest floor serviced by the elevator 3.5.1