High Rise Elevators

Question 1

What are two potential pitfalls of independent elevator control?

Answer 1

1. No peek-a-boo feature.

2. No way to cancel elevator floor calls.

Question 2

In an elevator, if the firefighter helmet light is flashing, what does this indicate?

Answer 2

That the elevator is not safe to use.

Question 3

What is a time when independent control can be used?

Answer 3

Independent control should only be used if firefighter control is not available and at the discretion of the officer. Also, if independent control is used to respond to an incident, then the elevator should be trial stopped partway up to the designated floor.

Question 4

Firefighter elevators in high rise buildings that adhere to the latest version of the Alberta Building Code must be equipped with…

Answer 4

An emergency power supply that can operate under full load for 2 hours or more
The hoistway and car are made of fire resistive materials
An elevator that is capable of carrying a load of 900kg to the top floor it serves from the designated level within one minute
Access to every floor above grade
Electrical conductors have a 1 hour fire rating
An elevator car that can accommodate a stretcher