OPS 16-0 Elevator Operation Procedures

Question 1

The smoke detector located within the elevator vestibule ____ activate in order to recall the elevators servine the vestibule.
A. Will not
B. Must
C. Might
D. None of the above

Answer 1

B. Must

Question 2

Elevator automatic recall of elevators only occurs if one of the following smoke detectors is activated except
A. Smoke detector in the elevator hoist way
B. Smoke detector in the elevator control room
C. Smoke detector in the alarm floor directly adjacent to the elevator landing on the floor
D. Smoke detector in a bed room

Answer 2

D. Smoke detector in a bed room

Question 3

When in Phase II for elevator operations. after placing the elevator to the on position this will cause the elevator to be in Emergency Service mode. What will be disabled in this mode?
A. Smoke head Detection
B. Sould be used if phase I is activated
C. Photoelectric safe gaurd device and automatic door open feature
D. Manual control of the elevator and door chimes

Answer 3

C. Photoelectric safe gaurd device and automatic door open feature

Question 4

What is the proper steps to take an elevator out of emergency mode and return it to operation mode after the building is cleared and the building is deamed safe for operations?
A. Place the elevator in by-pass mode for a few seconds and place in on position and remove key
B. Place the elevator in by-pass mode for a few seconded and turn the key to off position and remove key
C. Number for maintance rep for the elevator should be inside of box and instructions on inside of how to reset follow the steps
D. Do not reset and let the representative reset the system.

Answer 4

B. Place the elevator in by-pass mode for a few seconded and turn the key to off position and remove key

Question 5

What does the “Hold” do in elevator operations?
A. It places it in Emergency mode
B. It Holds the doors open
C. It Places all elevators on lobby level
D. It Hold the elevator on the floor you stop on

Answer 5

D. It Hold the elevator on the floor you stop on
the key should be removed to prevent residents to use elevator

Question 6

Elevator use may be considered if the reported fire floor is above ____ floor.
A. 3rd
B. 11th
C. 6th
D. 75 feet

Answer 6

C. 6th

Question 7

Crews going aloft utilizing elevators should stop the elevator every ____ floors. This confirms that the fire personnel are still in control of the elevator.
A. ten
B. thirty five
C. five
D. twenty five

Answer 7

C. five

Question 8

Before using Phase II operations, check for the flashing fire helmet light near the “Firefighter emergency service” key switch. This flashing light indicates an alarm activation in ____.
A. Hallways
B. Fire is in the building somewhere
C. Roof and should use the elevators for quick attack
D. Elevator machine room, lobby, or hoist way. In those cases do you use that bank of elevators

Answer 8

D. Elevator machine room, lobby, or hoist way. In those cases do not use that bank of elevators

Question 9

Remember that if an elevator is stalled due to a malfunction that can be quickly corrected such as an overheated relay, loss of power from an activated man switch. It is necessary for the ____ to be activated before power will be returned to an inoperative elevator.
A. Emergency Stop Button
B. Red Fire Helmet button
C. Door open button
D. Door closed button

Answer 9

A. Emergency Stop Button