SOP 215 Emergency Removal Of Passengers From Stalled Elevators

Question 1

How long is reasonable amount of time to wait for elevator mechanic

Answer 1

20-30 minutes

Question 2

It may be necessary to activate ** to transfer emergency power to elevators

Answer 2

Recall procedures

Question 3

What is the only directive given to passengers prior to shutting down power

Answer 3

Both apply force in closing direction to attempt to close the safety circuit and reenergize the car

Question 4

If unable to lockout the elevator

Answer 4

1 member must stay in machine room with radio

Question 5

The board of elevator regulations require that an elevator equipped with a hoistway door unlocking device

Answer 5

The device must be secured in the building and readily available to FD

Question 6

Once power is cut just the occupant is instructed to

Answer 6

Try to roll open the door

Question 7

If the elevator is within *** feet, then door is forced and occupants can be removed without response of district chief

Answer 7

3 feet

Question 8

Use of side panels are

Answer 8

No longer permitted

Question 9

Forcible entry should be attempted by these 3 means in this order

Answer 9

Mini lifting bag
Rabbit tool
Halligan

Question 10

Basic tactic for elevator accidents involving injury

Answer 10

Stabilize car, then move enough to stabilize victim

Question 11

Members are/are not allowed to restore power to elevator involved in injury

Answer 11

Are not

Question 12

A DFS elevator emergency operation report FEO 3502 whenever a FEO switch

Answer 12

Malfunctions or is damaged

Question 13

A DFS Elevator Response Form E52A must be filled out whenever

Answer 13

Person is injured, extricated, or power terminated to elevator or escalator

Question 14

IC must document in NFIRS that all documentation is complete and

Answer 14

Emailed when necessary and FAO notified

Question 15

An elevator car must be within ** inches of the floor to be within the landing zone

Answer 15

18 inches