TB #140 ELEVATOR OPERATIONS AT HIGHRISE INCIDENTS (TILLER CERTIFICATION)

Question 1

During normal, day-to-day operations, the emergency operation switch will be in which position?

Answer 1

“OFF” position

Question 2

What two ways can Phase I, “Recall Phase” be activated?

Answer 2

Manually (via “Emergency Service” key switch in the lobby or fire control room) OR Automatically (via activation of an elevator lobby smoke detector)

Question 3

Where will elevator cars recall during Phase I, “Recall Phase”?

Answer 3

Lobby OR designated recall floor

Question 4

Unaccounted elevators will require the Incident Commander to implement an…

Answer 4

“Elevator Group”

Question 5

Purpose of an “Elevator Group” is…

Answer 5

To determine the location and status of any elevator not returning to its recall location and the potential for extrication and rescue.

Question 6

Phase II, “Override Phase” becomes operative when…

Answer 6

Both switches (Phase I & Phase II) are in the “ON” position

Question 7

If the elevators have been recalled to the lobby by the activation of a smoke detector, the lobby panel should always be…

Answer 7

switched to the “ON” position and the key removed

Question 8

When operating elevators in the “Emergency Service” mode, the ___________________________ and ____________________ are rendered inoperable

Answer 8

Automatic door open feature and photo-electric device

Question 9

Continuous pressure on the “Door Open” button causes the elevator doors to open. If the button is released prior to the doors reaching the fully opened position, the doors will…

Answer 9

Automatically close

Question 10

Open doors are closed by continuous pressure on the “____________” button

Answer 10

“Door Closed”

Question 11

If a “Door Closed” button is not provided, continuous pressure on the _______ ____ button will serve to close the doors.

Answer 11

Desired floor

Question 12

When multiple floor buttons have been selected, the elevator is designed to stop at the _______ floor selected. At that time, all other selections are _________.

Answer 12

Closest…cancelled

Question 13

The “HOLD” elevator panel key position is used in order to maintain the elevator car on the floor where the elevator is currently located as well as maintaining the doors in the ____ position.

Answer 13

Open

Question 14

TRUE/FALSE…The service key should be removable from the panel when placed in the “HOLD” position.

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

When the interior elevator key position is in the “OFF” position, the Emergency Service mode returns to…

Answer 15

PHASE I, which will cause the elevator to return to the lobby (or designated recall floor)

Question 16

Elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is above the…

Answer 16

sixth (6th) floor

Question 17

The Company Officer, before using an elevator, should attempt to accurately determine the location of the fire or alarm. This can be accomplished through the inspection of…

Answer 17

1. The alarm panel
2. Security closed circuit video
3. Actual observation (fire indicated from an exterior window)
4. Information received from building security, building maintenance or occupants

Question 18

Elevators shall not be taken closer than ___ floors below the reported fire floor or ___ floors below the lowest indicated alarm floor location.

Answer 18

Two

Question 19

Under no circumstances should an elevator not equipped with Emergency Service or a freight elevator be utilized until…

Answer 19

1. it is determined safe by fire department personnel on the desired floor(s) of operation
2. use is approved by the Incident Commander.

Question 20

If the building is equipped with split bank elevators, do not use an elevator that services the fire floor if a lower bank of elevators reaches within ____________ of the fire floor.

Answer 20

five (5) floors

Question 21

Elevators that travel through a “_____ _____” should be avoided whenever possible.

Answer 21

“Blind Shaft”

Question 22

A “blind shaft” allows…

Answer 22

expedited elevator access to upper floors by excluding access at intermediate floor locations.

Question 23

The City of Los Angeles enacted a high-rise retrofit ordinance (effective in 1989) requires walls having a fire-resistive rating of…

Answer 23

Not less than one-hour

Question 24

The City of Los Angeles enacted a high-rise retrofit ordinance (effective in 1989) requires all lobby openings be protected with…

Answer 24

3/4 hour (45min) automatic-closing fire assemblies with magnetic hold open devices for door closure actuated by any initiating device located on the floor.

Question 25

Elevator lobbies, except for the ____ ________ level lobby, are provided with a smoke detector located on the lobby ceiling.

Answer 25

Main entrance

Question 26

Before utilizing an elevator, the elevator shaft shall be observed to determine the presence of…

Answer 26

smoke, fire, or water.

Question 27

The fire attack team shall consist of a minimum of

Answer 27

Four members

Question 28

No more than ___ personnel with equipment shall be permitted in any one elevator at a time.

Answer 28

Six (6)

Question 29

Once assigned as the Elevator Operator, this member will report to the…

Answer 29

Lobby Control Officer

Question 30

All members, including the member identified as the elevator operator, utilizing the elevator as a means of ascent shall be equipped with…

Answer 30

full personal protective equipment

Question 31

A ___ ________ ____________ shall remain in the elevator car with the elevator operator

Answer 31

Dry chemical extinguisher

Question 32

TRUE/FALSE…If the circular “fire service,” “fire helmet,” or “Maltese cross jewel” indicator light on the elevator car control panel is blinking, the elevator cars in that bank should not be used.

Answer 32

TRUE…As a warning to fire fighters of the impending elevator shutdown due to an elevator SHUNT SWITCH activation, the heat detectors used for this operation will cause the visual indicator light (fire service button, fire helmet, or Maltese cross) to illuminate intermittently indicating an impending elevator shutdown. Once the shunt switch activates all operations are canceled and the elevator becomes INOPERATIVE.

Question 33

If determined that an elevator is going to be used for ascent, precautionary stops shall be made every ___ floors

Answer 33

Five (5)

Question 34

Precautionary stops ensure that…

Answer 34

1. Elevator stops at desired floor
2. Doors remain closed when the elevator stops
3. Doors open when the “door open” button is activated
4. Doors close when the “door open” button is released
5. Elevator is performing Phase II operations as designed

Question 35

At first Precautionary stop…

Answer 35

1. elevator should stop but the doors should remain closed
2. Doors open when the door open button is activated
3. Doors close when the door open button is released
4. The door open button should be depressed until the doors open fully and should remain open once the door open button is released
5. With the door fully opened, turn the key switch to the “Hold” position (if this position exists) and test this feature by pushing a floor button. (the elevator control system should not accept any additional floor call inputs)
6. With the door fully opened & key switched to the “Hold” position… An attempt to close the doors by pushing the “Door Closed” button should be made. The elevator doors should not close and remain in the open position
7. Determine location of stairwells in proximity to elevator lobby (pull off floor plan)
8. Check if elevator shaft is clear of smoke, water and fire