T.B. 140 - Elevator Operations at Highrise Incidents

Question 1

When the Elevator Emergency Service Switch is switched to “ON” what phase is it in?

Answer 1

Phase 1: Recall Phase

Question 2

To place the elevator in operation on a temporary basis when the entire building is deemed safe for normal use but there is still enough residual smoke to acute the detectors or detectors are malfunctioning, place the switch in the “_______” position.

Answer 2

“Bypass”

Question 3

The 2008 Elevator Code requires a THREE position switch in the lobby. What are the Three positions?

Answer 3

1. ON
2. OFF
3. RESET

Question 4

2008 Elevator Code:

To remove the elevators from Phase 1 Emergency Recall Operation the switch SHALL be rotated FIRST to the “_______” position, and then to the “OFF” position.

Answer 4

“RESET”

Question 5

2008 Elevators Code:

Is there a BYPASS switch or a means to bypass the alarms on this system?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Phase II is known as the “________” Phase.

Answer 6

“Override”

Question 7

An Emergency Service Switch is provided in each elevator car with Phase ___ capability.

Answer 7

Phase II

Question 8

What are the THREE positions of the IN CAR key switch?

Answer 8

1. ON
2. OFF
3. HOLD

Question 9

Turning both switches (Phase I and Phase II) to the “ON” position operates the “_______” Phase.

Answer 9

“Override”

Question 10

When operating elevators in the “Emergency Service,” what TWO features are rendered inoperable?

Answer 10

1. Automatic door open

2. Photo-electric devices

Question 11

What type of pressure do you need to OPEN and CLOSE doors in the Override Phase?

Answer 11

Continuous pressure

Question 12

Override Phase:

When multiple floor buttons have been selected, what floor will the elevator stop at?

Answer 12

the CLOSEST floor selected.

Question 13

What key position is used to maintain the elevator car on the floor where the elevator is currently located and maintain the doors in the OPEN position?

Answer 13

“HOLD”

Question 14

Override Phase:

The key inside the car should be removed when the switch is placed in what position?

Answer 14

“HOLD”

Question 15

It is imperative that the Elevator Operator should remain in the elevator car and either maintain constant pressure on the “_________” button or activate the “_____” feature or the elevator doors may close.

Answer 15

“DOOR OPEN”

“HOLD”

Question 16

When the Interior elevator key is in the “OFF” position the Emergency Service Mode returns to PHASE __, which will return all the elevators to the LOBBY.

Answer 16

Phase I

Question 17

Elevator ascent during INVESTIGATIONS or FIREFIGHTING operations shall only be used when the reported location is above the _____ floor.

Answer 17

6th floor

Question 18

Firefighters who climb stairs will arrive ______ than those who utilize elevators for locations BELOW the 6th floor.

Answer 18

Faster

Question 19

Before using an elevator, the Company Officer should attempt to accurately determine the _________ of the fire or alarm.

Answer 19

location

Question 20

Elevators SHALL NOT be taken closer than ____ floors below the reported Fire Floor or lowest indicated Alarm Floor location.

Answer 20

TWO floors

Question 21

Under NO circumstances should an elevator not equipped with Emergency Service or a _______ elevator be used. These elevators can only be used if it is determined SAFE by personnel on the desired floor of operation and their use is approved by the ____.

Answer 21

Freight

IC

Question 22

Elevators SHALL NOT be taken TO or ABOVE the reported ______ floor.

Answer 22

Fire floor

Question 23

If the building is equipped with Split Bank Elevators: DO NOT use the elevator that services the Fire Floor if a Lower Bank of elevators reaches within ____ floors of the Fire Floor.

Answer 23

5 floors

Question 24

Elevators that travel through a ______ ______ should be avoided whenever possible.

Answer 24

Blind Shaft

Question 25

High Rise Retrofit Ordinance (1989):

All lobby openings for elevator doors shall be protected with a _____ minute automatic closing fire assemblies with magnetic hold open devices for door closure activated by any initiating device located on the floor.

Answer 25

45 min.

Question 26

High Rise Retrofit Ordinance (1989):

All elevators open into elevator lobbies which are separated from the remainder of the building, including corridors and other exits, by walls having Fire-Resistive rating of not less than ____ hour.

Answer 26

1 hour

Question 27

Before utilizing an Elevator, the SHAFT shall be checked for the presence of what THREE things by using a Flashlight or Thermal Imaging Camera?

Answer 27

Smoke
Fire
Water

Question 28

No more than how many personnel with equipment are permitted in an elevator at one time?

Answer 28

6 personnel

Question 29

Once assigned as the ELEVATOR OPERATOR, this member shall report to the ______ ________ Officer?

Answer 29

Lobby Control

Question 30

Prior to going aloft in an elevator, ALL members SHALL don their _______ and shall be prepared to ____________________.

Answer 30

Facepiece

connect their 2nd stage regulator.

Question 31

What piece of equipment SHALL remain in the elevator car with the Elevator Operator?

Answer 31

Dry Chem Extinguisher

Question 32

During Phase I operation, if any elevator does NOT recall to the lobby, elevators SHALL NOT be used until ALL elevators are _________ for.

Answer 32

accounted

Question 33

Who shall notify the IC of the elevator status?

1. ________ or
2. ________

Answer 33

1. Initial Fire Investigation Team or

2. Lobby Control Unit

Question 34

UNACCOUNTED Elevators will require the IC to implement an ______ _______ to determine the location and status of any elevator not returning to its RECALL location and the potential for extrication and rescue.

Answer 34

Elevator Group

Question 35

Phase II operation is indicated on the Interior Control Panel as “___” or “_______ ______”.

Answer 35

“ON”

“FIREMAN SERVICE”

Question 36

It is imperative for the Elevator Operator to remain inside the car. If the doors CLOSE during PHASE II with no personnel inside, the elevator may be ____ for the duration of the incident.

Answer 36

lost

Question 37

On the control panel, If the circular “FIRE SERVICE”, “FIRE HELMET” or “MALTESE CROSS JEWEL” indicator light is Blinking then the cars in that bank should NOT be used due to impending SHUTDOWN because of the _____ Switch activation.

Answer 37

Shunt

Question 38

Once the SHUNT SWITCH is activated all operations are _______ and the elevator becomes inoperative.

Answer 38

cancelled

Question 39

Phase II Operation:

Elevators WITHOUT a door close button will proceed to the ______ chosen floor if a floor button is held in a depressed position.

Answer 39

First

Question 40

If an elevator is going to be used for Ascent, precautionary stops SHALL be made every ___ floors in order to test and confirm that the elevator is operating in Phase II as designed.

Answer 40

5 floors

Question 41

Precautionary checks SHALL be made an additional ____ floors below the desired floor of termination.

Answer 41

2 floors

Question 42

Members using an elevator for ASCENT should also determine the locations of the _________ in relation to the location of the elevator vestibule by observing the floor plans on Precautionary Stops above the Lobby Level.

Answer 42

Stairwells

Question 43

At EACH precautionary stop the the SHAFT shall be observed for the presence of _______, _______, _____.

Answer 43

Smoke, Fire, Water

Question 44

The Test of Phase II Operations includes:

1. Testing the door CLOSE and OPEN buttons
2. Entering several floor by pushing floor indicator buttons.
3. Press the “_______” or “_____ _______” button to clear the panel.
4. Select the desired floor of termination and perform precautionary checks every 5 floors.

Answer 44

“RESET” or “CALL CANCEL”