Training Bulletin 140- Elevator Operations At Highrise Incidents

Question 1

Firefighters wearing personal protective equipment and carrying necessary equipment require approximately ___ minute(s) per floor to ascend stairs.

Answer 1

1 minute

Question 2

fire doubles in size every ________ it burns unchecked.

Answer 2

Minute

Question 3

buildings with split banks of elevators, which may be used if the highest floor served by the elevator shaft terminates a minimum of ___ floors below the reported fire floor.

Answer 3

5

Question 4

Is the elevator key removable when the switch is in the bypass position.

Answer 4

No

Question 5

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

Answer 5

6th

Question 6

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

Answer 6

2

2

Question 7

Can firefighters use elevators that travel through a blind shaft?

Answer 7

Yes, but should be avoided whenever possible

Question 8

The City of Los Angeles enacted a high-rise retrofit ordinances (effective in 1989) that requires all elevators on all levels in all existing high-rise buildings open into elevator lobbies which are separated from the remainder of the building, including corridors and other exits, by walls having a fireresistive rating of not less than ___ hour.

Answer 8

One hour

Question 9

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

Answer 9

3/4 hour ( 45 minutes )

Question 10

The fire attack team shall consist of a minimum of ___ members.

Answer 10

4

Question 11

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

Answer 11

6

Question 12

f determined that 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 properly operating in Phase II as designed.

Answer 12

5

Question 13

At what stop upon assent should the elevator shaft should once again be checked for the presence of smoke or water. It is not necessary to repeat the control panel checks again.

Answer 13

2nd stop