BOOK 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL CHAPTER 7 ELEVATORS

Question 1

Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:
1. ___________ – The floor that elevators will respond to upon recall.

Answer 1

1. Designated level

Question 2

Designated level
This floor will contain the “____________________” needed to recall the elevators and will be referred to as “______” for the remainder of this chapter.

Answer 2

Emergency service switch
Lobby

Question 3

Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:
2. Smoke Detectors – There shall be a smoke detector installed adjacent to the elevators at each landing, usually in a _______ on each floor except the _______

Answer 3

Vestibule
Lobbby

Question 4

Title 24 of the California Administrative Code requires a building to have:

3. Elevator Emergency Service – _____ or Recall/_______ capability

Answer 4

Recall or recall/override

Question 5

Phase __, “Recall Phase” – Elevators recalled will respond non-stop to the lobby and ignore all other call button requests.

Answer 5

Phase I

Question 6

Automatic elevators having a total travel of more than __ feet (or more than __ feet, if new after October __, _____) may be recalled to the lobby by sensing devices (smoke detectors) or by a _____-position key operated “Emergency Service” switch in the lobby.

Answer 6

50 FEET
25 FEET
OCTOBER 6TH 1975
THREE POSITION

Question 7

NOTE: A minimum of ____ switch per bank is required. In the event a Building Control Station is required and is on the same floor in the area of the elevator banks, the “Emergency Service” switch may be located in the ______.

Answer 7

ONE
STATION

Question 8

If the station is remote, it may have a second “_________________” switch, but it must be labeled and identified in the same manner as the lobby “Emergency Service” switch.

Answer 8

EMERGENCY SERVICE SWITCH

Question 9

PHASE II (_______________) – Recalled elevators will respond as per Phase I, but in addition can be places in emergency use by firefighters.

Answer 9

“Override Phase”

Question 10

All automatic elevators having a travel of ___ feet or more above the lowest grade level may be recalled to the lobby by smoke detectors or by a three-position key operated “Emergency Service” switch in the ______.

Answer 10

70 FEET
LOBBY

Question 11

A three-position (____-____-____) “Emergency Service” switch is provided in each car.

Answer 11

ON-OFF-HOLD

Question 12

The in-car switches are operative when the lobby “Emergency Service” switch is in the

Answer 12

ON POSITION

Question 13

Turning both switches to the “ON” position operates the

Answer 13

OVERRIDE PHASE

Question 14

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

Answer 14

6TH FLOOR

Question 15

Firefighters who climb stairs, as opposed to utilizing elevators, will arrive faster to locations at or below the ___ floor, as the procedures required for safe elevator use may delay the expedient arrival to the reported fire floor.

Answer 15

6TH FLOOR

Question 16

Elevators shall not be taken directly________________ the fire floor

Answer 16

To or above

Question 17

If used as a means of ascent, elevators should not be taken closer than two floors below the _______________ floor or two floors below the lowest ________________ floor location.

Answer 17

Reported fire floor
Indicated alarm

Question 18

Elevators shall never be taken below _____ until deemed safe for use by Fire Department personnel through making a visual assessment of conditions that might affect elevator use.

Answer 18

Below grade

Question 19

If elevators are used for going aloft, all elevators must be accounted for and equipped with Phase II_______________________

Answer 19

Emergency firefighter service

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 five (___) floors of the fire floor.

Answer 20

5 floors

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Blind shaft

Question 22

A “_________” allows expedited elevator access to upper floors by excluding access at intermediate floor locations.

Answer 22

Blind shaft

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Smoke fire or water

Question 24

Directing a _____ or _____________ camera up between the elevator car and the shaft wall can determine the presence of smoke, fire, or water in the elevator shaft. The elevator _____________, if readily accessible, can also be utilized for this inspection.

Answer 24

Flashlight
Thermal imaging camera
Hatch door

Question 25

If the presence of any amount of smoke, fire, or water is detected, the use of the elevator for ascent shall be

Answer 25

Discontinued

Question 26

When elevator use has been discontinued All members shall immediately exit the elevator and proceed to an appropriate

Answer 26

Stairwell

Question 27

All members, including the member assigned as the elevator operator, utilizing the elevator as a means of ascent shall be equipped with full personal protective equipment; breathing apparatus; _______ ____; ________ ______ phone, ________ ______ tool, and the appropriate equipment for fire suppression operations or assigned task.

Answer 27

Portable radio Sound powered phone Forcible entry tool

Question 28

Prior to going aloft, all members shall have donned their Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) _______ and be prepared to connect the _______ if an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) is encountered. A _________________________ shall remain in the elevator car with elevator operator

Answer 28

Facepiece Regulator Dry chemical extinguisher

Question 29

The Fire Attack Team shall consist of a minimum of

Answer 29

4 members

Question 30

If a Light Force is first on scene and assumes the role of fire attack, ___ member may be assigned to operate the elevator and ____ members can assume to role of the Fire Attack Team and go aloft.

Answer 30

One Four

Question 31

IF THE FIRST ARRIVING PESONNEL ARE NOT TRAINED OR NOT FAMILIAR WITH EMERGENCY SERVICE OPERATIONS, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS AS A MEANS FOR GOING ALOFT. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS,

Answer 31

Use the stairs

Question 32

The elevator operator will be assigned and report to the Lobby Control Officer and remain in control of the elevator until

Answer 32

Relieved or reassigned

Question 33

It is imperative that members assigned as elevator operator(s) remain in the elevator car and either maintain constant pressure on the “___________” button or activate the “_______” feature, if the elevator is so equipped, as the elevator doors may close.

Answer 33

Door open Hold

Question 34

Once the elevator doors close while operating in Phase II with not personnel inside the elevator, the elevator may be lost For how long

Answer 34

The duration of the incident

Question 35

Members using an elevator for ascent should also determine the location of the stairwells in relationship to the elevator. This should be accomplished at the first, and subsequent________________ by observing the buildings emergency exit plan located at each elevator lobby landing.

Answer 35

Precautionary stops

Question 36

Stairway verification checks should be done at what level

Answer 36

Above the lobby level

Question 37

No more than ____personnel, with required equipment, shall be permitted in any one elevator at a time during Phase II operations.

Answer 37

6

Question 38

Personnel utilizing the elevator for ascent shall make precautionary stops every ____ floors in order to test and confirm that the elevator is properly operating in the Phase II mode.

Answer 38

5

Question 39

These precautionary stops will ensure that: * The elevator stops at the __________(s), * The elevator doors remain ______ when the elevator stops, * The elevator doors open only when the _____________ button is activated, * The elevator doors close when the door open button is ________, and * The elevator is performing in ______ operations as designed.

Answer 39

Designated floors Closed Door open Released Phase II

Question 40

The lobby level “Emergency Service” switch is normally in the “___” (automatic) position.

Answer 40

OFF

Question 41

When the lobby “Emergency Service” switch is turned to the “___” (emergency) position, all elevators in the bank controlled by the switch will be recalled to the lobby floor and remain there with their doors open.

Answer 41

ON

Question 42

even if the cars have already been returned to the lobby floor in response to the activation of a smoke detector. The lobby “Emergency Service” switch shall be

Answer 42

TURNED “ON”

Question 43

CAN YUR REMOVE THE KEY FROM SWITCH IN PHASE 1

Answer 43

YES

Question 44

In phase 1 The photo-electric beams and other non-mechanical door retraction safety devices are

Answer 44

Deactivated

Question 45

If the car is at a landing at the time the Recall Phase is activated, the car will start moving to the lobby as soon as the ________ ______.

Answer 45

Door closes

Question 46

Phase I The “______” position is used during an incident to place the elevators in operation on a temporary basis when the entire building has been deemed safe for normal use, but there is still enough residual smoke to actuate the detector or the detectors are malfunctioning.

Answer 46

Bypass

Question 47

The key is not removable when the switch is in the “______” position.

Answer 47

Bypass

Question 48

Lobby “Emergency Service” switches, marked with “______,” “OFF,” and “ON” operate in the same manner except that there is no means to bypass the alarm system when a fire protection device cannot be reset.

Answer 48

Reset

Question 49

Phase II The lobby level “Emergency Service” switch is normally in the _____ (automatic) position.

Answer 49

OFF

Question 50

PHASE II Use the key to place the in-car switch in the “___” position; the car will be openable only by a person in the elevator. The car will not respond to a call from any other source.

Answer 50

ON

Question 51

* When operating elevators in “Emergency Service” mode, the automatic door open feature and photo-electric device are rendered inoperable. The destination is selected by actuating a _____button in the normal manner.

Answer 51

FLOOR

Question 52

Opening of the power operated doors is controlled by continuous pressure on the “_______” button. If the button is released prior to the doors reaching the fully opened position, the doors will automatically ________. The only exception is that the doors may automatically open upon return to the

Answer 52

DOOR OPEN RE-CLOSE LOBBY

Question 53

Open doors are closed by continuous pressure on the “_________” button, if provided. If a “Door Close” button is not provided, continuous pressure on the desired_______ button will serve to close the doors.

Answer 53

DOOR CLOSED FLOOR BUTTON

Question 54

DOOR CLOSED OR FLOOR BUTTON; If either of these buttons are released before the doors reach the fully closed position, the doors will automatically _____

Answer 54

REOPEN

Question 55

PHASE II * If multiple floor buttons have been actuated, the car will stop at the _____ of the selected floors that it reaches. At that time all other selections will be _______. The car doors will remain _____.

Answer 55

FIRST CANCELLED CLOSED

Question 56

NOTE: Elevators installed after October 15, 19__ must have a separate “__________” button for use by emergency personnel.

Answer 56

1985 CALL CANCEL

Question 57

NOTE: In either Phase I or II, the elevator car(s) may be equipped with an “___________” mode (with or without ____________ devices).

Answer 57

INDEPENDENT SERVICE MODE PHOTO-ELECTRIC

Question 58

This mode is used by employees or service personnel for routine, nonemergency operation.

Answer 58

INDEPENDENT SERVICE MODE

Question 59

Elevators installed since ____ are required to be recalled to the lobby.

Answer 59

1986

Question 60

“Independent Service” may be operated by ___ (not compatible with in-car fire service switch) or _____ switch. Usually the controls are found behind a locked panel on the control panel inside the elevator car. Keys are available from _________ _________

Answer 60

KEYS TOGGLE SWITCH BUILDING PERSONNEL

Question 61

While the elevator is operating in the “Independent Service” mode, the photoelectric hold open device is rendered______ but the automatic _______ ______ feature will continue to function.

Answer 61

INOPERATIVE DOOR OPEN

Question 62

While the cars are being used in the “Independent Service” mode, they are not subject to ______ by either the sensing device or the key operated switches.

Answer 62

RECALL

Question 63

If for any reason an emergency occurs while you are in the elevator car and the sensing devices do not work, the following procedures may be used: * Automatic Mode (without photo-electric devices) – Depress the “________” button to cause the doors to close, but only after they have reached their fully opened position.

Answer 63

DOOR CLOSE

Question 64

if for any reason an emergency occurs while you are in the elevator car and the sensing devices do not work, the following procedures may be used: Automatic Mode (with photo-electric devices) – It is possible that the smoke may be of sufficient density to block the photo beam and cause the door to remain open. The photo-electric device can be rendered inoperable by depressing the switch marked: “_________________________________________”. This action will cause the doors to close.

Answer 64

TO BE USED IN CASE OF FIRE ONLY

Question 65

if for any reason an emergency occurs while you are in the elevator car and the sensing devices do not work, the following procedures may be used: The “_________________” switch is operative during the time the car is in the Automatic Mode, and upon activation will immediately stop the car.

Answer 65

EMERGENCY STOP

Question 66

The use of the “Emergency Stop” switch should be used as a _____ ______ , as the activation may cause the elevator to come to a hard stop.

Answer 66

LAST RESORT

Question 67

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH Newer elevators may not have a “stop button” but may require a separate _______ _____.

Answer 67

ELEVATOR KEY

Question 68

If an elevator was installed under Phase II provisions, insert the key into in-car “Emergency Service” switch and turn to “ON” position. In addition, check to determine if the car is in “__________ _________”. IF SO REMOVE IT FROM THIS POSITION

Answer 68

INDEPENDENT SERVICE

Question 69

In addition, if phone jacks are available in cars, _______ ________telephones should be placed in operation.

Answer 69

SOUND POWERED TELEPHONES