Elevator Emergency Operations Flashcards

During Phase I Emergency Recall, what do elevator cars do after reaching the designated recall level?

Answer: Park with doors open and stay out of normal service

Recalled cars park at the recall level with doors open and stay out of normal service until firefighters take control.

A smoke detector in the main elevator lobby at the designated recall level activates. Where should the cars be recalled?

Answer: To the alternate recall level

If the designated level lobby detector activates, cars go to the alternate level so they don't open into smoke.

What does a FLASHING firefighter's hat symbol in the elevator car mean?

Answer: A smoke detector in the hoistway or machine room has activated

A flashing hat warns that fire or smoke may be in the hoistway or machine room, so using the car may be unsafe.

A tenant says they plan to take the elevator to leave during a fire alarm. What should the EAP staff tell them?

Answer: Use the stairs, because elevators must not be used in a fire emergency

Posted signs and the building's emergency plan tell occupants to use the exit stairs, not the elevators, during a fire.

In Phase II operation, what happens if a firefighter lets go of the DOOR OPEN button before the doors are fully open?

Answer: The doors close again automatically

In Phase II the doors open only while the button is held, and they close again if the button is released early.

Who is expected to operate elevators under Phase II firefighters' emergency operation?

Answer: FDNY firefighters

Phase II in-car operation is meant for firefighters, who control the car from inside with the fire service key.

What does the CALL CANCEL button in the car do during Phase II?

Answer: Cancels all registered car calls and stops the car at or before the next available floor

CALL CANCEL clears the registered car calls, so the firefighter can stop the car quickly and pick a new floor.