Elevator Emergency Operations Flashcards

Which position of the lobby Phase I key switch starts recall manually?

Answer: ON

Turning the Phase I switch to ON starts recall of all cars in that group.

What is the BYPASS position on some Phase I switches used for?

Answer: Restoring cars to normal service even though a recall detector is still active

BYPASS lets authorized personnel put cars back in service when a detector is faulty or stays in alarm.

According to FDNY practice, where should firefighters using an elevator in a fire stop the car?

Answer: At least two floors below the fire floor

Firefighters stop at least two floors below the fire, then use the stairs, so the doors never open into fire.

Where in the building does the EAP Director usually check the status and location of elevator cars during an emergency?

Answer: The elevator status panel at the fire command center or lobby

Elevator position and status indicators at the fire command center show responding firefighters which cars are available.

When the building is running on emergency or standby power, what usually decides which elevator can run?

Answer: A power selector switch that assigns standby power to specific cars

Generator capacity is limited, so a selector switch decides which car or cars get standby power.

People are trapped in a stalled elevator but no one is in danger. What should building staff do first?

Answer: Keep talking to the occupants and reassure them while calling the elevator company or FDNY

Trained responders should handle the rescue while staff stay in contact with the occupants and keep them calm.

What does a STEADY, non-flashing firefighter's hat symbol show?

Answer: Phase I or Phase II firefighters' emergency operation is in effect

A steady hat means the car is in firefighters' emergency operation, with no warning about the hoistway or machine room.