F80 Elevator Emergency Operations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Park with doors open and stay out of normal service

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To the alternate recall level

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A smoke detector in the hoistway or machine room has activated

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The doors close again automatically

Answer

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

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