Elevator Emergency Operations and Firefighter Service Flashcards

What is the primary reason elevator doors are kept from fully closing when firefighters are using Phase II service and exit the cab?

Answer: To prevent the elevator from being recalled or dispatched away from that floor

Holding the door open prevents the elevator from responding to other calls or being recalled, keeping it available at the firefighters' staging floor.

During elevator testing as part of the annual Fire and Life Safety Director drill, which of the following must be verified for Phase I Emergency Recall?

Answer: That the elevator travels to the designated recall floor and doors open automatically

Phase I recall testing must confirm elevators return to the correct recall floor and doors open fully upon arrival, as required by ASME A17.1.

Under New York City rules, who has authority to return elevators to normal service after Phase I recall has been activated?

Answer: The Incident Commander of the fire department

Only the Incident Commander of the responding fire department has authority to authorize return of elevators to normal service after emergency recall.

A building's fire alarm activates on the 12th floor. The elevators complete Phase I recall and return to the lobby. Shortly after, the fire alarm is reset. What must the FLSD confirm before allowing occupants to use the elevators again?

Answer: That the fire department has authorized return to normal service

The FLSD must receive explicit authorization from the fire department Incident Commander before returning elevators to normal occupant use.

Which type of elevator is typically EXEMPT from Phase I Emergency Recall requirements under ASME A17.1?

Answer: Elevators serving only two consecutive floors

Elevators that serve only two consecutive floors are generally exempt from Phase I recall requirements under ASME A17.1.

When firefighters are using Phase II elevator service, which button allows them to hold the doors open for an extended period while loading equipment?

Answer: The 'Door Open' button held continuously

In Phase II service, continuously holding the 'Door Open' button keeps doors open, allowing firefighters to load equipment without the doors automatically closing.

If an elevator fails to respond to Phase I automatic recall, what is the FLSD's immediate required action under NYC fire safety protocols?

Answer: Notify the fire department immediately and log the malfunction

A failure of Phase I recall must be immediately reported to the fire department and documented, as it constitutes a life-safety system malfunction requiring fire department awareness.