F89 Elevator Emergency Operations and Firefighter Service 4

Question 1

During Phase I Emergency Recall, which floor should elevators NOT return to if the fire alarm originates on the lobby level?

Accepted Answer

The alternate floor designated in the building's fire safety plan

Answer

When a lobby-level alarm activates Phase I recall, elevators must return to the designated alternate recall floor rather than the lobby to avoid the hazard.

Question 2

A firefighter using Phase II service notices the elevator doors are not closing after pressing the 'Door Close' button. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

An object or person is blocking the door safety beam

Answer

Door safety beams detect obstructions and prevent door closure regardless of button commands to protect passengers.

Question 3

Under ASME A17.1, how long must firefighters' service (Phase II) controls remain operational after a building power failure if the elevator has standby power?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 2 hours

Answer

ASME A17.1 requires that standby power maintain firefighters' service operation for a minimum of 2 hours.

Question 4

Which action by the Fire and Life Safety Director is INCORRECT when assisting firefighters during elevator emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Sending non-emergency elevator calls to divert cars away from the fire floor

Answer

Under Phase I recall, elevator dispatching is controlled by the fire recall system; FLSDs must not attempt to override or divert calls through normal dispatch.

Question 5

What does a flickering or intermittent elevator lobby status light on the Fire Command Center typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

A supervisory condition or trouble signal in the elevator recall circuit

Answer

Intermittent or trouble indicator lights on the Fire Command Center typically signal a supervisory or fault condition in the elevator recall circuit.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 Elevator Emergency Operations and Firefighter Service 4