F89 Elevator Emergency Operations and Firefighter Service 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Incident Commander of the fire department

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

That the fire department has authorized return to normal service

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Elevators serving only two consecutive floors

Answer

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

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 Elevator Emergency Operations and Firefighter Service 5