30 Questions
Which organization's guidelines are the procedures contained in this document taken from?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
What is one of the principal causes for the failure of an elevator to operate?
Electrical power failure
What should be done if there is an electrical power failure affecting a large section of the city?
Contact the Power Company for information on the duration of the interruption
What can greatly reduce the occurrence of serious injuries in elevator emergencies?
Fire Rescue personnel trained in elevator rescue
What should be done if the failure of the elevator is due to a blown fuse on a circuit?
Replace the fuse and restore the elevator to service
When should the elevator car be moved if there is an obstruction in the hoistway?
Only by an elevator service man
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Emergency Hoistway Door Key?
To open the hoistway door in case of emergency
What should be done if the elevator is stalled between floors?
Wait for the elevator service company to arrive
When should the elevator main electric switch be pulled?
During emergency removal of passengers
What should be done if a person is caught in the elevator machinery or between car and hoistway enclosure?
Wait for an experienced elevator service man to examine the situation
What is the purpose of the Emergency Door Release Devices?
To open the hoistway door in case of emergency
What should be done if the power failure is outside of the building?
Notify the Alarm Office and/or F.C.I.O.
According to the text, where can the serial number for an elevator be found?
On the semi-annual certification form
What is the purpose of the Interlock (Door Restrictor)?
To prevent the elevator doors from opening when the elevator car is not positioned at the elevator landing
Where is the Mainline Disconnect Switch usually found?
In the elevator machine room
What is the purpose of the Manual elevator standby power selection switch?
To enable the elevator to operate on power supplied from an in-house power generator
What is the purpose of the Elevator Emergency Hoistway Door Key?
To open the hoistway door
Where is the Firefighter’s Service Elevator Key usually found?
In a lock box on the first floor
According to the text, what should be done with the mainline disconnect switch for the stalled elevator?
Set it to the 'OFF' position
What should be done with the hoistway door locking device at the nearest landing above the stalled elevator car top?
Unlock it using the Elevator Emergency Hoistway Door Key
How should the ladder be positioned on the elevator car top?
It should be positioned with nonskid feet
What should be done with the emergency stop switch, if the car is equipped with one?
Set it to the 'STOP' position
How should the passengers be assisted from within the elevator car to the car top?
They should be assisted one at a time using safety belts secured to lifelines
What should be done with the mainline disconnect switch at the conclusion of the scene operations?
Set it to the 'OFF' position
According to the text, where is the mechanism for the elevator usually mounted?
Above the car doors
What should be done if the mainline disconnect switch cannot be turned off?
Enter the elevator car and set the emergency stop switch to the stop position
What should be done if the elevator car is not level with the landing?
Assist passengers in leaving the car one at a time
What should be done if the hoistway door unlocking device is not provided or the doors cannot be opened from within the car?
Use an adjacent operable elevator to reach the stalled car
What should be done if the elevator car is stalled more than 3 ft. above or below the landing?
Remove the passengers through the top emergency exit
What should be done at the conclusion of the scene operations?
Affix a Hazard-Tag on the mainline disconnect switch and leave it in the off position
Test your knowledge on elevator safety and terminology with this quiz! Learn about terms like hoistway and interlock, and find out how elevator emergency situations are handled. Brush up on your elevator knowledge and become more informed about this essential mode of transportation.
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