Elevator Recall and Safety Protocols

The video tutorial explains elevator recall, an emergency control function that ensures elevators are delivered to a safe floor during emergencies, making them available for firefighter use. It covers the types and locations of recall detectors, including smoke detectors in elevator lobbies, hoistways, and machine rooms. The tutorial also distinguishes between primary (designated) and alternate recall levels, detailing how elevators are recalled based on detector activations. Finally, it discusses the programming of recall operations and the role of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in determining recall locations.

What is the primary reason for implementing elevator recall in buildings?

• To enhance the speed of elevators

• To ensure elevators are available for firefighters during emergencies

• To reduce energy consumption

• To improve the aesthetic design of elevators

Which safety code provides the basis for elevator recall?

• B12.3

• D78.9

• A17.1

• C45.6

Where are smoke detectors typically located for elevator recall?

• In the building's cafeteria

• In the building's lobby

• In the elevator lobby of each floor

• In the parking garage

What is the primary recall level also known as?

• Safety level

• Alternate level

• Designated level

• Emergency level

What happens when a detector at the designated level is activated?

• The elevator goes to the top floor

• The elevator goes to the designated level

• The elevator goes to the alternate level

• The elevator stops functioning

What is the purpose of the alternate recall level?

• To enhance the building's aesthetic

• To reduce the number of detectors needed

• To increase the speed of elevator recall

• To provide a backup in case the primary level is inaccessible

Who is responsible for programming the recall operation?

• The fire department

• The building owner

• The building's security team

• The elevator company

What role does the AHJ play in elevator recall?

• They decide the recall locations

• They install the detectors

• They design the elevator system

• They operate the elevators

What indicates the presence of recall in the elevator?

• A bell sound

• A flashing firefighter's hat symbol

• A red light

• A siren

What is the main function of elevator recall during a fire?

• To alert the building occupants

• To make elevators available for firefighters

• To evacuate people faster

• To shut down all elevators