AFAA Webinar - 1-27-2012 - FA & Elevators

Webinar Series:
Interfacing Fire Alarm, Sprinkler

and Elevator Systems
Bruce Fraser
Fraser Fire Protection Services
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Agenda:
Elevator Recall and Power Shut-down
Historical Perspective
Where we are today, code-wise
Look at specific code sections
Discuss some of the issues
Where we appear to be headed
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ASME A17.1
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
Provides requirements for operational

sequences for:
- Phase 1 - Emergency Recall Operation
- Power Shutdown - Shunt Trip Operation
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ASME A17.1
Phase I - Emergency Recall Operation
The operation of an elevator wherein it is automatically

or manually recalled to a specific landing and removed
from normal service because of activation of firefighters
service
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ASME A17.1
Power Shutdown (shunt trip)
Mainline elevator power is disconnected from the elevator

to eliminate potential problems as a result of sprinkler
actuation in the hoistway or elevator machine room
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Elevator Recall: Historical Perspective
1973 ASME A17.1b (supplement to the 1971 Code)
Purpose:
Prevent people from using elevators
Allow firefighters to account for elevators
Stage equipment (hose lines, air tanks, etc.)
Evacuate occupants with mobility restrictions
Prevent cars from being called to the fire floor
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Identified Designated Level
Both Manual and Automatic Recall

Key Switch (only by firefighters)
Smoke Detectors in Lobbies
Travel of 25 above or below designated level
1981 introduced the Alternate Level
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1984 introduced only lobby and machine room
detectors were to initiate recall
A17.1 referred users to NFPA 72E, Automatic Fire

Detectors
NFPA first mentions A17.1 requirements in 1987 edition of

NFPA 72A, Installation, Maintenance and use of
Local Protective Signaling Systems Elevator Recall for
Firefighters Service
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Two elevator zone circuits now required to be
terminated at the associated elevator controller
In 1989, A17.1 required smoke detectors in hoistways

only when hoistways had sprinklers
A17.1b, 1992 Supplement drops the 25 ft. criterion

now applies to all automatic elevators regardless of
travel distance
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1993 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code

addressed cases where there was no required
building fire alarm system Elevator Recall and
Supervisory Panel
1996 edition of NFPA 72 introduced other fire detection as

being permissible if environment was not
appropriate for a smoke detector.
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A third control circuit was added to provide a warning
of fire in the hoistway or elevator machine room
The 2000 A17.1 was harmonized with the Canadian

B44 Elevator Safety Standard
NFPA 72 [2002] and A17.1 [2004] now both address

new technology elevators machine room-less
elevators
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Elevator Shunt Trip: Historical Perspective
First introduced in ASME A17.1 - 1984
Purpose:
Remove main-line power prior to sprinkler activation
Prevent elevators from moving/operating dangerously
Note: the requirement does not include circuits for ventilation,

in-car lights and communication, pit receptacles and lights, etc.
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Recall & Shunt Trip: Historical Perspective
A17.1 applies to all new elevator installations
A17.3 (where adopted) applies to existing elevators
A17.3 re: Firefighters Service
3.11.3 Firefighters Service
Elevators shall conform to the requirements of
ASME/ANSI A17.11987 Rules 211.3 through 211.8
(see Appendix C) unless at the time of installation or
alteration it was required to comply with a later edition of
A17.1.
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Applicable Codes
Elevator
& Escalator
Safety Code
ASME/ANSI
A17.1/B44
Building NFPA 13
Codes and NFPA 70
NFPA 101 NFPA 72
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Applicable Codes
Elevator
& Escalator
Safety Code
ASME/ANSI
A17.1/B44
Building NFPA 13
Codes and NFPA 70
NFPA 101 NFPA 72
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Applicable Codes
Elevator
& Escalator
Safety Code
ASME/ANSI
A17.1/B44
Building NFPA 13
Codes and NFPA 70
NFPA 101 NFPA 72
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Out of Sync Codes
ASME A17.1
3 4 Year Cycle with Yearly Addenda
A17.1 - 2004
A17.1a - 2005
A17.1S - 2005
A17.1 - 2007
A17.1a - 2008
A17.1b - 2009
A17.1 - 2010
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Out of Sync Codes
ASME A17.1
3 4 Year Cycle with Yearly Addenda
A17.1 - 2004
A17.1a - 2005
A17.1S - 2005 NFPA 72 and NFPA 13
A17.1 - 2007
3 Year Cycle
A17.1a - 2008
2002, 2007, 2010 etc.
A17.1b - 2009
A17.1 - 2010
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Confusion?
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Confusion?
Cant find all the information in one place!
Must use A17.1, NFPA 72 and NFPA 13
together!
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Heres where to find them!
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ASME A17.1 - 2010
Section 2.27
Emergency Operation and Signaling Devices
2.27.3.2 Phase I Emergency Recall Operation

by Fire Alarm Initiating Devices
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ASME A17.1 - 2010
Section 2.27
Emergency Operation and Signaling Devices
2.27.3.2 Phase I Emergency Recall Operation

by Fire Alarm Initiating Devices
Note: Section 2.27 applies to Electric Elevators and section 3.27

applies to Hydraulic Elevators section 3.27 says refer to 2.27.
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ASME A17.1 - 2010
Section 2.8
Equipment in Hoistways, Machinery Spaces, Machine
Rooms, Control Spaces and Control Rooms
2.8.3.3.2
(Shunt Trip / Power Disconnect requirement)
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NFPA 72 - 2010
23.17 Protected Premises Fire Safety Functions
23.17.1 Emergency Elevator Operations Emergency

elevator operations shall meet the requirements of Sections
21.3, 21.4, 21.5, and 21.6.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
Chapter 21 Emergency Control Functions and
Interfaces
21.3* Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service
21.4 Elevator Shutdown
21.5 First Responders Use Elevators
21.6 Elevators for Occupant-Controlled Evacuation
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NFPA 13 - 2010
Chapter 8 Installation Requirements
8.15 Special Situations.
8.15.5 Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms.
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Simplified
Traction Elevator Elevator
System Machine
Room
Alternate
Level
Designated
Level
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Simplified Heat Detector
Hydraulic Elevator Smoke Detector
System Sprinkler
3 2
2
Detector Operation
1 Recall to Alternate Level
2 Recall to Designated Level
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3 Flash FF Helmet in Car (warning)
4 Power Disconnect (shunt trip)
2
Alternate
Level
4 1 3
1 Elevator
Designated Machine
Level Room
3 4
1
25
Machine room-less
Elevators
Alternate
Level
Designated
Level
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Machine room-less
Elevators
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Machine room-less
Elevators
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Machine room-less
Elevators
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Machine room-less
Elevators
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A break for
Questions?
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ASME A17.1 - 2010
2.27.3.2.1 In jurisdictions not enforcing the NBCC, fire alarm
initiating devices used to initiate Phase I Emergency Recall
Operation shall be installed in conformance with the requirements
of NFPA 72, and shall be located
(a) at each floor served by the elevator
(b) in the associated elevator machine room, machinery space containing

a motor controller or electric driving machine, control space, or control
room
(c) in the elevator hoistway, when sprinklers are located in those

hoistways.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service
21.3.6 Smoke detectors shall not be installed in

unsprinklered elevator hoistways unless they are
installed to activate the elevator hoistway smoke
relief equipment.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3* Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service
21.3.7 If ambient conditions prohibit installation of

automatic smoke detection, other automatic fire detection
shall be permitted.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
17.7 Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors

17.7.1.8* Unless specifically designed and listed for the
expected conditions, smoke detectors shall not be installed if
any of the following ambient conditions exist:
(1) Temperature below 32F
(2) Temperature above 100F
(3) Relative humidity above 93 percent
(4) Air velocity greater than 300 ft/min
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.1 All initiating devices used to initiate firefighters service

recall, shall be connected to the building fire alarm system.
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NFPA 72 - 2010

21.3.2* In facilities without a building fire alarm system,
initiating devices used to initiate firefighters service recall shall
be connected to a dedicated function fire alarm system control
unit that shall be designated as elevator recall control and
supervisory control unit, permanently identified on the
dedicated function fire alarm control unit and on the record
drawings.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.3 Unless otherwise required by the authority having

jurisdiction, only the elevator lobby, elevator hoistway, and
the elevator machine room smoke detectors shall be used
to recall elevators for firefighters service.
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NFPA 72 - 2010

21.3.5* A lobby smoke detector shall be located on the
ceiling within 21 ft. of the centerline of each elevator door
within the elevator bank under control of the detector.
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Smoke Detector Location
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NFPA 72 - 2010

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NFPA 72 - 2010

Exception: For lobby ceiling configurations exceeding 15 ft in

height or that are other than flat and smooth, detector locations
shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 17.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
17.7.3 Location and Spacing
17.7.3.1.4* If the intent is to initiate action when smoke/fire

threatens a specific object or space, the detector shall be
permitted to be installed in close proximity to that object or
space.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
A.17.7.3.1.4 There are some applications that do not require

full area protection, but do require detection to initiate action
when specific objects or spaces are threatened by smoke or fire
such as at elevator landings that have ceilings in excess of 15 ft.
and for protection of fire alarm control units. In high ceiling
areas, to achieve the desired initiation such as for elevator recall
and protection of FACUs, detection should be placed on the wall
above and within 60 in. from the top of the elevator door(s) or
FACU.
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NFPA 72 - 2010

21.3.9 Actuation from the elevator hoistway, elevator machine
room, elevator machinery space, elevator control space, or
elevator control room smoke detectors shall cause separate
and distinct visible annunciation at the building fire alarm
control unit and at required annunciators to alert fire
fighters and other emergency personnel that the elevators are
no longer safe to use.
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ASME A17.1 - 2010
2.27.3.2 Phase I Emergency Recall Operation by
Fire Alarm Initiating Devices
2.27.3.2.6 When a fire alarm initiating device in the machine
room, control space, control room or hoistway initiates Phase 1
Emergency Recall Operation, the visual signal shall
illuminate intermittently only in a car(s) with equipment in that
machine room, control space, control room or hoistway .
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ASME A17.1 - 2010
2.27.3 Firefighters Emergency Operation -
Automatic Elevators
FIG. 2.27.3.1.6(h)
Visual Signal
or
When flashing, exit elevator
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.1 Designated Level Recall. For each elevator
or group of elevators, an output shall be provided to signal
elevator recall to the designated level in response to the
following:
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.1 Designated Level Recall. For each elevator
or group of elevators, an output shall be provided to signal
elevator recall to the designated level in response to the
following:
(1) Activation of smoke detectors located at any elevator

lobby served by the elevator(s) other than the lobby at the
designated level.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.1 Designated Level Recall. Contd.
machine room, elevator machinery space, elevator control
space, or elevator control room serving the elevator(s) except
where such room or spaces are located at the designated level.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.1 Designated Level Recall. Contd.
space, or elevator control room serving the elevator(s) except
where such room or spaces are located at the designated level.
(3) Activation of smoke detectors located in the elevator

hoistway serving the elevator when sprinklers are located in the
elevator hoistway unless otherwise specified in 21.3.12.2(3).
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.2 Alternate Level Recall. For each elevator or
group of elevators, an output shall be provided to signal
elevator recall to the alternate level in response to the
following:
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.2 Alternate Level Recall. For each elevator or
group of elevators, an output shall be provided to signal
elevator recall to the alternate level in response to the
following:
(1) Activation of smoke detectors located at the

designated lobby served by the elevator(s).
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.2 Alternate Level Recall. Contd.
space, or elevator control room serving the elevator(s) if such
rooms or spaces are located at the designated level.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.2 Alternate Level Recall. Contd.
space, or elevator control room serving the elevator(s) if such
rooms or spaces are located at the designated level.
(3)* Activation of initiating devices identified in 21.3.12.1(3) if

they are installed at or below the lowest level of recall in the
elevator hoistway and the alternate level is located above the
designated level.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.3.12.3* Visual Warning. For each elevator or group of
elevators, an output(s) shall be provided for the elevator visual
warning signal in response to the following:
(1) Activation of the elevator machine room, elevator machinery

space, elevator control space, or elevator control room
initiating devices identified in
(2) Activation of the elevator hoistway initiating devices identified

in
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Pictorial Representation of Signals from
Fire Alarm System to Elevator Controller
Fire Alarm System Elevator Controller
Recall to
2 Designated Level
Warning to
3
Elevator Machine Room Elevator Cab
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detectors
1 Recall to
Alternate Level
Elevator Hoistway
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detector at
Designated Level
Activation of smoke detector(s) causes signal(s) to elevator controller
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Recall to
2 Designated Level
Warning to
3
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detectors
1 Recall to
Alternate Level
Elevator Hoistway
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detector at
Designated Level
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Recall to
2 Designated Level
Warning to
3
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detectors
1 Recall to
Alternate Level
Elevator Hoistway
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detector at
Designated Level
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Recall to
2 Designated Level
Warning to
3
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detectors
1 Recall to
Alternate Level
Elevator Hoistway
Detector(s)
Elevator Lobby
Detector at
Designated Level
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Fire Alarm System / Elevator Controller Relationship
Elevator Controller
S
Elevator Elevator Elevator Lobby
Hoistway Machine Room Smoke Detector
Smoke Detector(s) Smoke Detector(s) 5th Floor
R1 R2 R3
EOL EOL EOL
S
Elevator Lobby
Elevator Smoke Detector
Machine Room 4th Floor
Heat Detector(s)
Elevator
Hoistway
Heat Detector(s)
S
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
3rd Floor
S
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
2nd Floor
(Alternate Level)
S
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
Ground Floor
(Designated Level)
SCC 1 SCC 2 SCC 3

S
Elevator Lobby
actuation actuation actuation Smoke Detector
causes causes causes Basement
recall to recall to flashing of
alternate designated warning
level level signal
Conventional or
Addressable
Zone / Circuit Module S
Fire Alarm Control Unit
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NFPA 72 - 2010
Chapter 21 - Emergency Control Functions and
Interfaces
21.2.4* A listed relay or other listed appliance connected to
the fire alarm system used to initiate control of protected
premises emergency control functions shall be located within 3
ft of the controlled circuit or appliance.
21.2.5 The relay or other appliance shall function within the

voltage and current limitations of the fire alarm control unit.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
Chapter 21 - Emergency Control Functions and
Interfaces
21.2.6 The installation wiring between the fire alarm control
unit and the relay or other appliance shall be Class A, Class B,
Class D, or Class X in accordance with Chapter 12.
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Addressable Control Relays
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Addressable Control Relays
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A break for
Questions?
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NFPA 13 - 2010
8.15.5.4* Upright, pendent, or sidewall spray sprinklers shall

be installed at the top of elevator hoistways.
8.15.5.5 The sprinkler required at the top of the elevator

hoistway by 8.15.5.4 shall not be required where the hoistway
for passenger elevators is noncombustible or limited
combustible and the car enclosure materials meet the
requirements of ASME A17.1
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NFPA 13 - 2010
8.15.5.6
Sprinklers shall be installed at the top and bottom of elevators
that utilize polyurethane-coated steel belts or other similar
combustible belt material.
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NFPA 13 - 2010
8.15.5.6
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NFPA 13 - 2010
8.15.5.6
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NFPA 13 - 2010
8.15.5.1* Sidewall spray sprinklers shall be installed at the

bottom of each elevator hoistway not more than 2 ft above the
floor of the pit.
8.15.5.2 The sprinkler required at the bottom of the elevator

hoistway by 8.15.5.1 shall not be required for enclosed,
noncombustible elevator shafts that do not contain combustible
hydraulic fluids.
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ASME A17.1 - 2004
2.8 Equipment in Hoistway and Machine Rooms
2.8.2.3.2 means shall be provided to automatically

disconnect the main line power supply to the affected elevator
upon or prior to the application of water from the sprinklers
located in the machine room or in the hoistway more than 24
in. above the pit floor.
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ASME A17.1 - 2010
2.8 Equipment in Hoistways and Machinery Spaces,
Machine Rooms, Control Spaces, and Control Rooms
2.8.3.3.2 In jurisdictions not enforcing the NBCC, where
elevator equipment is located or its enclosure is configured such
that application of water from sprinklers could cause unsafe
elevator operation, means shall be provided to automatically
disconnect the main line power supply to the affected elevator
and any other power supplies used to move the elevator upon
or prior to the application of water.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.4.1* Where heat detectors are used to shut down elevator

power prior to sprinkler operation, the detector shall have both
a lower temperature rating and a higher sensitivity as compared
to the sprinkler.
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Recommendation: [Example]
Use 165 o F, ordinary temperature rated sprinkler.
Use 135 o F, thermistor-based heat detector.
Or maintain a similar relationship based on ambient temperatures
Note:
Sprinklers in elevator machine rooms and hoistways must be of ordinary
or intermediate temperature rating. (NFPA 13 [2010], 8.15.5.3)
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.4.2* If heat detectors are used to shut down elevator

power prior to sprinkler operation, they shall be placed within
24 in. of each sprinkler head and be installed in accordance
with the requirements of Chapter 17.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.4.2* If heat detectors are used to shut down elevator

power prior to sprinkler operation, they shall be placed within
24 in. of each sprinkler head and be installed in accordance
with the requirements of Chapter 17.
Alternatively, engineering methods, such as specified in Annex

B, shall be permitted to be used to select and place heat
detectors to ensure response prior to any sprinkler head
operation under a variety of fire growth rate scenarios.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.4.3* If pressure or waterflow switches are used to shut
down elevator power immediately upon or prior to the
discharge of water from sprinklers, the use of devices with
time-delay switches or time-delay capability shall not be
permitted.
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.4.5 The initiating devices described in 21.4.2(HD) and

21.4.3 (WFS) shall be monitored for integrity by the control
unit required in Section 21.3.1 and 21.3.2.
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Background:
Water from sprinklers in the hoistway and

elevator machine room presents a hazard to safe
elevator operation:
Shorts on circuit conductors
- Uncontrolled and dangerous elevator operation
Wet brakes (traction elevators)
- Uncontrolled stopping
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Shunt Trip Operation (theoretical)
Smoke detector actuates, initiating elevator recall
Elevators arrive at the recall floor and open doors
Heat buildup causes heat detector to actuate
Shunt trip operates, removing power from the elevator
Sprinkler operates
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Concern:
Potential of passengers becoming entrapped in the

elevator if a heat detector or waterflow switch actuates
(to cause shunt trip) prior to the completion of the
recall function!
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Sprinkler/Power Shutdown Concerns:
A17.1 Task Group addressed Shunt Trip and Sprinklers
Hazard Analysis was performed
Concern of over-temperature of elevator controller
Equipment stops
Equipment runs erratically / uncontrollably
Concern water from sprinklers may cause:

Braking Failure
Shorting out of an electrical safety or control circuit
Equipment runs erratically / uncontrollably
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Sprinkler/Power Shutdown Concerns:
A17.1 Task Group Recommendations:
Exempt sprinklers from being installed in elevator

machine rooms and the top of the hoistway
If sprinklers are installed in elevator machine rooms and/

or the top of the hoistway, then the delay of the
release of water from sprinklers will be required
so recall can be completed first.
the delay strategy
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NFPA 72 - 2010
A.21.4.2 Upon activation of the heat detector used for elevator

power shut down, there should be a delay in the activation of
the power shunt trip. This delay should be the time that it takes
the elevator cab to travel from the top of the hoistway to the
lowest recall level.
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Shunt Trip Operation - Delay Strategy
Smoke Detector
Recall
Heat Detector
Recall
X Time Delay
Shunt Trip
Open Valve
(Pre-action or Other)
Release Water
Pre-action or
Other Listed Valve Sprinkler(s)
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Smoke Detector
Recall
Heat Detector
Recall
X Time Delay
Shunt Trip
Open Valve
Elevator Arrival (Pre-action or Other)
Release Water
Pre-action or
Other Listed Valve Sprinkler(s)
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Either:
Pre-Action Sprinkler System

Fail-Safe Sprinkler Valve
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Sprinkler Valve
Electrically operated
24 VDC from Fire Alarm System
Normally energized
Held closed Fails open
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) UL429,

"Electrically Operated Valves"
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Sprinkler Valve
Electrically operated
24 VDC from Fire Alarm System
Normally energized
Held closed Fails open
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) UL429,

"Electrically Operated Valves"
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Elevator Controller
S
R1 R2 R3
EOL EOL EOL
S
Elevator Lobby
Heat Detector(s)
Elevator
Shunt Trip Breaker Hoistway
Heat Detector(s)
S
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
3rd Floor
R4 S
EOL Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
2nd Floor
(Alternate Level)
Hot Neut
120 VAC
Circuit
(Power to Operate
Shunt Trip Breaker)
From Emergency S
Power Source
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
Ground Floor
Conditions (Designated Level)
Sprinkler
Release
SCC 1 SCC 2 SCC 3 SCC 4 SCC 5

S
Elevator Lobby
actuation actuation actuation actuation actuation Smoke Detector
causes causes causes causes causes Basement
recall to recall to flashing of disconnect sprinkler valve to
alternate designated warning of main line open
level level signal elevator power
Conventional or
Addressable
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Elevator Controller
S
R1 R2 R3
EOL EOL EOL
S
Elevator Lobby
Heat Detector(s)
Elevator
Heat Detector(s)
S
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
3rd Floor
R4 Simultaneously S
EOL Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
2nd Floor
(Alternate Level)
Hot Neut
120 VAC
Circuit
(Power to Operate
Shunt Trip Breaker)
From Emergency S
Power Source
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
Ground Floor
Sprinkler
Release
SCC 1 SCC 2 SCC 3 SCC 4 SCC 5

S
Elevator Lobby
actuation actuation actuation actuation actuation Smoke Detector
causes causes causes causes causes Basement
recall to recall to flashing of disconnect sprinkler valve to
Conventional or
Addressable
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.4.4* Control circuits to shut down elevator power shall be

monitored for presence of operating voltage. Loss of voltage to
the control circuit for the disconnecting means shall cause a
supervisory signal to be indicated at the control unit and
required remote annunciators.
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Elevator Controller
S
R1 R2 R3
EOL EOL EOL
S
Elevator Lobby
Heat Detector(s)
Elevator
Heat Detector(s)
S
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
3rd Floor
R5
R4 *
EOL
S
EOL Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
2nd Floor
Hot Neut
*relay R5 contacts
deenergized shown in
position
(Alternate Level)
120 VAC
Circuit
(Power to Operate
Shunt Trip Breaker)
From Emergency S
Power Source
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
Ground Floor
Sprinkler
Release
SCC 1 SCC 2 SCC 3 SCC 4 IDC 1 SCC 5

(Supervisory) S
Elevator Lobby
actuation actuation actuation actuation actuation causes actuation Smoke Detector
causes causes causes causes supervisory causes Basement
recall to recall to flashing of disconnect signal sprinkler valve to
Conventional or
Addressable
Fire Alarm Control Panel
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Elevator Controller
S
R1 R2 R3
EOL EOL EOL
S
Elevator Lobby
Heat Detector(s)
Elevator
Heat Detector(s)
S
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
3rd Floor
R5
R4 *
EOL
S
EOL Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
2nd Floor
Hot Neut
*relay R5 contacts
deenergized shown in
position
(Alternate Level)
120 VAC
Circuit
(Power to Operate
Shunt Trip Breaker)
From Emergency S
Power Source
Elevator Lobby
Smoke Detector
Ground Floor
Sprinkler
Release
SCC 1 SCC 2 SCC 3 SCC 4 IDC 1 SCC 5

(Supervisory) S
Elevator Lobby
actuation actuation actuation actuation actuation causes actuation Smoke Detector
causes causes causes causes supervisory causes Basement
recall to recall to flashing of disconnect signal sprinkler valve to
Conventional or
Addressable
Fire Alarm Control Panel
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A break for
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A break for
Questions?
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Ongoing Industry Effort
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Background:
Emergency egress and evacuation strategies
for high-rise structures re-examined for tall
buildings as a result of September 11, 2001
attack on the WTC
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Background:
Workshop on the Use of Elevators in Fires and
other Emergencies (Atlanta March 2-4,
2004)
Co-sponsored by ASME, NIST, ICC, NFPA, IAFF,
and the US Access Board
Representation from a cross section of industry
20 Fire service representatives funded by NIST

and FEMA
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Workshop Program:
Focus:
Use of Elevators by Firefighters
Use of Elevators by Occupants During Emergencies
Goal: to develop proposals that can be submitted to

various code writing organizations
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Process:
ASME took lead on the hazard analysis
2 Task groups
Occupant Use - to evaluate the use of elevators for
egress in emergencies what can be done to decrease
egress time
Firefighter Use to evaluate use of elevators by
firefighters during fire operations what can be done to
mitigate existing hazards
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Workshop :
Consistent Themes - Concerns:
Culture change since 9-11 total evacuation
Elevators are not a substitute for stairs
Evacuation of mobility impaired people
Lack of firefighter confidence in using elevators
Elevator reliability issues
Water entering hoistways
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Workshop :
Consistent Themes - Concerns:
Rescue of passengers
Shunt trip entrapment
Loss of elevator power from elsewhere in the building
Retraining occupants to use elevators (in some buildings)
Cost concerns
Not enough information for occupants to make an informed
decision
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Workshop :
Consistent Themes - Recommendations:
Mandatory adoption of ASME A17.3 everywhere
Ensure reliability of Phase I, Phase II operation
Better training on elevator operation for firefighters
Regular testing by qualified (certified?) personnel
Building Emergency Action Plan enforcement
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Workshop :
Consistent Themes - Recommendations:
Sprinkler all buildings
Compartmented/pressurized lobbies/vestibules
Area of Refuge / Rescue Assistance
Better real time communications to occupants
Better real time communications to firefighters
Elevator technician respond to building emergencies
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Workshop :
Consistent Themes - Process:
Utilize Hazard Analysis
Involve firefighters in decisions
Involve appropriate committees and organizations
(A17-B44, IBC, NFPA, Access Board, etc.)
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Process:
Hazard Analysis (not a risk analysis)
Develop scenarios
Identify hazards
Mitigate the hazard
Identify residual hazards
Mitigate the residual hazards
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Residual hazard
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Residual hazard
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Recommendations:
Robust Fire Service Elevators
Provides greater protection allowing the elevator to continue

to operate for the firefighters during their operations.
Protection from water
Protection from smoke and heat
Direct access to protected lobby and stairwell containing

standpipe
Protection of primary and backup power supplies
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Recommendations:
Occupant Evacuation Operation [OEO]
Scalable: OEO can be applied to one or more elevators in the
building but is not necessarily required on all elevators. Allows
elevators to be used for evacuation until they are recalled.
Routing of elevators
Cancel all pre-existing calls
Respond only to hall calls at affected floors
As the fire grows to include more floors, the zone of affected

floors would also increase
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Recommendations:
Provide protected elevator lobbies
Dynamic signage at elevator lobbies
Early warning detection
2-hour fire rating for elevator power feeders
Remote control operation of elevators for firefighter use

(shuttle equipment, etc.)
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Current Status:
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Current Status:
Proceeding at GLACIAL SPEED
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A17.1 - 2010 Edition (has been released)
NFPA 72 - 2010 Edition (has been released)
Elevator Use in Fires and Other Emergencies
For Occupants
For Firefighters
Hazard Analysis almost finished
NFPA and ICC jumping the gun
NFPA 101 and IBC
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.5 First Responders Use Elevators
21.5.1 The conditions monitored and displayed shall include, but

are not limited to the following: (various temperatures, availability
of emergency power, elevator location and status, etc.)
21.5.2 The conditions shall be displayed on a standard

emergency services interface complying with Section 18.11
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NFPA 72 - 2010
21.6 Elevators for Occupant-Controlled Evacuation
21.6 talks about required status indicators (red and green) and
signage for the use of these elevators, however this is really pre-
mature
For instance, the current thinking of the task group is that these status
indicators and signage will be provided by the elevator provider.
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Response to current construction demand
Different terms used
occupant-controlled evacuation
elevator evacuation operation
occupant evacuation elevators
NFPA 101 Annex B in mandatory language

so can be adopted as needed
Conference in Orlando, FL - 12/2010

Provide status report
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Stay tuned !
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Stay tuned !
Questions?
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Thank You for Attending:
Interfacing Fire Alarm, Sprinkler

and Elevator Systems
Bruce Fraser
Fraser Fire Protection Services
Become an
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Interfacing Fire Alarm, Sprinkler

Where we are today, code-wise

Look at specific code sections

Discuss some of the issues

Where we appear to be headed

Provides requirements for operational

- Power Shutdown - Shunt Trip Operation

Phase I - Emergency Recall Operation

The operation of an elevator wherein it is automatically

Power Shutdown (shunt trip)

Mainline elevator power is disconnected from the elevator

Both Manual and Automatic Recall

1981 introduced the Alternate Level

A17.1 referred users to NFPA 72E, Automatic Fire

NFPA first mentions A17.1 requirements in 1987 edition of

In 1989, A17.1 required smoke detectors in hoistways

A17.1b, 1992 Supplement drops the 25 ft. criterion

1993 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code

1996 edition of NFPA 72 introduced other fire detection as

The 2000 A17.1 was harmonized with the Canadian

NFPA 72 [2002] and A17.1 [2004] now both address

Note: the requirement does not include circuits for ventilation,

Cant find all the information in one place!

Must use A17.1, NFPA 72 and NFPA 13

2.27.3.2 Phase I Emergency Recall Operation

2.27.3.2 Phase I Emergency Recall Operation

Note: Section 2.27 applies to Electric Elevators and section 3.27

(Shunt Trip / Power Disconnect requirement)

23.17 Protected Premises Fire Safety Functions

23.17.1 Emergency Elevator Operations Emergency

21.3* Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.4 Elevator Shutdown

21.5 First Responders Use Elevators

21.6 Elevators for Occupant-Controlled Evacuation

8.15 Special Situations.

8.15.5 Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms.

Hydraulic Elevator Smoke Detector

(b) in the associated elevator machine room, machinery space containing

(c) in the elevator hoistway, when sprinklers are located in those

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.3.6 Smoke detectors shall not be installed in

21.3* Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.3.7 If ambient conditions prohibit installation of

17.7 Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.3.1 All initiating devices used to initiate firefighters service

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.3.3 Unless otherwise required by the authority having

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

Exception: For lobby ceiling configurations exceeding 15 ft in

17.7.3 Location and Spacing

17.7.3.1.4* If the intent is to initiate action when smoke/fire

A.17.7.3.1.4 There are some applications that do not require

21.3 Elevator Recall for Firefighters Service

When flashing, exit elevator

(1) Activation of smoke detectors located at any elevator

(3) Activation of smoke detectors located in the elevator

(1) Activation of smoke detectors located at the

(3)* Activation of initiating devices identified in 21.3.12.1(3) if

(1) Activation of the elevator machine room, elevator machinery

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