Who selects the designated elevator recall level?

Who selects the designated elevator recall level?

• A. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• B. Elevator Manufacturer
• C. Building Owner
• D. Fire Department

Answer: (A)

The designated elevator recall level is set by the Authority Having Jurisdiction during the building’s fire safety design. This level determines where an elevator automatically returns when a fire alarm is active, balancing safe egress for occupants with access for responders. The AHJ reviews the building plans against codes like NFPA 101 and ASME A17.1 and approves a recall strategy—for example, recalling to the lobby in a low‑rise building or to a protected/primary floor in a high‑rise. The elevator manufacturer programs the system to follow that approved plan, but cannot choose the recall level on its own. Building owners can request changes, but any modification requires AHJ approval. Fire Department personnel may direct elevator use during an incident, but the official recall level is determined by the AHJ.

The designated elevator recall level is set by the Authority Having Jurisdiction during the building’s fire safety design. This level determines where an elevator automatically returns when a fire alarm is active, balancing safe egress for occupants with access for responders. The AHJ reviews the building plans against codes like NFPA 101 and ASME A17.1 and approves a recall strategy—for example, recalling to the lobby in a low‑rise building or to a protected/primary floor in a high‑rise. The elevator manufacturer programs the system to follow that approved plan, but cannot choose the recall level on its own. Building owners can request changes, but any modification requires AHJ approval. Fire Department personnel may direct elevator use during an incident, but the official recall level is determined by the AHJ.