The last resort method for removing a victim from an elevator is through which means?

• A. From a service hatch in the car roof
• B. From the pit access
• C. Through the emergency exits
• D. From the machine room door

Answer: (C)

When rescuing someone trapped in an elevator, you move through access options in a safe, controlled order, and the emergency exits are designed specifically for an orderly, safe evacuation when other entry points aren’t feasible. Using the emergency exits provides a defined path to move the victim out of the car and into the hoistway or to a landing where they can be reached and removed by rescuers, all while minimizing risk of injury to the person inside and to the rescuers.

Other access methods involve entering the hoistway or mechanical spaces (the car roof hatch, the pit, or the machine room) and require more extensive setup, specialized tools, and higher risk. Those are typically reserved for situations where emergency exits aren’t accessible or usable. So, when it’s necessary to remove a victim as a last resort, the emergency exits offer the safest and most controlled option.