Lift Parks at Ground Floor Level (where
appropriate) with Doors Open on
Activation of Fire Alarm
Laboratory Mains Gas Supply Solenoid
Closes on Activation of Fire Alarm
Panel
Boiler Supply Gas Solenoid Closes and
Boilers Shut Down on Fire Alarm
Activation
Laboratory Fume Cupboard Extraction
Fans / Systems Must be Maintained on
Activation of Fire Alarm
Containment Laboratory AHU Fan
Extract & Pressure Systems Must be
Maintained on Activation of Fire Alarm
BSU Area Plant Provided with Essential
Power on Activation of Fire Alarm
AHU's and Extract Fans Close Down /
Disabled on Activation of Fire Alarm
Atrium / Stair Smoke Vent Closes (if
Open Under Temperature Control) on
Activation of Fire Alarm
Fire Signal (for 999 Action) - Raised at
UCL Security Control Room
Access Control Mechanisms on Doors Release on Activation of Fire Alarm
(Except BSU)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Break Glass (Manual Call Points) Provided In All Plant
Rooms as per BS 5839-1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Weather Proofed Manual Call Points - Provided in
External Roof Plant Areas as per BS 5839-1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Where buildings with separate Fire Alarm Systems join
& occupants can move freely between the buildings preventative measures required to stop access when
either building's fire alarm system has activated.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Noisy or Very Quite Conditions (Sound Proof Rooms)
Etc
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Disability and MIP Requirements
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fireman's Switch for Atrium / Stair Smoke Vent - Open
Position
X
Provide All Floors with Automatic Fire Detection (AFD)
to a minimum of Life Risk 3 (L3) Standard as per
BS5839-1
Provided Automatic Fire Detection (AFD) to an
Enhanced Life Risk 1 or 2 (L1 / L2) Standard as per
BS5839-1
Fireman's Switch Override for ALL AHU's & Extract Fans Off Position
Fireman's Switch Override for ALL AHU's & Extract Fans All Extract Smoke Position
X
Fireman's Switch for ALL Boilers and Plant Systems - Off
Position
X
Sprinkler or Gas Suppression System Activation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Requirements To Be Discussed with
UCL Fire Officer
X
Automatic Extraction Fans for
Basement Smoke Control
X
Fault Signal - Raised at UCL Security
Control Room
X
Pre-Alarm Signal - Raised at UCL
Security Control Room
X
Allow Certain Essential Building
Services to Remain Active on
Activation of Fire Alarm
Break Glass (Manual Call Points) Provided on All Floors
as per BS5839: Part1
UCL FIRE ALARM CONDITION GENERAL CAUSE (Down ) & EFFECT
(Across ) SCHEDULE
Provided All Mechanical Control
Panel(s) with Fire Alarm Signal
Interfaced from Fire Alarm Panel
DDA Vibrating Pagers (where fitted)
Operate on Activation of Fire Alarm
Philip Payne Illuminated 'Do Not Enter'
Warning Signs (where fitted) Operate
on Activation of Fire Alarm
Silent Tone Sounders (where fitted)
Operate on Activation of Fire Alarm
Flashing Beacons (where fitted) in
Quiet / Noise Locations - Operate on
Activation of Fire Alarm
Activation of Fire Alarm System &
Operation of Fire Evacuation Warning
Sounders
Emergency Escape Lighting (where
provided) on Activated on Fire Alarm
System
UCL Fire Technical Note - TN063
UCL Fire Alarm Activation Condition - Suggested General Cause Effect Matrix
X
X
X
X
This guide is to be regarded as a general statement of UCL local requirements, information or guidance only & supplements relevant British Standards or Manufacturers Instructions etc.
Issued by the - Fire Safety Manager, UCL, Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
Date Last Amended: Dec 15