Bldg Name: Arthur Tattersall House (119-131 GS) (207)
UCL ESTATES
Fire Safety
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
EMERGENCY PLAN
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Name & Address of
Building:
ARTHUR TATTERSALL HOUSE
Occupying
Department(s) /
School(s) / Institute(s):
University College London
119 - 131 Gower Street, London WC1E 6AP
Students Halls of Residence
PART ONE - SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
LOCAL FIRE
INFORMATION
OTHER
RELEVANT
INFORMATION
(Residence
Emergency
Business
Contingency
Plans)
Building
Information
Local fire information is provided by UCL Fire Action Notices
(and in some buildings, by supplementary instructions) that are
provided throughout the premises at Fire Alarm Manual Call
Points, Fire Equipment Points Bedrooms.
RESIDENCES EMERGENCY BUSINESS & CONTINGENCY
PLANS
1. Each Hall of residence is provided with ‘Emergency Business
Contingency Plan’ which details essential staff cascade, callout
procedures and contact information, occupant’s temporary &
immediate protection, emergency sleeping accommodation and
other specific details.
2. All ‘Appointed Persons’ are provided with a copy of the
emergency business plans and essential staff contact details to
initiate emergency business plan, if required.
119 - 131 Gower Street Residences are Victorian town houses
with 3 stories above ground floor and a basement, with houses
split into 2 blocks 119 - 125 & 127 - 131 Gower Street for fire
separation purposes. Each house has a single stair to the third
floor, which are interconnected at upper levels to an adjacent
stair, although some houses are not interconnected at every
level. The basement is used for sleeping accommodation as
well with a staff flat in the basement on No 125.
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Date Last Amended: Feb 13
EP: 1 of 5.
Issued by: Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Arthur Tattersall House (119-131 GS) (207)
PART TWO - SITE OR BUILDING SPECIFIC EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
ITEMS
SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF INSTRUCTION
Fire Escape
1.
ESCAPE FROM UPPER FLOORS
(a).
119 - 125 Gower Street is via three protected staircase enclosures (Stair A,
B & C). House No 125 has a single staircase from the second floor
downwards; the third floor has access to Stairs A & B.
(b).
127 - 131 Gower Street is provided with two protected staircase enclosures
(Stair D & E) for means of escape purposes.
(c).
Only 125 Gower Street has an escape from the lower ground floor direct to
open air.
2.
ESCAPE FROM GROUND / BASEMENT LEVEL TO A PLACE OF
SAFETY.
(a).
Ground Floor - five exits are provided at ground floor level for escape from
Stairs A, B, C D & E via main entrances discharging onto Gower Street.
(b).
Basement - all other houses have alternative escape routes from lower
ground levels via stairs up to ground floor entrances or via front of house
light wells and up to street level via Stairs H, I & J.
3.
FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT
Fire Escape
The Fire Assembly Point is located on Gower Street outside of:
Arthur Tattersall House
(115 - 131 Gower Street)
•
Assembly
Point
•
Care required by all occupants in respect road traffic passing along
Gower Street,
On Evacuation, occupants are requested to keep noise to a minimum
(particularly during nighttimes),
PART THREE - DISABILITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EMERGENCY DISABLED
EVACUATION (CONT):
ITEMS
DISABLED PROVISION WITHIN THE BUILDING
DISABLED REFUGE FACILITIES:
Generally, only provided on
individual Risk Assessment or as
part of a PEEP initiated by the
Department
Where refuges are provided,
they should be enclosed in a fireresisting structure, which creates
a protected escape route leading
directly to a place of safety and
should only be used in
conjunction with effective
management rescue
arrangements.
NO * Remarks:
No Disabled Facilities provided at
present
Location:
None
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date Last Amended: Feb 13
EP: 2 of 5.
Issued by: Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Arthur Tattersall House (119-131 GS) (207)
PART FOUR - BACKGROUND INFORMATION & ARRANGEMENTS:
LOCAL FIRE
INFORMATION
Local fire information is provided by UCL Fire Action Notices (and in
some premises, by supplementary instructions) which are provided
throughout the premises at Fire Alarm Manual Call Points, Fire
Equipment Points and in sleeping accommodation rooms, as
appropriate.
ACTION ON
DISCOVERING
A FIRE
On discovery or being made aware of a fire, immediately raise the
alarm throughout the building by operating the nearest fire alarm
call point, or as per the premises fire action notices.
CALLING THE
FIRE BRIGADE
Dial (9)999/112 (or Ext: 222 on a UCL internal extension in some
Residences) and report the fire (if you are unsure of your location use
the building reference number to assist in identifying the premises,
which is shown on the UCL Fire Action Notices).
This building’s fire alarm system is monitored on a 24-hour basis by
either the UCL Security Control Room who will summon the Fire
Brigade. However, you should always make an Emergency
Telephone call (999 / 222) to raise the alarm.
ON HEARING
THE FIRE
ALARM
On hearing the fire alarm, immediately leave the building by the
nearest available fire exit (this may not necessarily be the way
you entered the building).
THE FIRE
ALARM
SYSTEM
(1). This building is equipped with a single stage addressable fire
alarm system. Which when activated, emits a continuous electronic
two-tone alarm throughout the building.
(2). Automatic Fire Detection (AFD) – smoke & heat detecting
devices are provided for early warning to Life 2 (L2) Standard.
(3). Fire alarm ‘Manual Call Points’ are found on routes leading from
the building (including corridors, landings, staircases & final exits).
EVACUATION
PROCEDURE
On hearing the alarm or being directed by a Fire Evacuation Marshal
(FEM), Staff or a Warden, all occupants are to evacuate the building
by the nearest available escape stair, corridor or exit route to the
Final Exit. If your escape route is blocked or obstructed by fire or
smoke, you should turn your back on the fire and follow the alternative
route from the building by following the green safe condition fire
safety direction signage provided.
FIRE
ASSEMBLY
POINT
On leaving the building you should proceed to the Fire Assembly
Point; the location of the Fire Assembly Point(s) is indicated on the
local Fire Action Notices provided, which may also be supplemented
with additional information such as local escape route plans etc. Do
not obstruct the building entrances as this may hinder access to
the fire brigade crews & appliances. Beware of the road traffic and
your and others safety during the evacuation!
ELECTRONIC
SECURITY
DOOR
RELEASE
MECHANISMS
Where fitted, doors forming part of the Means of Escape (MoE) may
be provided with Electromagnetic Security Locks (Cardex):
(1). Will release on Activation of the Fire Alarm System, (but there are
some exceptions to this arrangement).
(2). Each door is provided with an independent ‘break glass’
emergency release device (green box) on the direction of escape
that should be broken to release the door in an emergency (or if the
fire alarm has not activate).
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date Last Amended: Feb 13
EP: 3 of 5.
Issued by: Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Arthur Tattersall House (119-131 GS) (207)
Part Four - Background Information & Arrangements (Continued):
PLAN OF THE
EMERGENCY
ROUTES
Fire safety drawings are provided with the Emergency Plan for the
building. These plans show the fire escape stairs, routes emergency
door furniture and final exits with copies available to the Fire Brigade
at the main entrance of the building (or through the UCL Safety
Manager).
EMERGENCY &
ESCAPE
LIGHTING
Emergency escape lighting is provided in large &/or specific rooms,
all corridors and stair enclosures to illuminate safely the escape
routes from the premises in the event of a ‘Local Lighting Circuit’
failure (they do not illuminate on the fire alarm sounding). In
addition, illuminated directional escape signage may also be
provided.
FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
Fire fighting equipment is strategically placed throughout the building
in accordance with the hazards identified. Only use fire-fighting
equipment if it is safe for you to do so; and you are confident that you
are using the most appropriate fire extinguisher on the correct type
fire. Do not use water on electrical or flammable liquid fires!
The Director of Residences shall designate sufficient staff to act
as Fire Evacuation Marshals (FEMs) at relevant Halls of
Residences where necessary who, in the event of a fire or incident
will check their areas of responsibility to ensure that staff, students
(where practicable) and visitors are accounted for by:
During Normal
Working Hours
UCL FEMs
(a). Ensuring that all staff such as Housekeeping, Cleaning &
Maintenance and other staff & students (where practicable) located in
residence offices, refectories, kitchens and reception areas or
residential accommodation are evacuated and directed to an
appropriate Fire Assembly Point.
(b). Appointed Persons (when available) will also act as Fire
Evacuation Marshals during normal working hours at those
Residences in addition to their principal duties set out below.
Out of Normal
Working Hours
APPOINTED
PERSONS
SECURITY
CONTROL
ROOM
(Emergencies)
Provision of ‘Appointed Persons’ - The Dean of Students has
designated as ‘Appointed Persons’ all Wardens, Vice Wardens,
Residential and Managerial Staff for each Hall of Residence. The
principal duties of an ‘Appointed Person’ are:
(a). Raising the local fire alarm where necessary and ensuring that
the Emergency Services are called by dialling ‘999’/ ‘Ext 222’ on a
suitable landline or mobile telephone;
(b). Marshalling students (& guests) to the appropriate Fire Assembly
Point;
(c). Liaising with the local Authority Senior Fire Officer in attendance
in respect of details: of the location of the fire or incident, any trapped
or injured occupants (if known); providing Keys / Codes for access;
local information and general assistance as necessary, to deal with
the incident.
UCL Security Control Room is staff on a 24/7 basis:
Tel:
020 - 7679 - 3333 (Main Number)
Tel:
020 - 7387 - 6342 (Alterative Number)
Tel:
020 - 7679 - 2108 / 2158 (UCL Security Duty Supervisor)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date Last Amended: Feb 13
EP: 4 of 5.
Issued by: Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Arthur Tattersall House (119-131 GS) (207)
Part Four - Background Information & Arrangements (Continued):
MEETING THE
FIRE BRIGADE &
HAZARD
INFORMATION
Normal Working Hours - the fire brigade will be met by the Hall
Manger / Appointed Person / FEMs.
Out of Hours - the ‘Appointed Person’ will meet and assist the
Fire Brigade and others, as required.
Fire Brigade Contingency Plans & Hazard Information - fire
brigade contingency plans & hazard information is provided in a
Red A4 folder placed in the FB Premises Box provided close
to the master fire alarm panel.
EMERGENCY
STOP OF
COOKING
EQUIPMENT
KITCHENS
Students using Kitchens should ensure that when the fire alarm
has activated that all cooking facilities are shut down safely and
quickly before leaving the area. If this is not possible, a
responsible person must inform the Appointed Person or a
Fire Brigade Officer of Cooking if left unattended on leaving the
building. Cooking should NOT be left unattended.
INDUCTION
FAMILIARISATION
(Visitors &
Contractors)
The Director of Residences must have arrangements in place
so that all temporary and permanent staff (including Maintenance
/ Cleaning / Catering Contractors) working for more than 3 days
at a Residence, receive Local Fire Safety Induction
familiarisation and an approved record kept of the
familiarisation.
TRAINING
(Staff)
The Director of Residences must have arrangements in place
undertake local fire safety familiarisation of the building(s)
where Residence Staff (including Maintenance / Cleaning /
Catering Contractors) work or visit regularly Annually, and an
approved record kept. Additionally, where there is a change
of work activities or working environment for Staff Contractors or
visitors they also receive a separate Familiarisation Briefing and a
new record raised and kept.
TRAINING
(Students)
STAFF &
STUDENT
TRAINING
The Dean of Students / Director of Residences shall provide
at the start of each academic session, as ‘good practice’ fire
safety information to students and visitors. It is recommended
that this information includes 'action in the event of fire and
emergency evacuation procedures’ relevant to the student
accommodation.
This will generally take the form of the Fire Action Notices
displayed in each residential bedrooms and any addition relevant
information.
FIRE EVACUATION
DRILLS
The Dean of Students / Director of Residences shall carry out
at the start of the Autumn Term (October) and at each
academic session and adequate number of fire drills
(preferably at least 1 per day and 1 during darkness).
A record of each fire drill should be kept.
Note - unwanted alarm activations are treated as supplementary fire drills
throughout the year.
INDUCTION
FAMILIARISATION
(Visitors &
Contractors)
The Director of Residences must have arrangements in place
so that all temporary and permanent staff (including Maintenance
/ Cleaning / Catering Contractors) working for more than 3 days
at a Residence, receive Local Fire Safety Induction
familiarisation and an approved record kept of the
familiarisation.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date Last Amended: Feb 13
EP: 5 of 5.
Issued by: Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Fire
Action
Arthur Tattersall House
Student Halls of Residence
119 - 131 Gower Street
On discovering a fire - operate the nearest
fire alarm call point. Dial Ext: 222 / (9)999
& call the Fire Brigade - your address is:
Arthur Tattersall House (Bldg: 207)
Student Halls of Residence
119 - 131 Gower Street, London WC1E 6AP
Only attempt to fight the fire, if it is safe
and practical to do so - using the most
appropriate fire extinguisher for the type of
fire you intend to tackle.
Do not use WATER on ELECTRICAL or
FLAMMABLE LIQUID fires.
On hearing the fire alarm - leave the building
by the nearest AVAILABLE FIRE EXIT.
• CLOSE - all doors and windows as you leave.
• Do NOT - stop to collect belongings.
• Do NOT - use the lift.
• Do NOT - re enter the building until instructed to do so
by the Senior Fire Officer present.
When clear of the building - proceed to your
designated FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT at:
Gower Street
(Beware of road traffic when at street level)
Issued by: Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT.