EMERGENCY PLAN CAMPBELL HOUSE EAST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON University College London

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Bldg Name : Campbell House (054)

UCL ESTATES & FACILITIES DIVISION

Construction Maintenance & Fire Safety

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

EMERGENCY PLAN

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Name & Address of

Building:

CAMPBELL HOUSE EAST

University College London

5 - 10 Taviton Street, London W1H 0BX

Occupying

Department(s) /

School(s) / Institute(s):

Students Halls of Residence

PART ONE - SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

LOCAL FIRE

INFORMATION

OTHER

RELEVANT

INFORMATION

(Residence

Emergency

Business

Contingency

Plans)

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.

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Date Last Amended: Apr 10 EP: 1 of 6.

Issued by: Fire Officer, Estates & Facilities, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 - 7679 - 1240

Bldg Name : Campbell House (054)

PART TWO - SITE OR BUILDING SPECIFIC EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS:

ITEMS SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF INSTRUCTION

1. ALTERNATIVE ESCAPE FROM FOURTH FLOOR TO STAIRS A, & B :

The forth floor has escape via the North & South Stairs ( Stairs A & B ) only, which descend to Ground Level fire exits.

2. ALTERNATIVE ESCAPE FROM UPPER FLOORS TO STAIRS A, B & C:

All floors have alternative escape routes utilising one of the protected Stairs

( Stairs A, B & C ) from the 3 rd

, 2 nd

& 1 st

, which descend to Ground Level fire exits.

3. ALTERNATIVE ESCAPE FROM LOWER GROUND FLOORS :

All Lower Ground Floor has alternative escape routes utilising one of the protected up to the ground floor ( Stairs A, B, C, J & K).

At Ground Floor Level, leave by final exits to street level.

There is No Escape into the Rear Garden for occupants.

4. ESCAPE FROM GROUND LEVEL TO A PLACE OF SAFETY.

Final Exits from North, South & Central Stair ( Stair A, B & C ) lead directly via final exits onto Taviton Street. Stairs from the Lower Ground Floor ( Stair J & K ) discharge onto a link corridor between Central and the South Stair ( Stair B & C ) providing escape via Central or South Fire Exits onto Taviton Street.

Mandatory!

Hotel

Operations

Occupants should proceed through final exits to the ‘Fire Assembly Point’ on

Taviton Streets, reporting any ‘trapped persons’, ‘location the fire’ or any other relevant information to the ‘Appointed Person(s)’ . The Fire Assembly Point is located on the pavements of:

TAVITON STREET

Extreme Care is required by all occupants in respect road traffic passing along the streets.

On Evacuation , occupants are requested to keep noise to a minimum (particularly during nighttimes).

5. OPERATING AS A HOTEL

( a). Additional trained staff (including Security & Reception Staff) may be required to be on duty to supplement the ‘Appointed Persons’ role when operating in Hotel mode.

(b). It is recommended that ‘staff’ employed when operating as a Hotel are trained at regular interval ( suggested 3 monthly for Night Staff & 6 monthly for Day Staff ) as Fire Evacuation Marshals

(FEMS) and have local familiarisation training including details of the Emergency Plan & recorded on the UCL Fire Safety Technical Note (TN) 086 - Training Record.

(c). Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - Fire Safety Guide Sleeping

Accommodation (Issued by HM Government) Section 7 provides further guidance staff training and procedures.

(d). A generic Fire Risk Assessment for use when in Hotel Mode has been drawn up by CS Todd

Associates for use by all Residence Managers prior to season starting and is available through the

UCL Fire Officer.

SECURITY STAFF

(a).

Reception / Security Staff employed in the building must be familiar with the Fire Action,

Emergency Plan and Escape Routes’ for the premises , which should be recorded on the UCL

Fire Safety Technical Note (TN) 086 - Training Record.

(b).

These staff should be trained as Fire Evacuation Marshals (FEMS) and undergo local familiarisation at frequent intervals.

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Date Last Amended: Apr 10 EP: 2 of 6.

Issued by: Fire Officer, Estates & Facilities, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 - 7679 - 1240

Bldg Name : Campbell House (054)

PART THREE - DISABILITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EMERGENCY DISABLED

EVACUATION (CONT):

ITEMS DISABLED PROVISION WITHIN THE BUILDING

DISABLED SIGNAGE:

Fire safety and directional signage provided within the premises:

NO * Remarks:

No Disabled Facilities need at present

DISABLED EVACUATION LIFTS:

Complying with BS 5588 Part 8 are provided in this building:

DEAF PEOPLE FIRE ALARM

ALERTING FACILITIES:

Vibrating Pager equipment has been provided and is connected to the fire alarm system:

VISUAL SIGNALS - equipment, tactile signage, colour coding or other faculties have been provided as part of the fire evacuation strategy for this building:

DISABLED REFUGE

COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES:

Communication facilities for

Disabled Refuges / Safe Havens have Telephone (BT Big Button /

Communications system complying

BS 5839 Part 9) in the premises:

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.

Location:

None

NO * Remarks:

No Disabled Facilities need at present

NO * Remarks:

No Disabled Facilities need at present

NO * Remarks:

No Disabled Facilities need at present

NO * Remarks:

No Disabled Facilities need at present

NO * Remarks:

No Disabled Facilities need at present

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Date Last Amended: Apr 10 EP: 3 of 6.

Issued by: Fire Officer, Estates & Facilities, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 - 7679 - 1240

Bldg Name : Campbell House (054)

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

ON HEARING

THE FIRE

ALARM

THE FIRE

ALARM

SYSTEM

EVACUATION

PROCEDURE

FIRE

ASSEMBLY

POINT

ELECTRONIC

SECURITY

DOOR

RELEASE

MECHANISMS

Dial (9)999/112 (or Ext: 222 on a UCL internal Extension in some

Halls or 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 or a Call Receiving Centre 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, immediately leave the building by the nearest available fire exit (this may not necessarily be the way you entered the building).

(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).

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 .

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!

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).

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Date Last Amended: Apr 10 EP: 4 of 6.

Issued by: Fire Officer, Estates & Facilities, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 - 7679 - 1240

Bldg Name : Campbell House (054)

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 Fire Officer).

UCL FEMs

EMERGENCY &

ESCAPE

LIGHTING

FIRE FIGHTING

EQUIPMENT

During Normal

Working Hours

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 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:

(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.

APPOINTED

PERSONS

Out of Normal

Working Hours

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.

SECURITY

CONTROL

ROOM

(Emergencies)

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 )

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Date Last Amended: Apr 10 EP: 5 of 6.

Issued by: Fire Officer, Estates & Facilities, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 - 7679 - 1240

Bldg Name : Campbell House (054)

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.

STAFF &

STUDENT

TRAINING

EMERGENCY

STOP OF

COOKING

EQUIPMENT

KITCHENS

INDUCTION

FAMILIARISATION

(Visitors &

Contractors)

TRAINING

(Staff)

TRAINING

(Students)

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 NEVER be left unattended!

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 .

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.

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 .

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Date Last Amended: Apr 10 EP: 6 of 6.

Issued by: Fire Officer, Estates & Facilities, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 - 7679 - 1240

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