Fire Action Fifth Floor One Euston Sq. London NW1 2EE On discovering a fire - operate the nearest fire alarm call point. Dial Ext 222 or (9)999 & call the Fire Brigade - your address is: One Euston Sq. (Fifth Floor) 1 Euston Sq. London, NW1 2EE (If time Call Reception 020 7387 6922 or the Bldg Manager on 07799 472 686) 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: Euston Square Gardens (Behind Marker Board - please ensure that pavements remain unobstructed for pedestrians) Issued by: Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT. One Euston Square Fire Evacuation Assembly Point EUSTON ROAD W Euston Square Gardens West Euston Tap Garden Ingress A 1st Floor 6th Floor 11th Floor 2nd Floor 7th Floor 12th Floor 3rd Floor 8th Floor 13th Floor 4th Floor 9th Floor 14th Floor 5th Floor 10th Floor L K I N G LANDLORD CONTRACTORS P A T FIRE MARSHAL H S T R E E T WALKING PATH Grant Thornton House Podium One Euston Square M E L T O N Tenants Handbook One Euston Square London, NW1 2FD Issue: 4 April 2013 Contents Page Introduction 1 Access to the building 2 Reception and service hours 3 Fire precautions 4 Procedures for fire drill 5 Fire instructions 6 Bomb threats & Medical emergencies 7 Deliveries and collections 8 Building maintenance & Asbestos 9 Plant and services 10 Lifts 11 Noisy works; Parking Space and bicycles access 12 Cleaning and Refuse collection 13 Lambert Smith Hampton Management Team 15 Page 1 Introduction One Euston Square is a purpose built office block comprising a tower block formed over one basement level and 15 upper floors including a roof level plant room. The building was constructed in 1977. The property is located to the South-West of Euston main line station and overlooks the station’s external concourse. The property is in an area surrounded by similar office buildings. The property is readily accessible by public transport with Euston mainline station directly to the North and a bus interchange terminal to the South. The property provides approximately 111,000 sq. ft. of net lettable space. This Tenants' Handbook for One Euston Square has been prepared to provide you with information about the Building, its services and the management team who run it. It is important that you familiarise yourself with its contents. This Handbook principal object is to: • ensure the efficient running of the Building in compliance with all relevant health, safety and other statutory requirements • Minimise any disruption or annoyance to other occupiers of the Building. This Handbook may be updated from time to time. Changes to it will be notified to you in writing. It is most important that you take note of any communication from the landlord or the managing agents, which adds to or amends the Handbook, and place it with the original of this Handbook for reference. Page 2 Access to the building Access Access to the building is via the main Reception which entrance is located in the South side of the building and it faces Euston Square. There is direct vehicular access to the building via the Parking area which entrance is in Melton Street. Visitors Visitors entering the building must report to the reception. Tenants will be required to pre-book their visitors with the Reception staff. At their arrival, visitors will be requested to sign in the SkyVisitor system. Their photo will be taken and they might be asked to sign on an electronic pad. Their details will be stored in a data-protected file, which will allow to recall their details in future visits. A daily visitor’s pass will be issued and it will have to be carried on the premises the all times and showed to the security staff when requested. In case the name of an attending visitor is not on the list provided by the tenant, the contact name for the hosting company will be informed and authorization will be required. Couriers Couriers must report at reception. For security, reasons couriers will be asked to remove any crash helmets or other headgear that hides facial features. Tenants’ reception/responsible person will be contacted and informed of the courier arrival. The security guard will then direct the couriers/ delivery person to the relevant floor. The reception staff has strict instructions not to sign for deliveries. In case Main reception staff will not able to reach anybody on the tenant’s floor, the unauthorized visitor/courier will be denied access to the building Contractors Contractors’ attendance to the site needs to be notified to the reception and the Building Manager via an email, which will include a list with the names of the attendees. At arrival, contractors will have to report at reception, which will contact the tenant. Tenants will have to provide their contractors with a copy of the Contractors Procedures and Guidelines document for the building. It is tenant’s responsibility to make sure their contractors are aware of the building procedures . Page 3 Receptions and Service Hours Reception desk The main reception desk for the Building is located on the ground floor of the building. The reception desk telephone number is: Reception 1 – 020 7387 6922 Reception 2 – 020 7387 1389 Reception desk hours The reception desk is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Loading area The Loading area is located by the West side entrance of the building. Due to the very restricted space available, contractors are allowed to use the space for a limited time only. Service Hours The current Service Hours during which the building management provides services to the Building are as follows:Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm The Service Hours do not include public holidays and no services are provided on these days. Out of hours access Tenants in possession of a working building pass have 24 hour access to the premises including weekend and Bank Holidays. The access/exit of the building out of hours (before 7:00am and after 7:00pm) is via the West side entrance door, which is provided with a card reader, an intercom phone and is CCTV monitored. Tenants expecting visitors out of hours will have to inform security in advance and collect their guests from reception. Page 4 In case of contractors’ out of hour access, full details of access requirements should be given with not less than 48 hours notice. Costs associated with any additional security outside Service Hours are to be borne directly by the tenant. Emergencies In case of an emergency contact the reception desk on 020 7387 6922 or the Building Manager on 07799 472 686 Fire Precautions The responsibility for safety from fire rests on all occupiers and strict adherence to the rules is important. Being prepared for an emergency is the best defence. Disabled persons It is important that reception and building management be notified if there are disabled persons in the Building. The tenants are responsible for the evacuation of disabled people working/visiting their floor. The goods lift lobbies on each floor are safe refuge points. Disabled people have to wait in that area and leave the floor as last in order to ensure a smooth and safe evacuation. The disabled person must be escorted out of the building by two companions. Nobody is allowed to remain in the building during an emergency The Building The Building has automatic fire detection, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. The main fire control panel is situated in Reception area and will be manned in the event of a fire occurring, including calling the Fire Brigade and initiating evacuation as necessary. The maintenance of the Fire Alarm System is responsibility of the building management. Please note that it is illegal to obstruct the closure of designated fire doors. Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers The landlord is responsible for arranging for the testing of portable fire extinguishers in the common areas and the results of all such tests are recorded in a logbook held at the reception desk. The date of the last inspection is also recorded on the appliance. Page 5 All occupiers should take care to ensure that the fire extinguishers within their own tenanted areas are in their proper place and regularly maintained. Tenants are responsible for the testing and maintenance of these. They should arrange for them to be tested at least once a year by a competent person in accordance with the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. Preparation and training • Each tenant should designate at least 2 fire marshals per floor and confirm details of the Designated Fire Marshal to the reception desk and the managing agents. • All staff should familiarise themselves with the following:- • Location of break glass points • Location of fire exits • Action to be taken in the event of fire • Location of fire fighting equipment and methods of operation • The fire alarm system is tested every Friday morning at 10.00 am • It is important for all staff to be aware of the correct action to take if a fire occurs. The following procedures for fire drills, fire instructions (what to do if you discover a fire), should be noted carefully. Items not allowed For Health and Safety reasons and due to the sensibility of the smoke detectors, the staff is not allowed to use: toasters, gas burning kitchenettes, candles, incense sticks and any items or appliance that produces live fire and which can cause smoke. Procedures for Fire Drills Nature of the drill • The purpose of a fire drill is to ensure that staff is aware of their duties in the event of an emergency, both in dealing with the fire and in directing the public from the premises without delay or alarm. • The action to be taken by a person discovering a fire is shown in the Fire Instructions. • The action to be taken by the person telephoning the Fire Brigade is shown in the Fire Instructions. Page 6 Evacuation of Building • On the sounding of the alarm signal (steady siren followed by a voice announcement asking to leave the building), all staff should cease their duties and together with other available staff, should quietly inform visitors that an emergency has arisen and request them to leave the building. • The Designated Fire Marshals should generally supervise the evacuation and ensure that all parts of the floors and toilets have been evacuated. • All staff should assemble at the place indicated on the fire instructions, which is in Euston Square Garden West. • All doors should be kept closed. • All electrical and gas appliances should be turned off. Page 7 Fire instructions If you discover a fire or one is reported to you: • Operate the nearest fire alarm call point. • Designate a member of staff to call the Fire Brigade via the 999 system and notify the Building Management/Reception/Security that the Fire Brigade has been called. • In case the fire is small and you are a fire warden and/or adequate training was provided to you, attack the fire, but without taking personal risks. It is essential that you use the correct type of fire extinguisher. If the fire cannot be extinguished immediately, or conditions deteriorate, withdraw, closing doors behind you. • Evacuate the immediate area. • Proceed to the assembly point. • Report to your fire warden. If you hear the fire alarm and you are a fire warden: • Ensure that all personnel in your area of control leave the premises using the available fire exit. • Ensure that any disabled persons working in or visiting your area are assisted by their companions. The disable person will need to wait in the designated safe refuge are and be escorted out of the building as last, this is in order to insure a smooth and safe evacuation. • Check to ensure no one is left behind. Check toilets, storerooms and other unoccupied areas. • Proceed to the assembly point. • Report your floor to the fire marshal. • Tenant’s fire wardens are to be responsible for knowing the location of all their staff Await instructions from the Senior Fire Brigade Officer to re-enter the premises. Page 8 Bomb Threats Searches of Bags and Packages There may be occasions when searches of bags and packages carried on to the premises will be made. We would request that everyone co-operate with the requirement as it is intended for everyone’s safety. No suitcases or briefcases are to be left in the reception area or in any of the common areas. Bomb Alerts In the event of a bomb, tenants will be notified by the reception staff, and will be instructed to act in accordance with Police advice given. Medical emergencies It is the responsibility of each tenant to satisfy the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 in respect of properly trained first aid personnel, first aid boxes and record keeping. If it is necessary to summon an ambulance by dialling 999 the reception desk should also be advised (0207 387 6922) so that they can direct the ambulance crew on their arrival. PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES Incidents in London have highlighted the potential threat to "Blue Chip" Companies and their premises. Therefore, bomb incidents and threats should always be acted upon and treated seriously. The assumption made is that the building can be a target for bomb threats from various organisations. It is therefore essential that all staff are aware of the procedures to be adopted in the event of such threat taking place. It is the responsibility of everyone working in the building to be fully conversant with the procedures. Good housekeeping inside the premises will reduce the opportunity for an explosive device of being planted undetected; this is also relevant to fire exits, corridors and garage areas. To work together to protect lives and properties. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAVE ANYTHING IN THE FIRE EXIT CORRIDORS AT ANY TIME. EXPLOSIVE DEVICES Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can be brought onto the site in various ways. 1. Brought in and planted by an intruder. 2. Brought in by an employee or visitor during office hours. 3. Delivered by courier. 4. Sent in the post. THE MAKE UP OF THE BOMB The Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) range from very crude and poorly constructed to very intricate professionally built devices. They can be detonated by: • Timer Control Device • Command Wire • Victim Operation • Infrared Remote Control • Radio Controlled It must always be assumed that the construction of the device is that of a professional organisation and nothing taken for granted. It should be noted that Radio Signals given off by certain equipment may detonate the device prematurely. In any event the use of the following should be avoided until the bomb has been safely removed. • Mobile phones • Two way radio communication units 1 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES • Message pagers • Any other radio signal polling devices IEDs have been frequently used by terrorist organisations but increasingly there is a risk of receiving threats from protest groups, criminals or even aggravated employees. To attempt to describe such devices in detail may result in 'tunnel vision' when suspicions are aroused. However, IN ALL CASES: 1. Do not touch or tamper with package 2. Do not put anything on top of it or put it in water 3. Isolate (not by touching it) where it can do not harm 4. Keep other people away from it 5. Open any windows and doors in the area 6. Inform the Security and the Building Managers EXPLOSIVE DEVICES DELIVERED BY POST Letter bombs represent the safest mode of attack for the sender, as there is only a limited chance of it being traced back to the originator. The letter bomb is dangerous to all that may come into contact with it but in particular the person who opens the device. Criminal and terrorist organisations may have access to explosives and be capable of assembling a letter device containing explosives. Other groups and individuals may be limited to sending incendiary devices through the post, which, though not as lethal, can still cause serious burns. Letter bombs have mainly been in the form of substantial envelopes or small parcels containing some form of literature or a book. They are usually sent through the normal postal channels, though a courier in full motor cycle equipment may feel safe in delivering a letter bomb to Reception. There are numerous points which should arouse our suspicion: 1. The postmark unfamiliar or from a country involved in a terrorist action. 2. Personal or confidential - addressed to the job title rather than the name 3. Weight. Excessive for its size. 4. Grease marks may indicate sweating explosive content. 5. Peculiar smell. Some explosives have a smell of almonds or marzipan. 6. Excessive fastening - tape, string etc. Maybe retaining a spring device. Date 10/2012 2 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES WHEN A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE HAS BEEN FOUND CONTACT BUILDING MANAGEMENT/SECURITY IMMEDIATELY ON: 077 9947 268 6 OR, IF THEY ARE NOT REACHABLE, CONTACT THE POLICE BOMB THREATS AND HOAXES Security Officers should be constantly on the alert for bomb hoax calls and threats. Any such calls are to be reported immediately to the ECM, Building Manager or DECM, Security Supervisor who will take control of the incident threat. Threats are usually made by telephone and anonymous. It is almost impossible to distinguish between a hoax and a genuine call; therefore all calls are to be treated as genuine. As soon as it has been established that the caller is making a bomb threat, let him or her finish the message without interruption. If any response is essential as to a statement such as "This is about a bomb, are you listening?" keep the reply to one or two words. Try and record the exact message and listen for clues: 1. Caller’s age and sex. 2. Payphone or direct line. 3. Clue as to knowledge of the building tenants or personnel. 4. Peculiarities of speech; mispronunciations, speech impediment. 5. Tone and pitch of voice, excitement or incoherence. 6. Background noises, which can be heard during the conversation i.e., traffic, music, machinery, children or laughing. When the caller has given his message try and keep him/her in conversation. Do not hang up the telephone or replace the receiver, keep the telephone line open, even if the caller rings off. The police may still be able to trace the call. Where automatic number reveals equipment is available record the number shown. The following are key questions and should be asked if possible after the caller has given his message. 1. Where is the bomb located? 2. What time will it explode? 3. When was it placed? 4. Why was it placed? 5. What does it look like? 3 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES 6. Who are you? 7. Ask them to repeat the warning Note whether the caller repeated his message or any part of it. Note the exact time of receipt. Write the message down during or immediately after the call on the two pages check sheet provided. After that, NOTIFY THE POLICE. It is possible that a colleague calls the police whilst you deal with the call; in any case, identify yourself to the police and inform them you have received a threat. Repeat the message EXACTLY AS YOU RECEIVED IT. Then fill in other details you were able to get. Attached to these instructions are check sheets to assist any person who may receive a bomb threat over the telephone. It is important to record everything you can, as this will assist the police both prior to and after the event. Above all be calm, listen carefully and report exactly. SEARCH AND DISCOVER In the event of a bomb threat, staff should be instructed to search their own areas of work. This search method is designed to use their knowledge of their workspace. The Building Manager and Security should search all common areas of the premises including all WC’s, light wells, exterior perimeter of the building, cupboards and corridors. After the search company staff should inform the Office Manager who will inform the Building Manager / Security that their demised areas are clear. ACTION TAKEN ON FINDING A SUSPICIOUS PARCEL, PACKAGE OR OBJECT. CONFIRM SUSPECT PACKAGE “DO NOT TOUCH IT” (Try to establish ownership but do not waste time) CLEAR THE AREA (and the building if necessary) CORDON OFF AND SECURE THE AREA CALL THE POLICE When the Police arrive the Senior Police Officer will take control of the situation. In the absence of Police the decision should be to always evacuate to a safe area. The Building Manager and Security Staff should never themselves make the decision not to evacuate the premises or relocate to a safe place. EVACUATION POLICE AND FIRE AUTHORITY INSTRUCTIONS / GUIDANCE TAKE PRECEDENCE AT ALL TIMES 4 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES The Building Manager and Security staff are responsible for the direction of clearing the property. If the device is located in the building, the evacuation and assembly point should be at the very least 800 meters from the threatened area and, where possible, out of line of sight of the intended building. The evacuation of the premises is carried out in the much the same way as if evacuating for fire. In the majority of situations the building fire plan will be used. Should there be a requirement to evacuate the premises all exits should be used. However, it must be understood that due to the location of the device certain areas may be cordoned off and secondary exits should be used. Therefore, it is essential that staff know and are familiar with all escape routes in the building. When the evacuation order is given, persons should leave the premises in an orderly manner, leaving windows open and the lights left on and shut down any plant machinery being used. The nominated Fire Wardens will usher staff form the building and notify the evacuation co-ordinator of any person not accounted for, and, where possible, their last known location. The SERT will advise personnel, aided by Security Staff, Emergency Wardens and Section Managers, of the evacuation routes and assembly points to be used. Two areas have been identified as possible Bomb Evacuation Assembly Areas: 1st Evacuation Point, Tavistock Square and 2nd Evacuation Point under advisement of authorities, Russell Square. ALL STAFF should familiarise themselves with the routes to these areas. The exact action to take will be announced over the PA system and all staff MUST for their own safety adhere to the announcement. Emergency Wardens are to assist in the evacuation and will also act as guides to the assembly points. The fire alarm will not be used to evacuate the building under these circumstances. Tenants’ Facility Managers are responsible for the evacuation of their tenant areas. Receptionists are to have a copy of the names and telephone numbers of their company fire wardens accessible at all times. Emergency Wardens will assist within their designated areas in the evacuation of the building, ensuring that all occupants including visitors and contractors leave the building. All areas are to be searched to ensure that all staff have been accounted for. On receiving the instruction to evacuate the building all staff must: Leave the building by the designated evacuation route indicated by the PA announcement. Ensure that all personal belongings, such as briefcases, laptop computers and handbags are taken with you. Do not leave personal belongings in common parts such as toilets, landings or lifts. Do not use the lifts when evacuating the building. 5 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES Once outside the building personnel should go immediately to the designated Bomb Threat Assembly Point as indicated by the PA announcement. Once at the Bomb Threat Assembly Point all staff should remain in this location and await further instructions from the SERT. Personnel must not re-enter the building until authorised by the ECM. 6 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES ALERT STATUS CODEWORDS The alert status Code words given in the announcements signify the following: CODEWORD “GREEN” eaning The security incident reported to you earlier by telephone has progressed to the point where evacuation is likely. Staff: Report to control room, put on Hi Vi vests and carry out instructions given by Co-ordinator. nce: Report to control room for instructions. Fire Marshals don Hi visibility vests. Managers/supervisors, etc. to gather records of staff on site including the reception visitors books. If your building is directly affected, carry out a search if advised by Co-ordinator earlier over the telephone. CODEWORD “AMBER” eaning The security incident has progressed to the point where evacuation is imminent Staff: Search all exit routes, clear all obstructions if possible nce: All lifts to ground floor. 7 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES All staff collects personal items. Switch off all equipment. Clear all papers, etc. so that in the event of a bomb they may not be strewn over the surrounding streets. Staff to stay by their workstation and await further instructions. 8 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES CODEWORD “RED” Meaning Evacuate - the area of work by the fire exit and escape route announced after the code word and assemble at the muster point. Action Security Staff: Assist with evacuation, secure building and wait for further instructions. Fire Warden to supervise evacuation to muster point, perform headcount and report to Coordinator any persons unaccounted for. Time may not allow for the full procedure, it is possible that the alert may go directly to Red from the initial warning. Fire Wardens should at least ensure that they have the staff/visitors lists before leaving the building. CODEWORD “ALL CLEAR” Action Security Staff: Report to control room and resume normal duties. Tenants: The incident is over - stand down, Liaison Officers/Fire Wardens await update call from Co-ordinator. MUSTER POINT At the designated muster point, procedures will be as follows: • Fire Wardens to perform a headcount as soon as possible and report back to the Co-ordinator. • Evacuees will be kept informed by the Co-ordinator via the Fire Wardens. • No one will be allowed to leave the Muster area without the prior agreement of the Co-ordinator (upon advice from the Police). • Anyone allowed to leave prior to the "All Clear" must report to the Fire Warden for headcount purposes. ALL CLEAR Where there is no danger to the building and as soon as the Police have advised the Coordinator that the danger is over, tenants will be informed and asked to return to their offices. CHECK LIST FOR TELEPHONISTS ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON RECIEPT OF BOMB THREAT OR BOMB WARNING GIVEN BY TELEPHONE 9 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES PART 1 1. DO NOT PANIC! STAY CALM DO NOT GET ANGRY OR ARGUE WITH THE CALLER 2. Do not put down the handset or cut off the caller. 3. Immediately alert someone else (Ask them to call the police) 4. Obtain as much information from the caller as possible. 5. Try to write down the exact message given by the caller. Message (exact words) Ask the following questions 1. WHERE IS IT? Reply …….. 2. WHAT TIME IS IT SET TO GO OFF? Reply…. 3. WHAT TYPE OF BOMB IS IT? Reply…. 4. WHO ARE YOU? Name of the Organisation (if given) 5. Hrs TIME THE CALL WAS MADE 10 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013 PROCEDURE No 1 BOMB PROCEDURES CHECK LIST FOR TELEPHONISTS ACTION TO BETAKEN ON RECIEPT OF BOMB THREAT OR BOMB WARNING GIVEN BY TELEPHONE PART 2 DETAILS OF THE CALLER Male Female Old /Young Not Known Child SPEECH Intoxicated Irrational Speech Impediment Accent Yes Rambling Serious No Agitated Type if Known Would you say the message read from a script or spontaneous ___________________ DISTRACTIONS Any noise on the line such as Tones, Pips or Bleeps Any other person in the background OTHER NOISES Traffic Talking Machinery Aircraft Music Children Other Telephone number of the phone receiving the call was 11 Date 10/2012 Review Date 10/2013