Bldg Name: Goldsmid House - Wilton Plaza (373)
UCL ESTATES
Fire Safety
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
PLAN
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Name & Address of
Building:
GOLDSMID HOUSE
University College London
32 - 36 Gillingham Street, London SW1V 1HU
Occupying
Department(s) /
School(s) / Institute(s):
Students Halls of Residence
PART ONE - SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
LOCAL FIRE
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.
Wilton Plaza has been developed by LandSecurities to create a mixture of open
market housing and a Hall of Residence for University College London (UCL) to
replace existing student accommodation (Goldsmid House) leased by UCL from
LandSecurities on Oxford Street.
The development provides private housing (Blocks A & B) and student
accommodation [Blocks C (South) & D (North)] with Retail and Parking facilities
at ground level
RELEVANT
INFORMATION
Fire engineering has been used to provide single escape stairs for both blocks
using fire compartmentation and smoke control management to an appropriate
level of safety to maximise the potential of the site's limited footprint by the
owners.
Student Accommodation South Block (formally known as Building C)
South Block fronting Gillingham Street contains the main entrance and
administrative accommodation at ground floor level with eight x eight bed student
clusters over eight storeys (Total: 64 beds).
Student Accommodation North Block (formally known as Building D)
North Block is located within the central courtyard (Podium) at first floor level with
access & emergency egress via South Block (Stair A) and has fourteen x six bed
student clusters and one x nine bed student clusters over eight storeys (Total: 93
beds).
There is one kitchen/common room per bed cluster with shared amenity space for
the students provided at Level One (Podium), with laundry facilities provided at
ground floor level.
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Date Last Amended: Jul 13
EP: 1 of 6.
Issued by: Fire Safety Management, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Goldsmid House - Wilton Plaza (373)
PART TWO - SITE OR BUILDING SPECIFIC EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
ITEMS
SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF INSTRUCTION
1.
ESCAPE FROM UPPER LEVELS TO A PLACE OF SAFETY:
Escape from each block is by means of a single protected stair (Stair A & B) with no
alternative route available.
Upper Levels
Main Escape
Route
Plan Ahead
Main Escape
Route
2.
PROTECTION OF ESCAPE STAIRS A & B:
Availability of Stairs A & B for escape purposes is achieved by mechanically assisted
smoke extraction shafts. These shafts extract smoke from the lift lobby between the
accommodation and the stairs and thus provide enhanced protection from an
accommodation fire to the stairs of some two hours of fire resistance.
3.
ESCAPE STAIRS A & B UNAVAILABLE FOR ESCAPE
In the extremely unlikely event of the lift lobbies or stairs being obstructed and unavailable
for use, occupants to remain in their bedrooms, as these rooms are two hour fire
separated from Stair A & B with smoke extraction in the lift lobby between stair & room
corridors and await the arrival of the fire brigade.
4.
ESCAPE FROM GROUND / LEVEL 1 - TO A PLACE OF SAFETY:
(a)
Final exit from Stair A is at ground level and the main entrance/exit via pedestrian
gate with electromagnetic lock, which releases on activation of the fire alarm system onto
Gillingham Street.
(b). Final Exit from Stair B (North Block) discharges directly onto the Podium at Level
one and then via protected route Stair A (South Block) to ground level and main entrance
/ exit onto Gillingham Street.
5.
EMERGENCY STOP OF ANY COOKING (STUDENT 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. Remember - DO NOT
Leave Cooking Unattended!
6.
(a).
Mandatory
Hotel
Operations
OPERATING AS A HOTEL
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 Safety Manager.
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: Jul 13
EP: 2 of 6.
Issued by: Fire Safety Management, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Goldsmid House - Wilton Plaza (373)
PART THREE - DISABILITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EMERGENCY DISABLED
EVACUATION (CONT):
ITEMS
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.
DISABLED PROVISION WITHIN THE BUILDING
DISABLED SIGNAGE:
Fire safety and directional signage
provided within the premises:
YES * Remarks:
South Block
DISABLED EVACUATION LIFTS:
Complying with BS 5588 Part 8 are
provided in this building:
YES * Remarks:
Existing lifts provided are fire
fighting lifts which are available
as evacuation lifts with Fire
Brigade consent
DEAF PEOPLE FIRE ALARM
ALERTING FACILITIES:
Vibrating Pager equipment has been
provided and is connected to the fire
alarm system:
NO * Remarks:
No Deaf Aid Transmitter is fitted
VISUAL SIGNALS:
Equipment, tactile signage, colour
coding or other faculties have been
provided as part of the fire
evacuation strategy for this building:
YES * Remarks:
Yes in disabled rooms in South
Block
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:
YES * Remarks:
Disabled refuge alarms provided
in levels 1 - 8 in both South &
North Blocks
DISABLED REFUGE FACILITIES:
Generally, only provided on
individual Risk Assessment or as
part of a PEEP initiated by the
Department
YES * Remarks:
Disable facilities provided as part
of current legislation and new
building requirements
Location:
Disabled Refuges provided at in levels 1 to 8
in both South & North Blocks
LOCAL MOBILITY IMPAIRED PERSONS(MIPs) NOTES
(1). Your Department’s local management arrangements & fire
evacuation strategy for disabled persons SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE
FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE, RESCUING PEOPLE WAITING IN A
REFUGE!
(2). Managers should review & use the Disable Information Emergency
Egress Assessment & Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
available from www.ucl.ac.uk/fire under ‘Disabled’ Heading.
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Date Last Amended: Jul 13
EP: 3 of 6.
Issued by: Fire Safety Management, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Goldsmid House - Wilton Plaza (373)
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
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
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
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).
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Date Last Amended: Jul 13
EP: 4 of 6.
Issued by: Fire Safety Management, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Goldsmid House - Wilton Plaza (373)
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 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 Student 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)
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Date Last Amended: Jul 13
EP: 5 of 6.
Issued by: Fire Safety Management, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240
Bldg Name: Goldsmid House - Wilton Plaza (373)
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 NEVER be left unattended.
INDUCTION
FAMILIARISATION
(Visitors &
Contractors)
The Director of Student 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 Student 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 Student 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 Student 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: Jul 13
EP: 6 of 6.
Issued by: Fire Safety Management, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT / fire.officer@ucl.ac.uk / Tel: 020 7679 1240