Fire

The Fire Department knows the location of, and has access to, all of the firefighting systems and equipment in the Building. Tests and inspections of fire protection alarms and components are completed regularly on an approved schedule by a qualified contract alarm service company and building maintenance personnel.

Fire extinguishers and hose connections are located throughout the building. Fire equipment should be used by trained personnel only.

During a fire emergency, elevators will NOT be available as a means of egress since all passenger elevators will automatically be brought to the lobby floor.

The alarms will be activated one floor above and one floor below the actual floor where an alarm condition exists. In the event that other areas become endangered, the alarms for those floors will automatically be activated. During an alarm condition, the alarm tone (slow whoop) will sound along with a recorded message instructing the occupants of that particular floor to evacuate the building.

Emergency Response to Alarm:

Action to Take:

1. Clear the area of all personnel and notify Property Management.

2. Close all doors to confine the fire and smoke.

3. Activate the alarm by use of the Fire Alarm Pull Station, which is typically located next to the exit.

4. Keep fire stairway door closed to prevent smoke from entering the stairwells.

Fire Extinguisher:

1. Small fires, such as a wastebasket fire, may be contained quickly by using a portable extinguisher located in the stairwell on each floor.

2. NEVER TRY TO FIGHT A LARGE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER!