UCL Student Accommodation Emergency Evacuation Procedures

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SAFETY MODULE 2
Student Accommodation
Safety Training Module
Fire Evacuation Marshal (F.E.M.)
Bristol University Accommodation October 2015 (Credit BBC)
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Law
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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Fire Risk Assessment
A Fire Risk Assessment is carried out every three years
by UCL Fire Officers. Areas covered:
• Adequacy of the Means of Escape
compartmentalisation, Fire alarm systems,
Emergency lighting
• Fire equipment locations/type
IMPORTANT: The Risk Assessment document can
legally be requested at any time by the Fire Brigade; a
copy can be found in the Fire Box and it also available
online via the staff pages (Fire Safety Procedures).
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Why FEMs?
We require Fire Evacuation Marshals (FEMs)
to ensure that we are able to manage fire
safety on our sites and specifically carry out
controlled evacuation of our residents during a
fire alarm.
This is in order to fulfil our duty of care to
residents, staff, contractors and visitors.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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Selection & Duties
Selection Criteria:
• All Office Staff , Chef/Chef Managers and Student Residences
Advisors are required to be FEMS.
• This is a responsible job and it requires commitment to carry it
out well.
General Duties
• Take appropriate action if a fire occurs.
• Maintain fire safety measures and standards in the department
or building.
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Means of Escape ‘MoE’
If you discover fire doors damaged or fire fighting equipment
missing report it as soon as possible.
Means of Escape (MoE) and Fire Doors need to be kept clear at all
times; if you see items in blocking fire escape routes or in corridors
be proactive – move it (or get the person who owns it to)
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Fire Prevention
Fire Doors are our primary defence; they prevent fire and smoke from
spreading. The following items are checked routinely:
Closer faulty / requires adjustment
Intumescent strip / smoke seal missing / damaged
Handle / lock problem
Glass defective / cracked
Overall integrity / hinges / surface etc.
If you spot one of these defects report it immediately
There are numerous fire prevention / fighting items engineered into our
buildings such as smoke vents and dry risers; if you would like
information about how they function and how to check them please ask a
member of office staff or one of the training team after this session
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Extinguishers
Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you feel it is
safe to do so and feel capable/confident.
Fire extinguishers are inspected weekly and tested
annually.
Report any damaged or unserviceable extinguishers to
office as soon as possible.
If you need guidance on inspecting extinguishers please
ask a member of the management team.
See www.ucl.ac.uk/fire/documents (see under Fire
Extinguishers) for Departmental Guidance.
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Electrical Hazards
A major fire hazard is unsafe electrical equipment being
brought into our buildings; the most common of these
being non-UK/unfused electrical equipment such as
socket adaptors or multi-plugs. If you suspect an item
may be dangerous report it immediately.
If you would like information about how to check such
items please ask a member of office staff or ask the
trainer after this session.
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Specific Duties – During a Fire Alert
• Raise the alarm (if it is not already sounding) and ensure
that the Emergency services are called (999 and 020
7679 3333 – UCL Communications Room)
• Wear Hi-Vis Jacket FEM Jacket.
• Ensure front doors are held open to facilitate evacuation
• Marshal students or guests to the appropriate Fire
Assembly point.
• Liaise with the Senior Fire Officer in attendance (Provide
local information & access etc).
• Make Fire Officer aware of any active PEEPs