Fire regulations

If you find a fire ...

  1. Sound the alarm bell by smashing the glass on a fire bell switch.
  2. Evacuate building by a safe route.

When you hear the fire alarm / when the alarm (a continuously sounding siren or bell) sounds ...

  1. Leave the building by the nearest route, avoiding wooden staircases and lifts. (The most senior person present will take charge of the evacuation of laboratories and lecturer rooms).
  2. Assemble outside for checking, keeping the forecourt clear for fire-fighting appliances.

Assembly points

Biocatalysis Centre:  On the grass area outside of the Newman Building.

Geoffrey Pope Building:  Beside the road at the end of paved area to the front of the building.

Harrison Building:  Front grass across from North Park Road.

Physics Building:  Sports Centre car park.

 3.  Do not re-enter the building until given permission. (A practice fire drill will be held at the beginning of each year).