Fire Doors. Fire doors are provided for all accommodation rooms, corridors, kitchens, storerooms and stair enclosures and are generally signed ‘Fire Door Keep Shut’ and fitted with self-closing devices. They are essential in preventing the rapid spread of fire and smoke. If the door is damaged or not fully closing, then you must report this to the accommodation management team for immediate repair works to be undertaken. Fire doors are critical life safety equipment that prevent the travel of dangerous smoke & hot gasses into escape routes. You must not disconnect or remove the fitted self-closing device on doors. Kitchen fire doors - do not wedge or hold kitchen fire doors open under any circumstances - keep fire doors closed to prevent unwanted fire alarms.
Fire Doors. Fire doors are provided for all accommodation rooms, corridors, kitchens, storerooms and stair enclosures and are generally signed ‘Fire Door Keep Shut’ and fitted with self-closing devices. They are essential in preventing the rapid spread of fire and smoke. You must not obstruct or wedge the doors, or remove the self-closing devices. Doing so is a disciplinary offence and a charge may be raised if the door needs to be repaired or replaced. If the door is damaged or not fully closing, then you must report this to the Hall Manager for immediate repair works to be undertaken. Fire doors are critical life safety equipment that prevent the travel of dangerous smoke & hot gasses into escape routes. DO NOT WEDGE OR HOLDKITCHEN FIRE DOORS OPEN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - KEEP FIRE DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT UNWANTED FIRE ALARMS Fire Alarms Fire alarms are provided to give warning in case of fire, as smoke and fire can spread very quickly. Always leave the building immediately upon hearing the fire alarm by the nearest available exit (you should be familiar with your escape routes and Fire Assembly Point). To prevent accidental activation of smoke detectors • Do not cook (including toast) in bedrooms and only use designated kitchens, keeping the fire doors closed at all times; • Do not use hair spray under or near the smoke detector; • Smoking is not permitted in any Halls of Residences; • Candles and aromatherapy burners are not permitted - please do not use for your own safety and that of others in the residences; • Please remember to shower with the cubicle doors closed as steam may activate smoke detectors in the outer areas causing an unnecessary evacuation. Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishing equipment has been provided throughout Student Halls of Residences. Do not interfere with pins, tags or maliciously set off the fire extinguishers; doing so is a disciplinary offence and charge may be raised for refilling or replacing extinguishers. These extinguishers are life safety equipment and for use in the event of a fire. Fire Evacuation Drills Meetings will be held in each of the residences early in the first term to elaborate on the above procedure, to hold a fire drill and to answer queries from residents. Further fire drills may take place without notice at any time.
Fire Doors. 4.27 In flats and properties with shared facilities communal doors should not be jammed open.
Fire Doors. Not to leave open or prop open any fire doors.
Fire Doors. 13.4.1 Fire rated doors must be maintained and serviced as per AS1851. Fire doors carry a 2-year structural warranty and a one-year warranty on all hardware.
