Tenant Handbook

BUILDING EVACUATION

 

• Upon hearing the bell alarm system, immediately evacuate the building in an orderly manner, using the designated evacuation routes and stairwell exits. When exiting, avoid crowding or undue haste.  A fall might spell disaster for those who follow.  Descend the stairs carefully.  When you reach Level 2, exit in an orderly fashion.  Do not run!  Do not use elevators! If the alarm is found to be false, you will be notified immediately.

• Every attempt will be made to assist those with disabilities.  Floor monitors should notify the Engineer and Management Office of all disabled persons and persons who may require assistance (e.g. pregnant employees, employees in casts, employees recovering from a recent illness, etc.) so that we can account for these employees after the building is evacuated or notify a fire fighter of their locations in the building.

  The disabled person or a person needing assistance is to remain in the stairwell, if he/she requires a trained fire fighter to carry him/her down the stairs and out of the building. 

  When out of the building, employees should remain on sidewalk and stay clear of the building entrance to allow access by fire department personnel.

• What to do if Your Exit Route is Blocked by Smoke

  Stay calm and crawl low in smoke.  The air is easier to breathe near the floor.

  If trapped in a room, then close all the doors between you and the smoke.  Seal the cracks around the doors and vents.

  Signal at the window to rescuers.  If there is a phone in the room, then give the fire department your exact location, even if they are on the scene.
  

• All Clear Signal

  The fire department will inform the Building Engineer when it is safe for employees to return.  The Building Engineer will give an “all clear” signal and notify the employees that they may return to the building.  Please re-enter the building in an orderly fashion.