Emergency Evacuation

Fire wardens will provide direction during an evacuation, always follow the instructions from the Fire Wardens. 

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The building’s alarm system has a two tones: BEEP BEEP and WOOP WOOP. ​The fire alarm system detects and first sounds on the affected level, along with the level below and 2 levels above, followed by the other levels. ​

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The BEEP BEEP tone/sound is a preparatory tone and warns of a possible evacuation. ​

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The WOOP WOOP tone/sound can be accompanied by an audible evacuate directive, which means everyone on that level must evacuate. the building immediately via the closest stairwell.   ​

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Leave backpacks and bulky bags unless you are directed to take them. 

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Always evacuate the building via the closest stairwell. The stairwells are located either side of the elevator bank.

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Never use an elevator during an emergency evacuation. 

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Students who may be unable to evacuate due to an injury or disability must report to a Fire Warden, who will assist the student to the landing of a stairwell. Once the level has been evacuated the fire doors of the stairwell are closed providing protection, and a Fire Warden will stay with the student until help arrives. In such an instance, a message is sent to the attending Fire Brigade to request their assistance to evacuate safely. ​