Overview - The fire alarm warning in the Civic Centre is a two stage siren sound alert:
- Intermittent and
- Constant Tone
Stage 1 - Intermittent Tone- Pre-warning only
This allows for a short period of investigation by Civic Centre staff.
Your action - Stand by but stop any hot works in progress.
Do not evacuate unless you require additional assistance or extra time to exit. If so, you should start to evacuate immediately.
If the alert is silenced, return to normal activity and task.
Continuous Sound
Make your work area safe e.g. close down equipment if possible, without delaying your evacuation or placing yourself at risk.
EVACUATE to the Lich Gates Assembly Point and report to the Fire Marshall.
Before beginning any work
Prior to arrival, all Contractors must ensure the following have been submitted
- permit to work
- method statements
- risk assessments
On arrival, please sign in at the Business Reception desk
If you discover fire
Raise the alarm immediately using the nearest call point. DO NOT DELAY. This will actuate a full alert and the whole of the Civic centre will commence evacuation.
Tackle the fire using the portable extinguishers but only if it is in its early stages and if you have been trained and it is safe to do so.
Proceed to the Lich Gates Assembly Point across the piazza and adjacent to the War Memorial and report to the Fire Marshall.
Following Evacuation
Remain at the Assembly Point until it is confirmed that it is safe to return to the building.
Do not resume works until it is confirmed that this can be done without restriction.