The building utilizes a fire/life safety system in the event that a fire should occur.

• The building is equipped with an addressable fire alarm panel, which is monitored 24 hours/7 days a week.

  • If an emergency were to arise, then the alarm company has a call list to assure rapid response and notifies 911.

• All buildings have a sprinkler system.

  • If the sprinkler system is activated, it will activate the building’s external alarm.

• The building’s sprinkler system is connected to the city water supply. In addition, there is a standpipe connection at the buildings for the fire department’s use if necessary.

Regulatory Conformance

It is in the best interests of the building and its Tenants that all federal, state, and local regulations governing the building are in practice at the property. Compliance with building codes, fire codes, health codes and other ordinances often seem inconvenient, difficult or costly, but in fact, are essential for life safety and protection of the property. Building Management operates the building as to abide with regulations to the best of their knowledge. It is important that each Tenant acts in the same fashion to avoid jeopardizing the safety of themselves and other Tenants

The ”18-Inch Rule”

The 18-inch rule is commonly overlooked. In order for fire detection and suppression systems to perform properly, nothing may be placed within 18 inches of the ceiling. This typically involves items stored on high shelving. By monitoring this rule carefully, you prevent the possibility of non-conformance within your premises.

These regulatory issues (and many others) are inherently relevant to your safety in this building. Please contact building management if you have questions in this regard.

Reporting a Fire

• Remain calm and don’t panic.

• Close the door leading to the source of the fire.

• Locate nearest pull manual fire alarm, if applicable, and activate it.

• Call 911 from safe area and state the following information:

  • There is a fire emergency.

  • Location (company name, address, floor and suite number).

  • Details of the fire emergency.

  • Your name,

  • Call building management 24/7 security line at (857) 225-0068,

• Call building management only if the alarm has not sounded. (If the alarm has sounded, do not call building management, evacuate the building) and state the following information:

  • You have called 911 and reported a fire emergency.

  • Location (company name, address and suite number, if applicable).

  • Details of the fire emergency.

  • Your name.

• Evacuate the building immediately, if you have not done so. See Section Building Evacuation & Exits and the following When the Fire Alarm Sounds Procedures.

• Alert your Tenant Warden(s) to what occurred.

When the Fire Alarm Sounds in the Building

• If the alarm sounds or at the direction or emergency personnel, such as the police, fire or other official who may be on the scene to take charge, evacuate the building immediately.

• Remain calm and do not panic.

• Close office doors as you leave, but do not lock them.

• Do not return to retrieve purses, personal or work belongings, cell phones, etc.

• Before departing, attempt to account for any co-worker, contractor or visitor that may be in the restroom, break or conference rooms, or another office.

• Report any missing to Tenant Warden when safe to do so.

• Always LISTEN for directions on evacuations because your primary exit route may not be safe.

• Form a single file evacuation line and follow the building exit signs.

• Use Handrails in enclosed stairwells.

• When you approach a closed door, use the back side of hand to feel the door to see if it is hot — If hot, DO NOT OPEN IT.

• DO NOT take the elevators. In an emergency, elevators will be available only to the fire department.

• Calmly and quietly proceed to your company’s designated Safe Area of Refuge 1+ block away from the emergency.

• Once you have assembled in your safe area, notify the appropriate Tenant Warden.

• Report any abnormal situation to Tenant Warden once you have evacuated and are safe.

Wait to receive “All Clear” before re-entering the Building.

IF YOU CAN’T EVACUATE, POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF FIRE OR THICK SMOKE BLOCKING YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE(S):

• Remain calm and do not panic.

• Move as far away from the fire as possible, closing doors behind you as you go. Every closed door between you and the fire provides a barrier against smoke.

• Put a rug, blanket, coat or any clothing material at the bottom of the door to help keep out the smoke.

• Remember if heavy smoke is present, stay near the floor where air is better, take short breaths and breathe through your nose.

• Notify someone that you are trapped via phone or yelling loudly until you are answered.

• Put a “HELP” sign in the window or doors for First Responders to see, if possible.

Fire Prevention Tips

Remember, these fire safety tips should be practiced every day:

• Do not overload electrical outlets. Many fires are the result of the misuse of electrical appliances and cords.

  • Be sure outlets are not overloaded.

  • Keep extensions cords to a minimum and use only properly rated cords.

  • Unplug ALL coffee pots of other appliances in break rooms before leaving premises for the night.

• Each Tenant should assign personnel to perform this task.

• Poor housekeeping; especially in storage areas. Avoid large accumulations of wastepaper, cardboard, files or other debris.

• Do not store flammable liquids on site or use electric space heaters (against building policies).

• Smoke only where permitted and dispose of cigarette butts in their proper container.

• Do not block emergency exits or route of travel to emergency exits.

Operating Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguishers are only meant for small fires in their very beginning stages. Anything larger, immediately leave the area and call 911.