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Fire Safety
We are fortunate that we have had very few fires in our student accommodation. The causes of those fires show that they were preventable. The results of a fire are distressing but you can take action to minimise the risks.
False alarms:
We have been tasked by the Fire brigade to reduce the number of false alarms . Every false alarm requires a Fire bridage attendance which takes them away from other potentially more serious incidents. If you take steps to limit the number of false alarms, this will also limit the inconvenience to you and your fellow residents.
The main causes of fire alarm activation are :
Fumes from cooking
Heat detectors are provided in the kitchen in many properties and will not sound when cooking. However the alarm can be activated by the smoke detector in the hallway. This can be prevented by ensuring the kitchen door is closed during and after cooking together with the correct use of extractor fans. If this procedure is adopted and false alarms persist please contact the Raleigh Park site office.
The fire alarm is often activated because the fire door to the kitchen is wedged open. Propping open the fire doors is a very serious offence and puts Students’ lives at risk.
Burnt Food & Grill Pans
When cooking, food should never be left unattended. If called away, the toaster/cooker should be switched off and all food removed from the heat source. It is also important that the grill pans are cleaned regularly to stop deposits collecting in or near heating elements. If this results in a fire situation, you will be responsible for the excess on the insurance policy.
Smokers’ Materials ( Shisha Pipes, Cigarettes)
All Derwent Living Accommodation are completely non-smoking – that includes communal areas and individual study bedrooms. Therefore we are obliged to pass on details of such breaches in the tenancy agreement to the relevant University body.
Detector Interference
This is an extremely dangerous practice, which places at risk the life of all occupants in the event of fire. Interferences would include removal of the detector, covering the detector head, squirting liquid onto the detector head and removal of the battery.
This and any other evidence of interference should be reported to the Raleigh Park site office. If it is found that a detector has been interfered with in your room, you will be charged the cost of the electrician rectifying the damage and resetting the control panel. Students should be aware that most systems do pinpoint the location on the system where interference has taken place. If there is interference with a detector in the communal area of a flat or house, ALL residents will be charged with the cost of resetting the alarm and a communal fine will be levied.
Malicious Use of Fire Alarm System & Extinguishers
This is a criminal offence. Both Police and Fire Brigade can prosecute anyone who maliciously activates a Fire Alarm System whether it is activation of a detector or by breaking glass in an alarm point. Please note that the terms of your tenancy agreement state that you are responsible for the behaviour of your guests.
If a malicious discharge of an extinguisher occurs, the tenants or the culprits will be charged with:
a) The cost of refilling the extinguisher
b) The cost of cleaning up the discharge from the extinguisher
c) Time and expense in dealing with the investigation including administration costs.
Disconnection of Door Closers
Any door fitted with a door closer is a fire door. These doors, when closed, are designed to delay the spread of fire. As such they are a vital part of the fire safety equipment provided in your house/flat. It is essential that door closers are not disconnected.
Please ensure you read the fire safety notices displayed in your room/flat.
Any student breaching Health and Safety regulations will have to pay the full cost to repair and/or replace any damaged safety.
