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--- manual:fire [2026/10/28 17:57] – matt
+++ manual:fire [2026/10/29 20:13] (current) – matt
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-====== Fire! ======
+====== Fire Safety ======
-We currently do not permit any activities involving open flames in the Hackspace.
-The only 'hot works' permitted are soldering, welding, and grinding. Welding and grinding have specific restrictions in place as to how and where they can take place.
 ==== What to do in the Event of a Fire or Alarm ====
-  - Power down the machine you are using.
+Shut off any machinery.
-  - Leave immediately via one of the escapes. Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
+ - Immediately leave via the most appropriate route - do not stop to collect belongings.
-  - Warn others in the space as you leave.
+ - Warn others as you leave.
-  - Raise the alarm, if it is not already sounding, by pressing a red break-glass.
+ - Meet on the other side of Queen Victoria Street.
-  - Once outside, phone the fire brigade. Our alarm is not automatically linked to them.
+ - Once outside, telephone the fire service if it is not a false alarm. Our alarm is not automatically linked to them.
 ==== Fire Escapes ====
-There are two fire escapes from Hackspace. These are:
+The fire escape route from upstairs is via the main staircase and front door.
-  * The front door
-  * The door at the back of the woodshop
+The fire escape routes from downstairs is either via the front door, or via the woodshop emergency door.
 ==== Fire Alarm Break-Glasses ===
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 ==== Fire Extinguishers ====
-There are fire extinguishers at the top and bottom of the stairs. Only use them to tackle a fire if you feel confident in doing so.
+Only use a fire extinguisher to tackle a fire if you feel confident in doing so.
+There are fire extinguishers in the following locations:
+  * Upstairs corridor
+  * Welding area
+  * Laser Room
+  * Woodshop
+  * Beside the front door.
+==== Hotworks ====
+Our insurance does not currently permit any hotworks at Hackspace except welding and grinding. There are no permitted activities involving open flames.
+Welding and griding must use Hackspace's equipment (not your own), and must take place in the designated areas.