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--- manual:fire [2023/02/12 12:46] – created matt
+++ manual:fire [2024/12/13 18:04] (current) – matt
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-====== Fire ======
+====== Fire! ======
 We currently do not permit any activities involving open flames or intense heat in the Hackspace.
-Some heat-generating equipment that does not involve open flames, sparks, or intense heat are permitted. These include heat presses, hot air guns, reflow oven, and soldering irons.
+==== What to do in the Event of a Fire ====
+  - Power down the machine you are using.
+  - Leave immediately via one of the escapes. Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
+  - Warn others in the space as you leave.
+  - Raise the alarm, if it is not already sounding, by pressing a red break-glass.
+  - Once outside, phone the fire brigade. Our alarm is not automatically linked to them.
 ==== Fire Escapes ====
-There are two fire escapes from Hackspace:
+There are two fire escapes from Hackspace. These are:
-- These are the door at the back of the Main Room
+  * The main entrance / front door
-- The main entrance / front door
+  * The door at the back of the Main Room
-==== Emergency Front Door Release ====
+==== Fire Alarm Break-Glasses ===
-The inner front door to hackspace is electronically controlled. If it does not open in an emergency, you can disable the door lock by pressing the green break-glass next to the door.
+Red Break-glasses which sound the fire alarm are located:
+  * Between the inner and outer front doors to Hackspace
+  * Beside the fire escape at the back of the Main Room
+  * In the CNC Room
 ==== Resetting the Fire Alarm ====
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 To reset the alarm:
-  - Find the plastic red key, insert it into the panel, and turn
+  - Locate the red plastic key stored on top of alarm panel, insert it into the panel, and turn
   - Press the red button labelled "1"
   - Press the green button labelled "2"
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 The alarm system is shared with the tenants above us, so do not assume it is a false alarm just because Hackspace isn't on fire. Check upstairs too!
-==== What to do in the Event of a Fire ====
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-  - Power down the machine you are using.
+==== Emergency Front Door Release ====
-  - Leave immediately via one of the escapes. Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
-  - Warn others in the space as you leave.
+The both the inner and outer front doors to hackspace are normally opened via a electronic switch. If these switches fail to release the door in an emergency, you can disable the door locking system by pressing the green break-glass next to the door. Pressing a green break-glass will not set off the building's fire alarm.
-  - Raise the alarm, if it is not already sounding, by pressing the red break-glass beside either fire exit.
-  - Phone the fire brigade. Our alarm is not automatically linked to them.
 ==== Fire Extinguishers ====
 There are fire extinguishers located beside each fire escape and beside the laser cutter. If you feel confident in doing so, you can use these to tackle a very small fire.