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manual:fire [2023/02/12 12:54] – 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. | We currently do not permit any activities involving open flames or intense heat in the Hackspace. | ||
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+ | ==== What to do in the Event of a Fire ==== | ||
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+ | - 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 ==== | ==== Fire Escapes ==== | ||
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* The door at the back of the Main Room | * The door at the back of the Main Room | ||
- | ==== What to do in the Event of a Fire ==== | + | ==== Fire Alarm Break-Glasses |
- | | + | Red Break-glasses which sound the fire alarm are located: |
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- | - Raise the alarm, if it is not already sounding, by pressing a red break-glass. These are located beside either | + | |
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==== Resetting the Fire Alarm ==== | ==== Resetting the Fire Alarm ==== | ||
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To reset the alarm: | To reset the alarm: | ||
- | - Find the plastic | + | - Locate |
- Press the red button labelled " | - Press the red button labelled " | ||
- Press the green button labelled " | - Press the green button labelled " | ||
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==== Emergency Front Door Release ==== | ==== Emergency Front Door Release ==== | ||
- | The inner front door to hackspace | + | The both the inner and outer front doors to hackspace |
==== Fire Extinguishers ==== | ==== 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. | 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. |