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--- manual:fire [2026/10/28 17:29] – 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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 ==== Emergency Front Door Release ====
-The front door and some internal doors are normally opened via a electronic switch. If these switches fail to release the door during 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.
+The front door and some internal doors are normally opened using electronic switches. If these fail to release the door during 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.
 ==== 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.