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.

There are two fire escapes from Hackspace: - These are the door at the back of the Main Room - The main entrance / front door

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.

If the fire alarm is sounding and you think it is a false alarm, you can reset it using the control panel. The control panel is located in the cupboard under the stairs between the inner and outer front doors to Hackspace.

To reset the alarm:

1. Find the plastic red key, insert it into the panel, and turn
2. Press the red button labelled “1”
3. Press the green button labelled “2”
4. Remove the key and put it back on top of the panel

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!

1. Power down the machine you are using.
2. Leave immediately via one of the escapes. Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
3. Warn others in the space as you leave.
4. Raise the alarm, if it is not already sounding, by pressing the red break-glass beside either fire exit.
5. Phone the fire brigade. Our alarm is not automatically linked to them.

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.