General Office / Academic Building Fire Safety

Fire Safety at Workplace

Refer to the infographic above for essential fire safety guidelines in office and academic environments.

Duties of Safety Coordinator and Fire Warden During a Fire or Drill

For the full Duties of Safety Coordinator and Fire Warden During a Fire or Drill, please visit: HERE
Safety Coordinator: schedules fire drills in coordination with the University Safety Office, notifies relevant parties, assigns and briefs Fire Wardens, develops evacuation plans for persons with disabilities.
Fire Wardens review evacuation routes and assembly points, ensure accessibility of exits, and remind occupants about drill procedures and exit routes.
Execution duties of Fire Warden : Upon alarm activation, Fire Wardens initiate evacuation, monitor fire conditions, direct occupants to safety, check areas to inform evacuation, assist persons with disabilities / visitors, prevent use of lifts, monitor evacuation flow, conduct headcounts at assembly points, report missing persons, and provide feedback on safety issues. Re-entry is only allowed when certified safe.

Hot Work & Contractors

Any welding/cutting generates ignition risk—require hot work permits and supervise works. (Ref: EMO Hotwork policy)
If any FSI/E must be impaired for works, plan temporary measures and restore promptly.
Maintain documentation to support fire safety inspection.

Key Documentation

Proper documentation is essential for compliance and safety. Ensure all hot work permits, contractor certifications, and FSI/E impairment records are properly maintained and readily available for inspection.