Residence
Fire Regulations - Carriage House

FIRE ALARM IS A CONTINUOUS RINGING OF THE FIRE BELL. In the case this system is inoperative, the alarm will be repeated blowing of a whistle or someone shouting "Fire".

• Main door, ground floor
• Basement door off lounge

• Students must be quick and orderly.
• Students must proceed at once and assemble in front of Carriage House.
• Rooms must be left with lights on, windows closed and doors open. Pull bed clothes down.
• Students should be dressed in outdoor footwear and a warm coat. Flashlights are to be carried. No other articles are to be carried from the room.
• There must be no running.
• Be familiar with alternative exits in case your main one is blocked off.
• In the event of a real fire, proceed to Bermuda House as soon as the head count is completed at assembly point.

• The frivolous discharge of fire extinguishers is a serious offence subject to University disciplinary action. Any fire extinguishers found with seals broken should be immediately reported to 364-2444.
• Fire exits and fire escapes must remain clear at ALL times.
• The burning of candles is NOT permitted in Residence.
• The following are not permitted in or around residences
  • Halogen lamps
  • open flames (including but not restricted to lighted candles)
  • air conditioners
  • exterior radio and television aerials
  • any appliances with an open and /or hot element
  • fire works, firecrackers and other explosives, etc.
• Irons are only to be used in the laundry room. When the iron is plugged in, the student must not leave the laundry room.

• Each student should provide him/herself with a flashlight.
• Any fire, however small, must be reported to the Residence Staff.