FIRE OUTBREAK

I had noticed that some of my notices pasted in all the blocks concerning the above had disappeared. I feel this is an important notice, so I am posting the notice here for your attention.

FIRE OUTBREAK

1) For your own safety and interest, ensure a thorough knowledge of what is best to be done during a fire, and at the same time get to know the exact locations of the various fire-fighting equipments which are found on all floors of the apartment.
2) It is your responsibility to :
a) know the locations of all emergency exits, stairways, and fire hosereels and extinguishers.
b) know what to do in the event of a fire.
c) immediately raise the alarm at any sign of a fire, e.g. burning smell or smoke.
d) report any fire hazard, e.g. obstruction to exits or stairways, or any other fire risks to the supervisor.
3) In the event of a fire, any resident sighting it should immediately raise the alarm by smashing the glass panel of the nearest 'breakglass alarm', such alarm are located on both sides of the stairways of all floors, and attempts, ensuring no personal risk or danger is visible, to entinguish or contain the fire, with a portable fire extinguisher, or hosereel, which can be found on all the floors.
4) Do not, however, continue to fight the fire if :-
a) it is found dangerous to do so.
b) There is a sign that the escape route may be cut off by the fire, or smoke.
c) The fire is growing despite your efforts.
d) There is knowledge of gas cylinders nearby that can be threatened by the fire.
If you have to withdraw, close the windows and doors behind you whenever possible.
5) DOs
1) Do be calm and cool
2) Do try to call the fire brigade - Tel : 999/994
3) Do inform the building supervisor
4) Do secure only important and valuable items
5) Do leave the buildings quickly but in an orederly manner, via the staircase
DON'Ts
1) Do not panic
2) Do not rush
3) Do not use the lifts
4) Do not carry bulky or heavy things
5) Do not return to collect anything until the fire is confirmed totally put out

The above is extracted from the House Rules.

Thank you.