Fire Procedures

The building is fitted with Fire Alarm and Sprinkler systems.

There are smoke detectors fitted in each apartment. The smoke detectors sound only in your apartment; they are not connected to the building’s central fire alarm system.

The smoke detectors in apartments are connected to the building’s electricity supply and they also may have a battery that acts as a backup power supply.

It is the responsibility of owners to ensure that smoke detectors are operating properly and replaced when they have reached the end of the operating life.

If the central fire alarm system detects a fire, it sends out a steady “beep beep” alert signal to provide a warning that a fire has been detected and an evacuation of the building may be necessary.

If an evacuation is required the central system will send out a high-pitched alarm that starts sounding on the floor where the fire has been detected and then cascades through the entire building.

When the evacuation signal sounds all residents and visitors must immediately leave the building via one of the Emergency Exits (two on each floor) that are indicated by an illuminated green “EXIT” sign, which includes a directional arrow where necessary.

DO NOT USE LIFTS IF THE FIRE ALARM HAS SOUNDED.

Exit doors

Doors to stairwells

The building has two main fire escape stairwells that serve as fire exits from all upper floors. Each stairwell has an entry door on each floor so there are two fire escapes from each apartment level. One main stairwell leads to the main lobby and the other to the rear of the building .

You will notice the air pressure and noise when you enter the stairwell. The stairwells are pressurised by fans on the roof when the fire alarm is triggered. This is normal and is intended to keep smoke out of the stairwells. The stairwell pressurisation fans will turn off when the fire alarm is reset.

There is a third stairwell in the south east corner of the lower level carpark that connects that level to an exit door located in the ground floor of the carpark.

Once you have left the building, it is important that you move to and stay near the assembly points which are at the front of our building for those exiting on to St Kilda Road and at the corner of Lorne St and Queens Lane for those exiting from the rear of the building.

If you, or someone staying with you, may not be able to exit the building via the stairwells in the event of an emergency then please advise the Building Manager as soon as you are aware of that situation so the Building Manager can update records that are given to the Fire Brigade.

Under no circumstances should any resident or guest interfere with any of the fire safety equipment located throughout the building except to deal with an emergency situation.

Do not interfere with sprinklers that are located in every apartment (sprinklers are activated by heat).

Please be particularly careful not to damage sprinkler heads when moving tall items around common areas or within your apartment. If sprinklers are activated by mistake the Fire Brigade will attend and they may charge the apartment owner for the call out.

Do not place anything in stairwells.

The fire alarm system is checked every month before which an announcement is made through the building’s public address system.

If you have any questions about the fire alarm system or the above procedures then please contact the Building Manager on 0425 768 822

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Fire / Ambulance / Police 000
Building Manager 0425 768 822
After Hours 03 9246 6555

EVACUATION AREAS

Evacuation Assembly Area for front exit
Front of 594 ST KILDA ROAD
Evacuation Assembly Area for rear exit
Corner of QUEENS LANE and LORNE STREET

EMERGENCY ALARM

ALERT ALARM

Beep – Beep – Beep

1 Get ready for evacuation
2 Follow instructions

EVACUATION ALARM

Whoop – Whoop – Whoop

1 All persons must leave the building
2 Follow instructions
3 Go to the evacuation area; Wait for the All Clear message

WATER AND GAS LEAKS

Residents should immediately isolate the specific service in the riser cupboard using stairwell key
Contact Building Manager or After Hours Emergency number for further assistance.

FIRE AND SMOKE

Alert other persons and those in nearby Apartments
Rescue any person in immediate danger IF SAFE
Fire Brigade will be automatically alerted if the fire alarm is set off
If fire alarm is not activated call Emergency Services on 000
Close doors to prevent smoke and fire spread
Follow instructions
Control the fire with fire blanket, extinguishers or hose reels IF SAFE
Evacuate the building if the evacuation alarm sounds
DO NOT use lifts during emergencies
Fire extinguishers and hose reels are located in lift lobby cupboards

Fire hose reels are located on car parking levels

CIVIL DISTURBANCE

Stay calm
Secure premises from threat if possible
Do NOT aggravate person or persons causing disturbance
Contact Police on 000 if assistance required
Contact Building Manager if on duty
Take photos of persons involved if safe to do so

Follow instructions from Building Manager / Emergency Services

ALWAYS STAY CALM

DON’T PANIC

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Remove person from danger if safe to do so
Call others for assistance
Call Ambulance on 000 – specify nature and exact location of emergency
Render first aid if qualified – there is a defibrillator on the ground level beside the mail boxes
Notify the Building Manager if on duty
Stay with person and provide reassurance

NOTE: The Building Manager should be made aware of any mobility impaired persons residing in the building

ALL EMERGENCIES

Do take notice of all announcements
All occupants and visitors are to evacuate when directed – taking personal items only (car keys, wallet, mobile phone, etc ) with them
DO take your door key and the key to the stairwell door
DO take your mobile phone
Turn off stoves and appliances
DO alert neighbours
Do NOT drive vehicles into or out of the building

All persons must remain at the nominated assembly areas until the Building Manager or Emergency Services have given the “All Clear”