Fire Safety< Back to Rent and Terms & Conditions of Residence Fire and Safety Regulations and ProceduresStudents must familiarise themselves with the fire and safety regulations and procedures. Fire extinguishers must never be misused. In the interests of safety, students must not tamper with the electrics, smoke-detectors or door closures. Door closures, where fitted, are a legal safety requirement. Tampering with, or removing health and safety equipment will attract a financial penalty and under certain circumstances render residents liable to a criminal prosecution. Responsibility for Personal Electrical AppliancesStudents will be held responsible for their own personal electric appliances and must ensure that they are safe. The University does not accept any liability for appliances brought in by students. AbsenceStudents who intend to be away from the Residences for more than 24 hours are advised to inform someone else in their House or the Accommodation Office. Additional FurnitureAdditional furniture must be approved by the University before installing or acquiring. CandlesCandles of any kind are banned from all Residences. Fire DoorsPropping open of any fire doors is a serious offence punishable by a heavy fine. EvacuationFailure to evacuate, or unreasonable delays in evacuating during a fire alert is a serious offence. |
