All of our student accommodation has robust fire safety measures in place, including automatic fire detection, alarms, regular audits and teams of highly trained staff ready to respond 24/7. Watch the fire safety video appropriate for your halls from the options below or view our fire safety induction.
Fire safety videos
- Fire safety in North Acton Halls (Woodward Building and Kemp Porter Buildings ).
- Fire safety in Imperial halls of residence - excluding North Acton
- Fire Safety precautions in College residences
Fire safety
Fire within residential accommodations are considered one of the biggest risks. Whilst our buildings have robust safety measure in place, taking sensible precautions can significantly reduce the risk. Many people underestimate the rapid spread of fire and smoke within a building. It is crucial to prioritise safety by adhering to the following guidelines:
- Read fire safety notices
- Do not tamper with, obstruct or remove any notice or equipment provided for fire safety
- Familiarise yourself with emergency escape routes for your room, floor, common areas, etc.
- Do not obstruct fire routes or doors
- Keep fire doors closed
It is essential to understand that self-closing fire doors and other fire precautions, while possibly inconvenient, safeguard your escape route from flames, heat, and smoke during a fire. Student Halls adhere to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, mandating regular inspections and fire risk assessments. Non-compliance can result in prosecution, with fines of up to £5,000 and/or two years imprisonment for offenses such as propping open fire doors, unauthorized use of fire extinguishers, tampering with detectors, and obstructing fire escape routes.
Additionally, the fire service may charge for responding to false alarms, and these costs will be passed on to the concerned student(s).
Support during evacuation
If you think you may have difficulty in hearing the alarm or evacuating a building unaided in the event of an emergency you will require a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). These will be conducted by your warden or Hall Supervisor.
You will require a PEEP if you have:
- A mobility or sensory impairment
- A temporary injury (e.g. you may be on crutches)
- Difficulty coping in crowds