BUILDING OR FLOOR EVACUATION
Building or floor evacuations will either occur as a result of automatic fire
alarms or overhead public address communications when conditions warrant. It is
the policy of NorthMarq to consult with local authorities prior to
evacuating floors or buildings. NorthMarq will communicate with each
tenant, explaining the circumstances and in most cases leave this decision to
evacuate to each tenant.
If conditions escalate, warranting a mandatory evacuation, NorthMarq
will direct this action and administrate an orderly evacuation of the building.
It is the responsibility of each employee to be familiar with the evacuation
plans. It is also the responsibility of each employee to know their company
emergency leader as well as their alternatives. Each employee should be
familiar with the locations of the stairwells and procedures of evacuating any
handicapped employees.
Do's
1. Follow the instructions of your individual company floor leader or
alternate.
2. Close the door of your office as you leave.
3. Form evacuation line - two abreast.
4. Use the enclosed stairwell for evacuation. There are two stairwells per
building, know the locations.
5. Keep talking to a minimum.
6. No smoking.
7. Use handrails in enclosed stairwells.
8. Listen for instructions and follow them.
9. Keep calm.
10. Be ready to merge with other people evacuating the building.
11. The method for evacuation of handicapped individuals will be determined by
the individual floor leader.
12. Watch for the Fire Department ascending the stairwells in the event of an
emergency.
Don’ts
1. Do not go to the elevators - they may not respond.
2. Once you have left your area, do not return for coats, purses, etc.
3. Do not run or create panic.
4. Do not return to the office until the building authority gives an "ALL
CLEAR".
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