FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES

CHECK AND FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH:

• Smoke detectors in the home. Test them monthly and change the batteries annually.

• The location of the extinguishing equipment and how it works

• The nearest fire alarm

• Escape routes in the building

• Fire instructions and evacuation plans posted in the buildings

PREVENT FIRE AND THE SPREAD OF FIRE:

• Report any circumstances that could reduce fire safety

• Never place wedges, trash cans etc. in doorways to keep the doors open

• Respect the ban on smoking in UiB's buildings

• Always use a time switch on coffee machines and electric kettles

• Use the main switch, and not the remote control, to turn off your TV set when you go to bed or   leave the building

• Be careful when using candles

IN THE EVENT OF FIRE AND FIRE ALARM

• If you discover a fire, notify the fire service by calling 110

• Leave the building and proceed to the mustering point

• Do not use the lifts

• Notify and help others

• Close any gas cocks and cylinder valves

• If possible, try to extinguish the fire

Fire 110

Police 112

Ambulance 113

The University’s security phone in a crisis:

(+47) 55 58 80 81 (manned at all hours)

The University is engaged in continuous efforts to prevent fire in its properties. Report any circumstances that could reduce fire safety in the buildings. The phone number of the University’s chief fire protection officer is (+47) 55 58 49 47.