If you discover smoke or a fire, press the alarm at one of the red Call Points if the alarm is not already sounding. The building must be evacuated immediately, and a register taken of all children.
When the fire alarm sounds, the supervising director, tutor or chaperone on the ground floor must check the fire panel by the main entrance to identify the source of the alarm and possible fire. A ground plan is on the wall by the main entrance. This area should then be checked by two adults, if it
is safe to do so, for the source of the fire. (It could be a false alarm). If smoke or a fire is evident, immediately call 999 for the Fire Service to attend:
WAREHOUSE STUDIOS, PAUL’S ROAD, IP2 0AN. (Tell them the fire’s location, if known.)
The alarm alert is sent to the Co-op Security Centre, but they do not call the Fire Service.
Extinguishers are placed around the studio: the appropriate one may be used if it is safe to do so. Do not place yourself in danger. Ensure all doors and windows are closed in each studio before leaving, and that the toilets and other areas are checked.
A register of all children must be taken at the Assembly areas. If any are not present, re-enter the building only it is safe to do so to locate them.
The alarm can be silenced by the supervising director, tutor or chaperone by: ALARM PANEL: push the right arrow (2) in the centre cluster of buttons, 5 times to enter the code 2-2-2-2. Then push Silence Alarm. This only mutes the alarm, do NOT press RESET unless it is a false alarm and the Fire Service are not called.
Studios – Evacuation Plan
Please click on the relevant location on the plan to see the evacuation routes.
Green Room
Exit down the main stairs if it’s safe to do so.
If not, exit through Studio 1 to the fire exit at the back of the studio and down the metal stairway to the rear carpark.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4.
Studio 1
Exit through the Green Room and down the main stairs, if it’s safe to do so.
If not, exit using the emergency exit at the back of the studio, down the metal stairway to the rear carpark.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4.
Studio 2
Exit via Studio 1 and the Green Room, down the main stairs, if it’s safe to do so.
If not, exit through Studio 1 to the fire exit at the back of the studio and down the metal stairway to the rear carpark.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4.
Studio 3
Exit via the main stairway, if it is safe to do so.
If not, follow the signed emergency exit route through the garage scenery store and emergency exits to the rear car park.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4. The assembly area is signed
Studio 4
Exit via the emergency stairs to the ground floor and into the front car park via steps on the loading dock.
The assembly area is opposite the main entrance.
Studio 5
Exit via Studio 6 and out of the blue emergency door.
The assembly area is opposite the main entrance
Studio 6
Exit out of the blue emergency door at the back of the studio.
The assembly area is opposite the main entrance
Cutting Room
Exit down the main stairs if it’s safe to do so.
If not, exit through the Green Room and Studio 1 to the fire exit at the back of the studio and down the metal stairway to the rear carpark.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4.
Kitchen
Exit down the main stairs if it’s safe to do so.
If not, exit through the Green Room and Studio 1 to the fire exit at the back of the studio and down the metal stairway to the rear carpark.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4.
Costume Store
Exit via the Green Room, down the main stairs, if it’s safe to do so.
If not, exit through the Green Room and Studio 1 to the fire exit at the back of the studio and down the metal stairway to the rear carpark.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4.
Costume Store
Exit down the main stairs, if it’s safe to do so.
If not, exit using the emergency exit stairs at the back of the costume store to the ground floor and into the front car park via steps on the loading dock. The assembly area is by the gate.
Toilets
Exit via the main stairway.
The assembly area is signed.
Props Store
Exit via the main stairway, if it’s safe to do so.
If not, follow the signed emergency exit route through the garage scenery store and emergency exits to the rear car park.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4. The assembly area is signed.
Costume Store
Exit via the main stairway, if it’s safe to do so.
Exit via Studio 4 and the emergency stairs to the ground floor and into the front car park via steps on the loading dock.
The assembly area is opposite the main entrance.
Production Office
Exit using the main entrance if it’s safe to do so.
If not, follow the emergency exit signs to the push-bar door onto the loading dock, turn right and go down the steps to the car park.
The assembly area is opposite the main entrance.
Large Props and Other Storage
Exit using the main entrance if it’s safe to do so.
If not, follow the emergency exit signs to the push-bar door onto the loading dock, turn right and go down the steps to the car park.
The assembly area is opposite the main entrance.
Workshop
Exit via the emergency stairs to the rear car park.
If the gate to the street is closed, the padlock code is 1-8-6-4. The assembly area is signed