FIRE & EMERGENCY AIDS

  1. Raise the alarm by breaking the nearest available break glass point.
  2. Phone extension 3333 and the appropriate emergency service will then be contacted immediately.  Alternatively, dial 999 on an external line to call the fire brigade. 
  3. If the fire is small and contained faculty/staff should consider using the nearest appropriate appliance provided, ensuring that the extinguisher is compatible with the fire e.g. do not use water on electrical or flammable liquid fires.

IMPORTANT : Under no circumstances should students tackle the fire.

Evacuate the building in the following manner :

  1. WALK (do not run) to the nearest exit point briskly.
  2. Do NOT delay to pick up personal belongings.  This could hinder     evacuation of the building and put not only your own life in danger but also the lives of others.
  3. Disconnect all electrical appliances.
  4. Close all doors behind you (where practical).
  5. Do not use lifts.  In the event of an emergency, electrical connections to lifts are disconnected.
  6. DO NOT RESTRICT EGRESS (way out, exit)  BY CONGREGATING IN THE STAIRWELLS.
  7. Assemble at the assembly point designated for the building.  It is important to assemble at this assembly point, following the routes clearly marked, to avoid congestion and to allow unhindered access to the emergency services.
  8. During the evacuation and on arrival at the designated assembly points it is essential to follow the steward's instructions as they endeavour to keep adjacent areas clear.
  9. Do NOT re-enter the buildings until authorised by the assembly point steward.
  10. To relieve congestion on re-entering the building, it is important to use the same route by which you entered. 

Please click here to review all Assembly Points  across campus

In an emergency situation, everyone must be able to evacuate the premises quickly and safely. For people with certain physical disabilities and mobility issues, this may be more difficult. In order to ensure that adequate provision has been made to evacuate people with disability and mobility issues, evacuation chairs have been installed in the main teaching buildings. To familiarise yourself with the evacuation chair locations please see read the below:

No.

Location

Serial Number

 

Installation

Date

1

Confirm Centre V94 C928

Level 1 on the front and back stairwells (2 mobility evacuation chairs)

20201804

20201805

 

n/a

2

Schuman Building V94 PH93

Level 2 Protected stairwell located near S2-08.

2050031360

29/12/05

3

Kemmy Business School V94 PH93

Level 3 Protected Stairwell adjacent to the road located near KB3-37/38.

208002404

13/03/08

4

Tierney Building V94 NYD3

Level 4- Protected Stairwell opposite the lift.

212002444

16/05/12

5

Computer Science and Information Systems Building V94 NX93

Level 3 Protected Stairwell near Computer Laboratory

CS3 005b.

2050031362

29/12/05

6

Foundation Building V94 PX58

Protected Stairwell in the Tower on the right hand side upon exiting main entrance at the fountain.  Near office F2-002.

Concert Hall

Protected Stairwell at the emergency exit on the left hand side of the auditorium.

20161166

 

 

 

2140021206

26/10/16

 

 

 

13/11/14

7

Languages Building

Level 2 Protected Stairwell right hand side upon exiting the lift. 

205002227

24/02/09

8

Engineering Research Building

Protected stairwell,  level 3, outside E3001.

2120021210

06/12/12

9

Library & Information Services Building V94 DPY6

  1. LISB 1 Level 3 Protected Stairwell adjacent to the lift.
  2. LISB 1 Level 3 Protected Stairwell near Disability support Services Offices
  3. LISB 2 Level 3 Protected Stairwell (opp. Milford Care Centre)
  4. LISB 2 Level 3 Protected Stairwell

 

2050031364

208002653

20190162

20190161

 

28/12/05

21/05/08

09/02/19

09/02/19

10

Main Building V94 T9PX

  1. Level 4 Stairwell in Bianconi Tower (located between Block A and Block B) near Department of Chemical Sciences.
  2. Level 4 Stairwell in Merriman Tower (located between Block C and Block D) near D2-037

 

2050031361

 

2050031365

 

29/12/05

 

29/12/05

11

Lonsdale Building

Protected stairwell located near L2-018.  1st left after the lift.

210002164

01/02/10

12

MSSI Building

Level 2 Stairwell of Lonsdale Entrance

214002303

25/03/14

13

Analog Devices Building

Level 3 West End Stairwell opposition the Lecture Theatre. Right hand side upon exiting the lift beside AD3-001.

2016678

29/06/16

14

Schrodinger Building V94 PH61

Level 3 Protected Stairwell right hand side upon exiting lift.  Access corridor near Drawing Room SR3-005a.

2050031366

29/12/05

15

Physical Education and Sports Sciences Building V94 YDE9

Level 1, Protected Stairwell near P1 036 and P1 046.

Level 1, Protected Back Stairwell near P1-031

 

212002474

212002955

 

25/05/12

12/10/12

16

Arena V94 XT66

Level 2 Protected Stairwell located near UA2-001.

212002308

27/03/12

17

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance V94 DK18

Level 2 Protected Stairwell adjacent to Dance Studio IW2-025

2090021083

19/10/09

18

Graduate Entry Medical School

Level 3 Protected Stairway accessed by Stairs GEMS3-031

2120021163

23/11/12

19

Health Sciences Building V94 X5K6

Level 2 Protected Stairwell near GEMS near Anatomy Lab HS2-012 

2050031363

29/12/05

EMERGENCY

The University of Limerick Critical Incident Management Plan is drawn up in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 (Part 2 Section 11) which states that it is the duty of employers to prepare and revise adequate plans to be followed in emergencies. The main aims of the crisis/incident management are:

  • the preservation of life
  • the protection of property
  • continuity of University operations

The aim of the Critical Incident Management Plan is to set out the duties and responsibilities of University staff in the event of a campus-wide incident or a crisis which may affect the operation and/or reputation of the University.

Please click the link Building Emergency Plans for detailed information.

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