Fire and emergencies

Fire and emergency aids

On the discovery of a fire
  1. Raise the alarm by breaking the nearest available break glass point.
  2. Dial 999/112 to alert the emergency services.
  3. Dial 061213333 – internal campus emergency number.
  4. If the fire is small, contained and you have been trained 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.

  5. Do not take unnecessary risks.​

  6. Evacuate.

IMPORTANT Under no circumstances should students tackle the fire.

On hearing a continuous alarm

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. 
Emergency contact number

EMERGENCIES - 999 or 112
(Gardaí, Fire Brigade and Ambulance)

Campus emergencies - (24 hours) Internal 3333 | External 061 213333

University contact numbers

  • Buildings and estates - 061 202001 or 202006
  • Safety officer - 061 202239
  • Security - 061 234600 (24 hrs/day)

Medical Emergency Response Procedure

Assembly Points: Locations across campus

Review all Assembly Points across campus.

Emergency evacuation chair locations

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:

NoLocationSerial NumberInstallation Date
1Confirm Centre V94 C928
Level 1 on the front and back stairwells (2 mobility evacuation chairs)		20201804 | 20201805n/a
2Schuman Building V94 PH93 
Level 2 Protected stairwell located near S2-08.		205003136029/12/05
3

Kemmy Business School V94 PH93
Level 3 Protected Stairwell adjacent to the road located near KB3-37/38.

Level 3 Protected Stairwell between KBS and Cube Cafe

208002404

TBC

13/03/08

09/03/26

4Tierney Building V94 NYD3 
Level 4 Protected Stairwell opposite the lift.		21200244416/05/12
5Computer Science and Information Systems Building V94 NX93 
Level 3 Protected Stairwell near Computer Laboratory
CS3 005b		205003136229/12/05
6Foundation 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 | 214002120626/10/16 | 13/11/14
7Languages Building Level 2 Protected Stairwell right hand side upon exiting the lift.20500222724/02/09
8Engineering Research Building Protected stairwell, level 3, outside E3001.212002121006/12/12
9Library & Information Services Building V94 DPY6
LISB 1 Level 2 Protected Stairwell adjacent to the lift.
LISB 1 Level 3 Protected Stairwell near Disability support Services Offices
LISB 2 Level 2 Protected Stairwell (opp. Milford Care Centre)
LISB 2 Level 3 Protected Stairwell		2050031364 | 208002653 | 20190162 | 2019016128/12/05 | 09/02/19 | 09/02/19
10Main Building V94 T9PX Level 4 Stairwell in Bianconi Tower (located between Block A and Block B) near Department of Chemical Sciences.
Level 4 Stairwell in Merriman Tower (located between Block C and Block D) near D2-037		2050031361 | 205003136529/12/05 | 29/12/05
11Lonsdale Building Protected stairwell located near L2-018. 1st left after the lift.21000216401/02/10
12MSSI Building | Level 2 Stairwell of Lonsdale Entrance21400230325/03/14
13Analog Devices Building Level 3 West End Stairwell opposition the Lecture Theatre. Right hand side upon exiting the lift beside AD3-001.201667829/06/16
14Schrodinger Building V94 PH61 Level 3 Protected Stairwell right hand side upon exiting lift.  Access corridor near Drawing Room SR3-005a.205003136629/12/05
15Physical Education and Sports Sciences Building V94 YDE9 Level 1, Protected Stairwell near P1 036 and P1 046. Level 1, Protected Back Stairwell near P1-031212002474 21200295525/05/12 12/10/12
16Arena V94 XT66 Level 2 Protected Stairwell located near UA2-001.21200230827/03/12
17Irish World Academy of Music and Dance V94 DK18 Level 2 Protected Stairwell adjacent to Dance Studio IW2-025209002108319/10/09
18Graduate Entry Medical School Level 3 Protected Stairway accessed by Stairs GEMS3-031212002116323/11/12
19Health Sciences Building V94 X5K6 Level 2 Protected Stairwell near GEMS near Anatomy Lab HS2-012 205003136329/12/05
20IBC 2 Level 2 stairwell adjacent to toilets(21) FW2414/3/4419/11/24
21Student Life Student Centre V94 XE84 3rd Floor Protected Stairwell opposite Main Building 01/09/2025

Emergency

University of Limerick Critical Incident Management Plan

University of Limerick's 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 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.

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