Fire Alarm Systems
The Fire Alarm Sounds - What do you do?
The building is equipped with a two-staged fire alarm system. It has two (2) separate and distinct tones:
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The Alert Tone is recognized by an intermittent beeping tone of one pulse every three seconds.
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The Evacuation Tone is recognized by a rapid siren tone.
When an alarm is activated from any floor, the floor where the alarm originates, and the floor above and the floor below will receive the evacuation tone (siren). The remainder of the building will receive the Alert Tone (intermittent beeping).
The Evacuation Tone Sounds - What do you do?
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Do not wait for announcements.
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Remain calm and immediately evacuate via the nearest fire exit, closing all doors behind you.
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Follow the directions of your Life Safety Team.
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Alternate exits may be accessed at crossover floors (approximately every 5 floors).
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Do not use elevators, as they will automatically “home” to the ground floor.
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Do not return until a Fire Official or Brookfield personnel has announced that the alarm condition has been cleared.
The Alert Tone Sounds - What do you do?
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This tone indicates a potential fire condition somewhere in the building. Remain at your work station but be prepared to leave the building if it becomes necessary.
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Listen to announcements/instructions via the voice communication system and follow the instructions of your Life Safety Team.