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Evacuation

General Information

Each tenant is obligated to follow the Emergency Action Plan established by JL Properties, Inc. The tenant is responsible for staffing an Emergency Action Team who will assist the management office and be responsible for controlling the movement of tenant employees during an evacuation of the building.

Emergency Action Team Responsibilities

Property Manager
  1. Be familiar with the written Emergency Action Plan.
  2. Organize, provide for training, and oversee the Emergency Action Team.
  3. Work with Tenant to ensure designation of Emergency Action Team members in accordance with the Emergency Action Plan.
Chief Building Engineer
  1. Be familiar with the written Emergency Action Plan.
  2. Designate members of the maintenance team to the Emergency Action Team and report to the Property Manager.
  3. Oversee Fire Command Center until arrival of Fire Department.
Tenant Responsibility

Each Tenant shall appoint the following members of the Emergency Action Team. Their duties are described below:

  • Safety Coordinator. The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of your Emergency Action Plan. The Plan will include overseeing any evacuations, assigning other safety personnel responsibilities, training employees in emergency response procedures and practicing emergency procedures. They may also be responsible for ordering the evacuation of your area and ensuring everyone is safely evacuated into a safe area. This person should be someone who is reliable, respected by other employees within your company, and is capable of providing guidance or making decisions in the event of a fire or other emergency. This individual should rarely travel, and should be familiar with the names and faces of all employees in your office. The Safety Coordinator will remain in contact with the management office during all emergencies.

  • Tenant Floor Warden. The Tenant Floor Warden will direct, enforce, and have full charge of the evacuation of all personnel from his/her assigned floor during the period of a fire or other emergency. They will be assisted in their duties by any Assistant Tenant Floor Wardens, Search and, Exit Monitors, as required. In addition, the Tenant Floor Warden must be constantly aware of the following points as they directly affect the performance of his/her responsibilities:

    • All aisles, corridors and exit doors are to be kept free of obstructions.
    • All fire extinguishers and other safety equipment are to be kept in a state of readiness at all times. Although JL Properties provides for regular inspections, of the fire life safety equipment, any defects noted should be reported to the Management Office.
    • Coordinate with all departments and/or tenants located on the designated floor; formulate plans and procedures, not only for the safety of personnel, but also for the safety and security of valuable documents and records.
    • Thoroughly brief all new employees on the Emergency Action Plan, providing instruction as to their duties, if any, and how they are to respond in the event of an emergency.
    • Receive information from Search and Exit Monitors regarding status of personnel, i.e. the number of personnel left on the floor, or status of the floor itself.
    • Tenant Floor Warden will communicate information to their Safety Coordinator.

  • Search Monitors. In case of fire or other emergencies, the Search Monitors will search all restrooms, storage, file rooms, as well as any other areas, directing personnel to stairwells and not to use elevators. Upon completion, they then report to the Exit Monitor, advising them of the occupancy of the floor or suite and then report to the Tenant Floor Warden for other assignments.

  • Exit Monitors. One Exit Monitor shall be positioned at each stairwell exit. The Exit Monitor shall act as a guide in the event of evacuation, discouraging use of elevators. Elevators will not be used for evacuation unless specifically instructed to do so by a member of the Fire Department. If feasible, employees who work in close proximity to the respective exits should be assigned as Exit Monitors. Exit Monitors shall keep the exit doors clear of all obstructions during the evacuation, direct traffic to the stairwell exit, down the stairway, and keep traffic moving steadily and calmly to avoid panic. Exit Monitors will direct personnel to keep to their right to stay out of the way of firemen coming up the stairway. The Exit Monitor shall be the last person leaving the floor. They shall report personnel status on the floor to the Tenant Floor Warden.
  • Sufficient alternates shall be assigned for each position specified in the plan, so that a principal or alternate is in the building at all times during working hours to supply leadership under the plan.

Evacuation Drills

  • The property manager conducts emergency evacuation drills, at least annually, in accordance with the approved plan. All occupants of the building are required to participate in the emergency evacuation drill. The occupants may be required to leave the building and assemble in an area designated by the property manager.
  • A written record of the drills are kept on the premises and readily available for inspection by the fire department.

Special Instructions for Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities must be identified and considered prior to any emergency evacuation. It is necessary for Tenant Floor Wardens to notify the Safety Coordinator and Property Management Office of any persons with disabilities who may require special assistance during an evacuation. A list must be maintained by the Tenant Floor Warden and updated as necessary.

Persons not requiring or providing assistance will evacuate first. The assisted persons can then evacuate without being bumped or pushed down, thus speeding evacuation and avoiding injury. If there is evidence of fire, persons with disabilities should be positioned near the fire exit stairs located farthest away from the fire. If fire conditions pose a personal threat, the special assistants will enter into the exit stairwell accompanying the person with disabilities and wait for special assistance from the fire department. The evacuation brigade may assist in evacuating the persons with disabilities if danger is imminent and the fire department has not yet arrived.