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The following summary is being provided as a reminder that in the event of an emergency situation residents understand and are aware of the building’s procedures.
Building Emergency Alarm Activation - Common Areas
Secondary: The courtyard of the Esso building located on the promenade
Please note:
When in a stairwell there is no access back to your floor. You must proceed to ground level. There is break glass activation on various stairwell levels to be used only when your exit is impeded.
Apartment Emergency Alarm Activation
If a smoke detector activates in an apartment, it does not notify the MFB. If a sprinkler, however, is activated for any reason, fire trucks will arrive. However always call 000 MFB as a back-up to ensure they are on their way.
In the event that a smoke detector in your apartment is activated from cooking etc., please note the following:
Please note:
All MFB callouts are investigated and any costs for a false alarm will be forwarded to the owner of the apartment responsible.
If you require further information or clarification, please refer to the signs displayed in the garbage chute rooms on your apartment level, or contact Concierge.
Building Emergency Alarm Activation - Common Areas
- If a smoke detector or sprinkler is activated, the Melbourne Fire Brigade (MFB) are notified and trucks will arrive. However always call 000 MFB as a back-up to ensure they are on their way.
- There are two alarms – the first is the “Beep Beep” sound and is the alert tone.
- The second is the “Whoop Whoop” sound and is the signal to evacuate.
- When you hear the second alarm proceed immediately to the exit stairwell on your level, make your way to ground, and leave the building. Gather in your assembly area.
Secondary: The courtyard of the Esso building located on the promenade
- ONLY the MFB can give the ‘all clear’ to advise when it is safe to return to apartments.
Please note:
When in a stairwell there is no access back to your floor. You must proceed to ground level. There is break glass activation on various stairwell levels to be used only when your exit is impeded.
Apartment Emergency Alarm Activation
If a smoke detector activates in an apartment, it does not notify the MFB. If a sprinkler, however, is activated for any reason, fire trucks will arrive. However always call 000 MFB as a back-up to ensure they are on their way.
In the event that a smoke detector in your apartment is activated from cooking etc., please note the following:
- DO NOT open your front entry door. Smoke in the hallway will activate smoke
- Call 000 MFB as a back up to ensure that they are on their way and for an estimation of how long they may be.
- Place a towel or similar across the bottom of your entry door.
- Open balcony doors/windows where possible or switch on range hood to help disperse the smoke.
Please note:
All MFB callouts are investigated and any costs for a false alarm will be forwarded to the owner of the apartment responsible.
If you require further information or clarification, please refer to the signs displayed in the garbage chute rooms on your apartment level, or contact Concierge.
Emergency Response