Fire SafetyBy Alicia Civile and Alexandra Fernandez
ASSIGNMENT 5
Escape Locations
Exterior Escape Locations
The Chapman Building is surrounded by open areas. This provides ample space to which occupants can flee during a fire.
Exterior Escape Locations
Exterior Exits
Exterior Exits
Exterior exits are a direct route out to safe escape locations
Vestibule Exits
Vestibule Exits
Rooms that do not leaddirectly outdoors lead to an enclosed vestibule with direct outdoor access
Doors
All exit doors are marked by
illuminated EXIT signs
Exit doors are
equipped with ADA approved push bars
Second floor exits lead to
covered outdoor arcades
Exterior Arcades
Outdoor Arcades
Exterior Stairwells
Each arcade leads to an
exterior stairwell
Exterior Stairwells
Exterior Stairwell Detail
Exterior Stairwell
Exterior Stairwell
The exterior
stairwells must have
a minimum width of67.2” to serve as
emergency exits
Fire Response and Warning
Manual pull
stations are
provided in case fire is noticed prior to
automatic system
detection
Sirens and alarms warn occupants to
evacuate
Fire extinguishers are located
throughout the complex in case of
fire emergency
User Profile
Main entrancelobby includesa long work area that servesas a quiet studyspace for students andfaculty.
User Profile Users of the Chapman building include students, faculty, maintenance workers, and janitorial staff all of which are there to some extent on a daily basis. Students and faculty are there for extended hours during classes, study sessions, and meetings. This includes both day and night occupancy. Maintenance workers are there for extended hours when a repair or extensive maintenance work is needed, such as system repairs. The janitorial staff maintains the Chapman building when the rooms are not in use.
The maintenance staff interacts with the fire safety system only if a repair or testing is needed. Students, faculty, and janitorial staff interact with fire exits and stairs on a daily basis. Other fire safety components such as fire extinguishers would only be used if a fire emergency was taking place.