Fire doors

The doors to your room and kitchen are fire doors and must be kept closed. They are fitted with metal door-closing mechanisms at the top to make sure that they close and prevent the spread of fire and smoke. Propping open a fire door is a disciplinary offence.

Fire safety equipment

There are heat and/or smoke detectors in your accommodation. Don’t cover the detectors in any way as this will stop them from working. Don't unscrew them either, as this activates the fire alarm and you will be fined. Heat detectors are activated by the rate of heat rise within a room and are not affected by smoke or steam from kitchens or by cigarette smoke. Smoke detectors are sensitive to quite small amounts of smoke, steam or dust.

There are extinguishers and fire blankets in your residence. In catered halls there are also water hoses. Familiarise yourself with the location of the fire safety equipment and fire exits. Remember your usual exit route may not be available in a fire.

The fire extinguishers have a tag fitted around the handle which shows that the extinguisher is in good working order and is ready to use. To use the extinguisher, tear off this tag and follow the instructions. If you notice any missing or damaged tags, report this to the residence office immediately. You must also tell the office if you use an extinguisher, so the contents can be replaced. If you don't do this, you will be charged for a new one.

Banned items in halls

The following modes of transport or vehicles are not permitted inside a university premise including halls of residence; e-scooters, e-bikes, e-hoverboards or e-skateboards. You must not keep any vehicle, or motor vehicle parts indoors at residence. Storage of these modes of transport should only be in the external bike shelters, use of which is at your own risk.

Charging of E-bikes, E-scooters, E-hoverboards, E-skateboards or their batteries where detachable must not under any circumstance take place within a University building. Vehicle does not apply to wheelchairs for your own use.

Not allowed in University accommodation because of fire risk:

• portable electric or gas heaters or cooking equipment
• items with a naked flame, eg candles or oil lamps
• chip pans
• electrical decorations