In the event of the activation of audible alarms and strobes:

Minimum procedure: Prepare to evacuate by going to the Exit/Stair door. If there is any evidence of unwanted fire, evacuate the floor to a safe area.

Report any change in conditions to the Fire Department, Lobby Security Desk, and BMO.

Follow the instructions given over the alarm system. When exiting, avoid crowding or undue haste. If necessary, descend the stairs carefully. When you reach the evacuation floor, exit in an orderly fashion. Do not use elevators during a fire alarm.

Special Instructions - Assisting the Mobility Impaired.

Persons have any mobility impairment need to be considered prior to any need for evacuation. It is necessary for Tenants and mobility-impaired persons to notify the BMO of any mobility-impaired person that may wish to have special assistance in the event of an evacuation.

Mobility Impaired occupants may require special assistance in the event of a fire. Occupants not requiring assistance should evacuate first. This avoids the possibility of persons in need of assistance being bumped and/or falling down, thus slowing evacuation and/or causing injury. If there is evidence of fire, the person having mobility impairments should be positioned near the Exit/Stair that is located farthest away from the fire. If fire conditions pose personal threat, the person having mobility impairment, Fire Warden, or any other person assisting, should be positioned within the Exit/Stair and wait for the Fire Department. If fire conditions pose a personal threat in the Exit/Stairs, the mobility-impaired person should be evacuated to a safe location. If the mobility-impaired person enters the Exit/Stairs, someone should notify the Fire Department of their location in the Exit/Stars and that the mobility-impaired person requires special assistance with evacuating.

What to do if your exit route is blocked by smoke:

• Stay calm and crawl low in smoke. The air is easier to breathe near the floor.
• If trapped in a room, close all the doors between you and the smoke. Seal the cracks around the doors and vents.
• Signal at the window to rescuers. If there is a phone in the room, give the fire department your exact location, even if they are on the scene.

All Clear Signal

• The fire department will inform the BMO when it is safe for employees to return. Management will give an “all clear” signal and notify the employees that they may return to their workspace. Re-enter the building in an orderly fashion.