LONSDALE COLLEGE

6.7 All fines and costs must be paid to the College Administrator by the date stipulated in the
notification from the Principal. Failure to pay by this date without good reason and the agreement
of the Principal will cause the penalty to be doubled.
7 Safety
7.1 Fire. In the event of the fire alarm sounding, except for brief times during alarm testing that
will be notified in advance, all persons within the building must leave immediately and congregate in
the appropriate muster area.
7.2 Fire alarms, hose reels, extinguishers, fire blankets and fire signs are provided to ensure
safety within the College. It is the responsibility of all college members to ensure that such
equipment remains in good working order. The discovery of defective fire fighting or warning
equipment must be reported immediately to the porter or to the College Office.
7.3 It is a serious offence to tamper with or misuse any fire fighting or fire warning equipment.
Infringement of this rule may lead to the institution of criminal proceedings in addition to any
penalties imposed by the College or University. In the past this has led to heavy fines and expulsion
from residence.
7.4 Anyone who witnesses or is aware of the misuse or vandalism of fire prevention equipment
must report it as soon as possible to the porter. Failure to do so will itself constitute an offence.
7.5 It is a legal requirement that designated fire doors are not wedged open and that their self
closing mechanisms are not tampered with in any way. In particular, in respect of any kitchen or fire
door, if those responsible for breach of this rule cannot be identified the official users will each be
liable to an equal share of the appropriate fine and the cost of repairs.
7.6 As damage or misuse of fire equipment is a serious offence and endangers the lives of
others, the following actions (7.7 to 7.13 inclusive) are offences against college rules.
7.7 Deliberate activation of the fire alarm system e.g. breaking the glass of a call point or
applying a heat source to a heat detector.
7.8 Activation of the fire alarm system as a consequence of unacceptable behaviour e.g. the
activation of a smoke detector by discharging a dry powder extinguisher ‘for fun’.
7.9 Inadvertent activation or damage of the fire alarm system due to behaviour at the time
which could have been expected to activate the alarm e.g. playing ball games in the corridor where
the glass of a call point is broken, or smoking under a smoke detector.
7.10 Interference with the fire alarm system that does not result in the system being activated
e.g. muffling or interfering with the sound of a fire bell or sounder. Damage to sounders and other
fire equipment.
7.11 Interference with fire equipment e.g. discharging a fire extinguisher when there is no fire.
Removal and taking away fire fighting equipment.
7.12 Vandalism of installed fire precautions e.g. removal or disconnection of a door self closing
device. Removal, or the application of graffiti to fire notices.
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