Hotel Front Office Management, 3rd Edition

392 CHAPTER 14: SECURITYTable 14-2. Maintenance Records for Fire Alarm TestsLocation Date StatusFloor 1, station A 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 1, station B 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 2, station A 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 2, station B 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 3, station A 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 3, station B 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 4, station A 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 4, station B 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 5, station A 4/10 no sound; repaired 4/10 JB inspectorFloor 5, station B 4/10 no sound; repaired 4/10 JB inspectorFloor 6, station A 4/10 OK JB inspectorFloor 6, station B 4/10 OK JB inspectorKitchen 4/10 OK JB inspectorBakery 4/10 OK JB inspectorBanquet A 4/10 OK JB inspectorBanquet B 4/10 OK JB inspectorLounge 4/10 OK JB inspectorLobby 4/10 OK JB inspectorLaundry 4/10 OK JB inspectorGift shop 4/10 OK JB inspectorEmployee Training in Fire SafetyProviding training programs for employees on the locations of the fire exits, fire extinguishers,and fire alarms and on methods of building evacuation will greatly increasethe chances that all occupants will escape the building safely when necessary. After newand current employees have been taught the locations of fire exits, extinguishers, andalarms throughout the building, supervisors can spot-check the effectiveness of the trainingwith random questions such as: “Where is the nearest fire exit when you are cleaningroom 707? Where is the nearest fire extinguisher when you are in the bakery? Where isthe nearest fire alarm when you are in the laundry?” These simple questions, repeatedoften enough, impress employees with the importance of fire safety.TLFeBOOK