Fire
General Information
Components of the Overlook III’s Life Safety System
The heart of the Overlook III's Life Safety System is the Fire Command Center located on the first floor of the building. The equipment housed here monitors all smoke detectors, sprinkler water flow & tamper switches, and the status of the emergency generator, elevators, and fire pump. The public address system used to communicate to all or selected floors in initiating evacuations is in this room.
Photo-electronic Smoke Detectors are strategically located throughout the building common areas and mechanical rooms. They can be identified by a red, blinking light.
In an alarm situation, fire alarm horns and strobes are located so that they can be heard or seen in any area of the building. When an alarm on a floor is activated, the floor above and the floor below stairwells will also go into alarm. After 5 minutes, if the alarm has not been acknowledged, the building will be sent into general alarm.
If you discover fire, Please refer to the Overlook_III_Emergency_Response_Team_11.pdf for procedures.
Fire Prevention/Preparation Tips:
- Unplug electrical appliances such as coffee pots when not in use or at the close of business day.
- Turn off power to office equipment such as computers at the close of business each day.
- Adhesives, cleaning fluids, and any other possible flammable liquids must be stored properly.
- Eliminate extension cords where possible.
- Adequately meet any ventilation requirements of specialized office equipment.
- Where applicable, keep electrical closets within your suite locked.
- Do not use space heaters or other portable electrical heating and cooling devices.
- While in the permitted smoking section (outside of Parking Elevator# 5) Make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished before disposed.