Tenant Handbook
Fire Emergencies
Westgate I is protected by an audible and visual alarm system. When a manual fire alarm on a floor is pulled, the audible and visual alarms will automatically initiate on all floors.
Smoke and heat detectors are located in areas that might be prone to fire - those areas with electrical equipment and wiring - such as mechanical rooms, electric rooms, telephone closets, elevator lobbies, and janitorial closets. When activated, these will also initiate the system into alarm.
When a pull station or smoke detector are activated due to a fire condition, then all elevators will be recalled to the lobby level or level 2 as an alternate, and parked. When a single pull station/smoke detector/heat detector is activated the cabs will recall after 2 minutes if alarm is not reset or cleared. Use only the stairwells to evacuate the building in the event of a fire.
All tenants should familiarize themselves with the location of stairwells, building exits, and manual fire alarm pull stations as well as any tenant provided fire extinguishers. Tenants should also recognize the sound of the fire alarm, know how to activate the fire alarm and notify the fire department. Proceed directly to the nearest exit whenever the fire alarm is heard. Prior to opening a door, feel the door front to determine it there is heat behind it. If the door is hot, then do not open and find another means of egress.
Upon Discovering a Fire
- Alert personnel who may be immediately endangered and proceed to the nearest pull station to activate the alarm system. Sound the fire alarm, no matter how small the fire seems to be.
- CALL 911
- Close all doors behind you, especially the door to the burning room.