Purpose
This
request form may be used to apply for an
exemption from evacuation during activation of the building's fire
alarm system. It is intended for use by staff associated with a
medical procedure in various buildings at the University of
Washington main campus, including ambulatory fire zones at the
Medical Center, the Dental School, the Primate Center, etc., where
complete evacuation is required during a fire alarm. The intent of
this exemption is to reduce the possibility of compromising a
patient or animal's health by stopping, or delaying completion of a
surgical or other significant medical procedure.
Instructions
- A separate request should be completed for each location where
evacuation is deemed necessary.
- Applications must identify a health
exposure for approval; those outlining inconvenience, loss of
research, data, test results and the like will not be approved.
- To apply for an exemption, complete the request form and either submit it via email online, or
route it for approval to Darren Branum, Environmental Health and Safety, Box 354400.
- Approved forms will be distributed to all parties and must be included
in departmental evacuation plans. A copy must also be posted
at the exempt location and at the Fire Control Center. The
University Police Department will maintain a copy for their
reference.
For questions contact Environmental
Health & Safety's Building & Fire Safety Office, (206)
543-0465.
