4.1 Evacuation and fire

Evacuate the premises when the alarm sounds

The evacuation plan, displayed near all stairwells at Kemicentrum, shows both the primary and alternative evacuation routes as well as the assembly points. 

For detailed information on evacuations, see chapter 9.3 Plan of Action for Emergency Evacuations.

Important: Do not use elevators when evacuating the premises.

Rescue - Sound alarm – Extinguish

Emergency procedures at Kemicentrum

Automatic fire alarm: Kemicentrum is equipped with an automatic fire alarm directly connected to the SOS alarm system. This alarm is triggered by smoke detectors.

Smoke detector sensitivity: The smoke detectors are highly sensitive to all types of smoke. Even a candle or a sparkler in close proximity can activate the alarm.

Manual activation of the alarm: Alarm buttons, conveniently located near evacuation routes, allow for manual activation of the alarm.

During evacuation: When an evacuation is necessary, the alarm bells will ring, and warning lights will flash (where installed).

Sounding the alarm

In the event of a fire, risk of fire, explosion, or gas leakage, the Fire Department must be alerted. Dial 112 (if calling from an internal phone, dial 0-112) and request assistance from the fire department.

Provide clear information about the following:

• Address: Kemicentrum – Entrance A to H – Floors (-1 to +4).
• What has happened: Fire, gas leakage, etc.

Always meet the firefighters to provide additional information and directions. Even if the automatic alarm has been activated, call SOS Alarm/the Fire Department to check that they have received the alarm and to provide further details about the situation.

Firefighting equipment

Fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and emergency showers are strategically placed in corridors, laboratories, and equipment halls.

• Electrical fires: Use carbon dioxide extinguishers.
• Solvent fires: Use carbon dioxide or foam extinguishers.

In addition to hand-held fire extinguishers, fire hoses for water are located in some corridors in building 2 och 5.

Note! Access to fire-fighting equipment must not be blocked.

Fire extinguishing

For smaller fires, use a hand-held extinguisher. In the case of clothing on fire, address it by using fire blankets, items of clothing, or an emergency shower. Never use synthetic materials to extinguish a fire.

Fire in a laboratory

Rescue, Sound Alarm, and Extinguish.

• Evacuate the laboratory immediately.
• Evacuate injured individuals.
• Alert the Fire Department
• If the fire is isolated, attempt to extinguish it safely, without risking personal injury.
• If possible, remove gas tubes and containers of flammable solvents.
• Close all laboratory doors if the fire proves difficult to extinguish. This action reduces the oxygen supply to the fire.

Evacuation routes

• Evacuation routes may NOT be blocked!
• Flammable materials may NOT be placed in the way of evacuation routes.
• To prevent fire doors from NOT closing when activated, keep passageways open and free of obstacles.

For further information about Evacuation, see section: 12. Reassembly points

Fire doors

Fire doors serve to limit the spread of fire and automatically close in case of a fire alarm. This action is taken to prevent personal injury and stop the fire from spreading during evacuations.

In buildings 1 and 3, all fire doors close once a week and must be manually reopened the following day.

The fire alarm is quarterly tested. Always evacuate unless you receive specific information from the administrative department confirming that it is a test.

In buildings 1, 2, and 3, in case of a fire:

• The alarm sounds only on the floor where the fire started.
• Fireproof doors close only on the floor where the alarm sounds.

In building 5, in case of a fire:

• The alarm sounds only on the floor where the fire started.
• However, in this building, the fireproof doors close on all floors.