How can I stay safe in my accommodation?
Follow these fire safety rules to help keep yourself and others safe.
In the kitchen
- Never leave cooking unattended.
- Turn off the hob or oven if you leave the kitchen.
- Be careful when using frying oil. Never pour water onto an oil fire.
- Use extractor fans when cooking.
- Keep kitchen doors closed to help prevent false fire alarms.
Electrical safety
- Switch off electrical items when they are not in use.
- Report maintenance issues as soon as possible.
- College Lane residents: contact the Oval Helpdesk.
- de Havilland residents: contact the de Havilland Helpdesk.
If the fire alarm sounds
- Leave the building immediately.
- You should evacuate within three minutes.
- Do not return to the building until Security or Housing staff confirm it is safe to do so.
Fire doors and fire safety equipment
- Keep all fire doors closed.
- Never prop fire doors open.
- Do not tamper with fire safety equipment, including:
- fire alarms
- fire blankets
- fire extinguishers
Avoid causing false fire alarms
- Keep ensuite bathroom doors closed when showering.
- Do not use deodorant, hairspray or aerosols near smoke detectors.
Items not allowed in accommodation
The following are not permitted in University accommodation:
- Smoking
- E-cigarettes and vapes
- Candles
- Incense
- Shisha products
Who can I contact for support?
If you need advice or support, contact a Residence Life (ResLife) Officer.
College Lane
B440, Hutton Hub
de Havilland
Residential Services Office