UCL Fire Alarm Activation Condition - Suggested General Cause Effect Matrix UCL Fire Technical Note - TN063

Access Control Mechanisms on Doors -

Maintained on Activation of Fire Alarm

Laboratory Mains Gas Supply Solenoid

Boiler Supply Gas Solenoid Closes and
Laboratory Fume Cupboard Extraction
Fans / Systems Must be Maintained on

Lift Parks at Ground Floor Level (where

Open Under Temperature Control) on
Philip Payne Illuminated 'Do Not Enter'

BSU Area Plant Provided with Essential

provided) on Activated on Fire Alarm

Operation of Fire Evacuation Warning

Warning Signs (where fitted) Operate

Fire Signal (for 999 Action) - Raised at

Quiet / Noise Locations - Operate on

AHU's and Extract Fans Close Down /

Disabled on Activation of Fire Alarm
Operate on Activation of Fire Alarm

DDA Vibrating Pagers (where fitted)

Operate on Activation of Fire Alarm

Emergency Escape Lighting (where

Fault Signal - Raised at UCL Security
Atrium / Stair Smoke Vent Closes (if
Release on Activation of Fire Alarm

Requirements To Be Discussed with

Extract & Pressure Systems Must be
Silent Tone Sounders (where fitted)
Flashing Beacons (where fitted) in

Closes on Activation of Fire Alarm

Containment Laboratory AHU Fan

appropriate) with Doors Open on

Power on Activation of Fire Alarm
Activation of Fire Alarm System &

Provided All Mechanical Control

Pre-Alarm Signal - Raised at UCL

Interfaced from Fire Alarm Panel

Boilers Shut Down on Fire Alarm

Allow Certain Essential Building
Panel(s) with Fire Alarm Signal

Services to Remain Active on

Automatic Extraction Fans for

UCL Security Control Room
on Activation of Fire Alarm
UCL FIRE ALARM CONDITION -

Basement Smoke Control

Activation of Fire Alarm

Activation of Fire Alarm

Activation of Fire Alarm

Activation of Fire Alarm

Activation of Fire Alarm

Security Control Room

GENERAL CAUSE (Down ) & EFFECT
(Across ) SCHEDULE

UCL Fire Officer

Control Room
(Except BSU)

Activation
Sounders

System
Panel
Break Glass (Manual Call Points) Provided on All Floors
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
as per BS5839: Part1

Break Glass (Manual Call Points) Provided In All Plant

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rooms as per BS 5839-1

Weather Proofed Manual Call Points - Provided in

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
External Roof Plant Areas as per BS 5839-1

Provide All Floors with Automatic Fire Detection (AFD)

to a minimum of Life Risk 3 (L3) Standard as per X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
BS5839-1
Provided Automatic Fire Detection (AFD) to an
Enhanced Life Risk 1 or 2 (L1 / L2) Standard as per X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
BS5839-1

Where buildings with separate Fire Alarm Systems join

& occupants can move freely between the buildings -
X X X X X X X X X X X X
preventative measures required to stop access when
either building's fire alarm system has activated.

Noisy or Very Quite Conditions (Sound Proof Rooms)

X X X X X X X X X
Etc

Disability and MIP Requirements X X X X X X X

Fireman's Switch for Atrium / Stair Smoke Vent - Open

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Position

Fireman's Switch Override for ALL AHU's & Extract Fans -

X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Off Position

Fireman's Switch Override for ALL AHU's & Extract Fans -

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
All Extract Smoke Position

Fireman's Switch for ALL Boilers and Plant Systems - Off

X X X X X X X X X X
Position

Sprinkler or Gas Suppression System Activation X X X X X X

This guide is to be regarded as a general statement of UCL local requirements, information or guidance only & supplements relevant British Standards or Manufacturers Instructions etc.

Issued by the - Fire Safety Manager, UCL, Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT Date Last Amended: Dec 15