Fire Safety
Welcome to the University Fire Safety Team
The effects of fire can be devastating, not only in terms of lives lost and injuries, but also in terms of damage to equipment, property, the environment, business interests and reputation. Good management of fire safety is essential to ensure that fires are unlikely to occur; that if they do occur they are likely to be controlled or contained quickly, effectively and safely; or that, if a fire does occur and grow, everyone is able to escape to a place of total safety easily and quickly.
Everyone in the University has a responsibility when it comes to fire safety. We must all take reasonable care to ensure our actions do not compromise our own safety or prejudice the safety of others from the effects of fire.
To support the University community, we have provided a number of Fire Safety Guidance NotesLink opens in a new window to support your activities.
Fire Safety TrainingLink opens in a new window is available and must be completed by all new staff and students. It is a requirement to refresh this training every three years.
The University has a Fire Safety Working GroupLink opens in a new window and Fire Management Strategic GroupLink opens in a new window which govern all aspects of Fire Safety Management.
Please note: The use of pyrotechnics is not permitted by default.
Their use may only be considered where a suitable and sufficient documented risk assessment is completed by those undertaking the activity. A copy of the risk assessment must be provided to the Fire Safety Team for fire safety assurance and visibility purposes, given the potential for rapid fire growth, toxic smoke, and fire alarm system interaction.
Where significant fire safety concerns are identified, the Fire Safety Team may advise that the activity should not proceed until those concerns are adequately addressed.
More generally, activities involving elevated fire or explosion risk should be supported by a suitable risk assessment, and early engagement with the relevant local Health & Safety lead/Officer is expected.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)Link opens in a new window is a personal plan for staff and students who require assistance or special arrangements in order to get to safety during an evacuation. The University of Warwick actively encourages all staff and students who cannot evacuate a building on their own to complete the initial online assessment.