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UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND
7.2 UNIZULU Fire Assembly Points (AP)
KwaDlangezwa Campus
Richards Bay Campus
7.3 Campus Evacuation Plans
Any form of emergency may well require the evacuation of a part or all of the University. These may be described as minor, major, or full evacuations as follows:
1) Minor – The evacuation of one building, normally
under standard fire evacuation procedures, which
causes little or no disruption to university operations.
2) Major – The evacuation of more than one building
for an undefined period, which may cause moderate
to serious disruption to university operations.
3) Full – The evacuation of a whole campus for an
undefined period of time causing very serious disruption to university operations. This would be an extreme and most unlikely occurrence.
7.3.1 Minor Evacuation
Minor evacuations will be conducted by security employees using standard evacuation procedures. Employees/students will assemble at the designated AP or at another point designated by the PSD/SHE and will not return to the building unless it is declared safe to do so. The Director: PSD/SHE Manager or deputy will decide whether this is a matter to be escalated to MANCO. If the evacuation is likely to be for a prolonged period of time, occupants may be moved to another location and then advised when to return to the area.
Note: Evacuation procedures in the event of fire and bomb threat will differ considerably and the PSD/SHE will direct accordingly at the time. All instructions by security PSD/SHE must be followed immediately and without debate.
7.3.2 Major Evacuation
The procedure is the same as for minor evacuations except that the Director: PSD must advise the Chair of the CRT and through him/her the VC. Evacuees will be met at the AP(s) by a member of the emergency services and/or a senior member of university management who will provide an update and further instructions.
7.3.3 Full Evacuation
A full evacuation will require invocation and mobilisation by MANCO. Buildings will be evacuated by means of the fire alarm system in most cases unless this is deemed unsafe. An alternative means might be by means of PSD and other staff physically clearing buildings. It is highly possible that if a full evacuation were required there might be large numbers of emergency service employees to assist and give direction. Evacuees will assemble initially at AP(s) until given further instructions.
Building/s
Assembly Point No
Location
Bhekuzulu Hall
Admin Block
Faculty of Education
Student Support Department
Building/s
Assembly Point No
Location
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