FIRE ALARMS

For your safety and wellbeing, our fire detection system continuously monitors the atmosphere for smoke. It is highly effective so in addition to actual smoke from a fire, there are a number of other elements that can set it off. We have provided some tips to help prevent false fire alarms.

What sets it off and how to prevent it

• Cigarette smoke – smoking is not allowed in any area of the building
• Aerosols sprays, incense, candles – avoid using aerosols near detectors and please refrain from using candles or burning incense
• Shower steam – please remember to close your bathroom door while showering
• Cooking – open your kitchen/lounge windows when cooking, clean appliances to stop debris from burning and causing excess smoke, use your kitchen exhaust fan/rangehood when cooking, refrain from using appliances like toasters, kettles and rice cookers in share apartment bedrooms

Fire safety security box (share apartments)

The security box located in each share apartment hallway is part of our fire safety compliance equipment required by the NSW Fire Brigade and Sydney City Council. If a fire alarm is activated, the door will unlock, so that the card in the box can be used to access each room and help evacuate the building. It is alarmed and monitored 24×7 and cannot be accessed by other residents, unless the fire alarm is activated. Full details are available at the front desk or via the Iglu Portal.