Frequently asked questions
No. Any evacuation plan that meets the general intent of the International Fire Code, including an EEOP, is an acceptable substitution for a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan. The FSEP template provided by EH&S aligns more closely with the International Fire Code and is easier to complete; however, using the FSEP template is optional. Depending upon workload, EH&S may be able to help a University unit/department convert their existing evacuation plan to the newer template. To request EH&S assistance call 206-685-0341.
For the purposes of developing a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan, a building is usually defined by the area covered by the fire alarm system. In most cases, the building name defines the building. However, the following are exceptions where two or more named buildings are combined to form a single building for the purpose of developing a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan:
- HSC Wings: C/D, E/F, G/H, H-Addition/G-Court/I-Court
- Physics/Astronomy
- Allen Center/Electrical Eng; Suzzallo/Allen Smith/Gowen; Mechanical Eng/Engineering Annex Johnson/Quaternary
- UW Tower S/C/O/T
- Willow Hall (HFS)
- Madrona Hall (HFS)
- Lander Hall (HFS)
- Maple Hall (HFS)
- Terry Hall (HFS)
There are pre-determined evacuation assembly points designated for the Seattle campus. View a map of all evacuation assembly points for the Seattle campus.
Select an evacuation assembly point that is nearby and within sight of the location where emergency services are anticipated to respond. In some cases, it may be necessary to select two evacuation assembly points (EAPs) so that occupants may take the nearest exit and avoid significant travel around a major building complex.
All building emergency procedures are available on the Emergency Procedures page. Link electronically to these procedures from your Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan, or print and include them with a paper Plan. Word versions are available for units that need to modify procedures for their building. For units that post their Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan on their building/unit internet site, it is easy to add these links to that location.
Completing a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan is usually the first step in getting prepared for building emergencies. After completing your plan, you should:
- Distribute the plan (and emergency procedures) to building occupants;
- Identify evacuation wardens;
- Conduct a fire drill and critique drill performance; and
- Take steps to improve response to a building alarm and other emergency scenarios.
The written evacuation plan should be distributed annually and when updated, and used for new employee orientation.
No, not currently, with some exceptions on the Seattle campus. EH&S will work directly with evacuation directors and persons with disabilities to identify a location to take refuge. For assistance, contact us at 206-685-0341.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of evacuation directors and evacuation wardens on the Building Evacuations and Fire Drills webpage.