Fire Prevention

All occupants of Park Tower have a responsibility to themselves as well as to others to remain calm, follow instructions by the Fire Department or Building personnel and relocate in an orderly fashion in the event of an emergency. Do not attempt to determine the cause of the alarm. Evacuate. This is the most important decision you will be asked to make. When in doubt - EVACUATE. Should it be necessary to evacuate during an emergency, it will be conducted in accordance with the Building Fire Evacuation Plan under the direction of the Fire Safety Director and/or the Sacramento Fire Department.

In an emergency situation, the Fire Department will call for the evacuation of the fire floor, the floor above and floor below for firefighting purposes.  A high-rise office building presents a unique problem in that the complete evacuation of a tall building is both impractical and time consuming. In most instances, the Fire Department will relocate the affected floors four floors down from their original position.

• Under no circumstances should you use the elevators for either a full or partial evacuation.
• In the event of an emergency, ALL stairwell doors will automatically unlock. REMEMBER; use the stairwells only for emergency relocations and evacuation.
• Always feel the door and doorframe before you open it. Use the back of your hand and check the entire door from top to bottom. If it feels warm or hot, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Seek another  exit.
• Close your office door as you leave. This will help contain the fire. Do not lock your door and do not attempt to return for valuables. Leave the lights on for fire-fighting personnel.
• When exiting into the stairwell, be prepared to allow room for firefighters on their way up to the fire floor.
• Disabled/mobility impaired are to be assisted to the stairwell vestibule. If you can provide assistance in relocating this person without endangering yourself, the impaired person or any other occupant of the Building, then do so. If in doubt, allow the Fire Department to assist in their relocation/evacuation.
• Shoes (high-heeled) should be removed to avoid the possibility of tripping in the stairwell.
• Floor Wardens will be wearing red armbands. Follow their instructions. Other monitors shall be wearing yellow armbands.
• Do not panic. Remain calm and walk. DO NOT RUN. KEEP TALKING TO A MINIMUM.
• Once on the relocation floor, wait for instructions given over the public address system. The Fire Safety Director will keep you informed of the situation via this system which is located throughout the individual floors and in the stairwells.
• FIRE/EXPLOSION/EARTHQUAKE: The authority to order an evacuation of the Building under any of these circumstances will be the Fire Department or any Civil Authority.
• BOMB THREAT: The responsibility for ordering an evacuation will reside with the senior officer in attendance of each individual tenant space. The Building Manager or his/her designate will advise you of all information on a timely basis.

Upon notification of an emergency, all non-office spaces, including restrooms, should be searched. Direct all persons found to the nearest stairwell. Once again, DO NOT use any elevator as an exit during an emergency evacuation.