Fire safety
Stockholm University has specific procedures for fire safety, evacuation and fire prevention. You need to know how to act when a fire alarm sounds, where evacuation routes and assembly points are located, and which rules apply, including those for lithium-ion batteries.
Find out which fire and evacuation procedures apply in the premises where you work.
If the fire alarm sounds
Fire and evacuation alarms may consist of sirens, flashing lights or voice announcements.
Evacuate the building
- Leave the building immediately when the alarm sounds.
- Follow the green emergency exit signs to a safe location outside.
- Never use a lift. The power may fail and the lift could stop.
- Go to the assembly point.
Help people who need assistance
Assist people with disabilities to a safe location outside or to a designated refuge area inside the building.
If you discover a fire
In the event of a fire, conditions can become life-threatening within minutes, and smoke quickly becomes hazardous.
Call 112 immediately if you see flames or dense smoke. Raising the alarm early allows the emergency services to respond more quickly.
Information to give the emergency operator
When you call 112, provide:
- your name
- what has happened
- the address
- the floor number
- whether anyone may still be inside the building.
Assembly point
An assembly point is a designated location outside the building intended for everyone to gather in the event of a fire or evacuation alarm.
Assembly points help ensure a safe evacuation, provide a place to receive information, and keep access routes clear for the emergency services.
- Check the nearest evacuation plan to find the assembly point.
- Do not re-enter the building until the rescue leader from the fire department, or a security guard acting on behalf of the rescue leader has given permission.
Fire safety in your workplace
You need to be familiar with the fire safety and evacuation procedures that apply in the buildings where you work.
Evacuation plan
The evacuation plan shows what to do in the event of a fire.
Study the evacuation plan carefully. It is displayed in corridors and other shared areas.
The evacuation plan includes information about:
- the building layout
- escape routes and refuge areas
- fire emergency procedures
- fire-fighting equipment
- automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
- the assembly point.
Escape routes and refuge areas
- Walk the escape routes in advance so you know how to reach a safe location outside.
- Find out where the refuge areas for people with disabilities are located.
- Keep escape routes clear at all times.
Fire extinguishers and safety equipment
Find out where fire extinguishers, fire blankets and first aid supplies are located and how to use them.
Different types of fire extinguishers are provided depending on the activities carried out in the building. In the event of a fire, simply use the nearest fire extinguisher.
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
Find out where the nearest AED is located.
Lithium-ion batteries
Batteries for e-bikes, e-scooters and similar means of transport must not be brought into, stored or charged on University premises. The ban also applies to other lithium-ion batteries with a capacity exceeding 10 Ah.
Reporting
If you discover a fire safety issue, report it to your fire safety officer or submit a fault report via the Service Portal.
Report a fire safety issue in the Service Portal
If you have been involved in an incident or accident, report it in the IA reporting system.
Fire safety organisation
Each department must have its own fire safety organisation. Activities with higher fire risks may require additional roles.
Roles within the fire safety organisation include:
- Fire safety officer
- Fire safety controller
- Evacuation leader
- Flammable goods controller (laboratories)
- Manager of flammable goods (laboratories)
Fire safety training
Fire safety training provides the knowledge you need to respond appropriately in the event of a fire or other emergency.
All employees are encouraged to complete basic fire safety training.
Barbecuing on campus
Barbecuing on campus is only permitted with permission from Akademiska Hus. Applications must be submitted at least ten days in advance.
Application form and rules for barbecuing permits (Akademiska Hus) pdf, 2.1 MB.