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Here you can find information on what to do in the event of a fire, fire alarm or evacuation, as well as information on fire prevention.

Find out which local procedures apply to your workplace, where the evacuation routes are and where your assembly point is. Following these procedures helps keep the workplace safe and secure.

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.

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.

  • 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.

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.

Find a defibrillator in the Swedish AED Registry

Lithium-ion batteries

Batteries for electric bicycles, electric scooters and similar means of transport may not be brought into, stored or charged in University buildings. The prohibition also applies to other lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of more than 10 Ah. Electric vehicles used as a means of transport by people with disabilities are exempt.

On the bicycle parking page, you can find out where to park your electric bicycle and where you can store and charge the battery.

Bicycle parking and electric bicycle batteries

Which batteries are covered by the rules?

Lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles, electric scooters and similar means of transport must not be brought into Stockholm University buildings, regardless of their capacity. This applies both to loose batteries and to batteries that remain fitted to the vehicle.

The prohibition also applies to other lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of more than 10 ampere-hours (Ah). 10 Ah is equivalent to 10,000 mAh.

An exception applies to vehicles used by people with disabilities.

Can I bring the battery inside if I do not charge it?

No. The rules also cover bringing batteries into university premises, handling them and storing them. Not charging the battery or keeping it under supervision does not mean that you may bring it into an office or other general work areas.

Can I still charge my mobile phone and laptop?

Yes. Laptops, mobile phones and similar small electronic devices with lithium-ion batteries under 10 ampere-hours (Ah) may be stored and charged in offices and communal areas.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the University’s instructions for handling lithium-ion batteries.

What applies to batteries used in research, teaching and workshops?

The University’s rules do not provide a general exemption for research or teaching.

Why has the University introduced these rules?

The rules are intended to reduce the risk of battery fires causing harm to people, property and the environment.

If a lithium-ion battery develops a fault, a fire can spread rapidly and produce large amounts of fire gases, heat and smoke. This can make safe evacuation more difficult and cause extensive damage and disruption to operations.

As a government agency, the University must take preventive action to manage risks. It must also comply with Kammarkollegiet’s insurance terms and the safety requirements of property owners. The Vice-Chancellor has adopted the rules as part of this work.

Batteries covered by the rules may only be stored and charged in specially adapted areas.

A risk assessment must be carried out by the Property Management Office together with the property owner. Simply using an available room or installing a storage cabinet is not sufficient.

  • Indoors, the area must be specifically intended for this purpose, separated from other activities and have a fire resistance rating of at least EI60. Smoke detection must also be installed. EI60 means that the fire-separating construction must resist fire and heat for at least 60 minutes. Ventilation must be included in the risk assessment.
  • Outdoors, storage and charging equipment must be protected from the weather and located at a safe distance from buildings, or be separated from them by appropriate fire-resistant construction. The location must be based on a risk assessment.

An exemption applies to electric vehicles used as a means of transport by people with disabilities, but a risk assessment must still be carried out.

Each department or equivalent unit is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing specific fire risks in its own operations. The handling of lithium-ion batteries must form part of systematic fire safety work.

The Head of Department or equivalent is responsible for ensuring that the rules are applied and followed up.

The Property Management Office provides support and is responsible for reviewing the governing document.

Governing documents

Rules for the handling of lithium-ion batteries

Guidelines for handling lithium-ion batteries

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.

Report an incident 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.

Find out more about fire safety training

Barbecuing on campus

If you want to have a barbecue on campus, you need permission from Akademiska Hus. Your application must be submitted at least ten days in advance.

Rules and application for barbecuing on campus pdf, 2.1 MB.

Governing documents

Fire prevention policy

Evacuation routine

Contact

Last updated: 2026-09-25

Source: Property Management Office