• PJM - Houses 1-89 Wednesday between 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Houses 90-178 Thursday between 12pm - 3pm
• Cwrt Mawr - Friday between 2.00pm - 3.30pm
• Fferm Penglais - Friday between 12.00pm - 3.00pm
• Pantycelyn- Friday between 2.00pm - 3.30pm
• Penbryn – Friday between 2.00pm – 3.30pm
• Rosser (including Rosser G) - Friday between 2.00pm - 3.30pm
• Trefloyne - Friday between 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Any changes to the advertised fire alarm testing schedule will be communicated to you via e-mail.

All buildings are equipped with smoke and/or heat detectors. We also have, and expect you to use when required, extractor fans (where applicable) in kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens also have fire blankets that can be used on cooking fires. Buildings are equipped with fire doors which will automatically close and to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. All furniture provided in your accommodation complies with the relevant regulations. Fire extinguishers are provided throughout each residence and can help manage a small fire. However, you are not expected to use an extinguisher unless there is a clear escape route and you are confident using one. Instructions are printed on the side but it is safer to just evacuate if you are unsure. Water extinguishers must not be used on anything electrical.

To ensure the safety of residents in university premises which contains two or more sets of domestic premises; and have common parts through which residents need to evacuate in the case of an emergency. The following information about fire doors is provided to enhance the safety of the residents of the building. Fire doors have several purposes and are specially engineered doors designed to contain fire for a period of time. Fire doors work as part of a layered fire protection system within a building to:

• Protect escape routes from the effects of fire so that occupants can reach a final exit;
•  Protect occupants, fire-fighters, and the contents and/or structure of a building by limiting the spread of fire. In order to ensure safety, the following advice is provided.
•  Fire doors should be kept shut when not in use. A fire door is completely useless if it’s wedged open or can’t close fully.
•  Residents or their guests should not tamper with the self-closing devices.
•  Is the self closing device correctly attached to the door leaf and frame.
•  Check for any damage and leaking oil.
•  Is there any obvious damage to the pivot arm and terminal fixings? • Ensure the door closes firmly onto the latch without sticking on the floor or the frame
•  Check all hinges are firmly fixed (three or more of them), with no missing or broken screws.
• Look for any intumescent seals around the door or frame. Check they’re intact with no sign of damage.
•  Are the glazing beads well attached to the door leaf and free from damage.
•  has been any alterations or damage to a door’s glazing apertures or air transfer grille
•  Is the glass free from damage and cracking.
• • Report immediately any faults or damage to doors to the campus helpdesk / responsible person

If you think you would have difficulty leaving the building during an emergency evacuation you may require a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) or other adjustments. Can you hear the fire alarm in all situations (for example when sleeping or showering)? Can you move to the staircase easily if the fire alarm sounds? Can you go down the stairs easily and quickly without help? If you answer no to one of the questions, please contact our Accessibility Service to discuss your PEEP/required adjustments. Non-disclosure of significant accessibility issues may result in the allocation of unsuitable accommodation and you potentially being in breach of your Occupation Contract

Items including bikes, must not be stored/kept on corridors, stairways or where they are blocking any doors. This is a legal requirement for your safety to ensure escape routes remain clear. If you want to bring your bike to University, we have a number of secure indoor cycle stores around our accommodation sites for you to store them safely. For more information on secure cycle storage see the cycle storage page.

If You Discover A Fire:

1. Operate the fire alarm immediately by operating a manual call point (MCP)
2. Evacuate the building by the nearest safe exit, fire exit routes are indicated by fire exit signage
3. Do not use the lifts.
4. Leave the building and proceed to the assembly point.
5. Only collect small valuables and a coat if they are close.
6. Do not stop to collect other personal belongings.
7. Take your friends, colleagues and fellow students with you.
8. Where possible, shut doors and windows to slow down the spread of smoke, but only if it will not significantly delay your escape.
9. Do not re-enter the building until instructed that it is safe to do so.
10. Any attempt to extinguish the fire should only be considered if safe to do so by trained personnel.
11. Call the Fire & Rescue Service from a safe location by dialling 999

On hearing the alarm:

1. Evacuate the building by the nearest safe exit.
2. Leave the building and proceed to the assembly point.
3. Do not use the lifts.
4. Only collect small valuables and a coat if they are close.
5. Do not stop to collect other personal belongings.
6. Take your friends, colleagues and fellow students with you.
7. Do not re-enter the building until instructed that it is safe to do so.

Helpful tips & hints 

• Do not wedge open fire doors.
• Keep cookers and grill pans free from fat and grease; burning fat causes smoke. Tip: line the grill with foil.
•  Open the window / window vent whilst cooking.
• Never leave cooking food or electric appliances which are on, unattended.
• Never cook when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
• Don’t place metal objects, such as cutlery, into microwaves or toasters.
• Make sure the extractor fan (where applicable) is on when cooking or taking a shower.
• Use aerosols, hair dryers/straighteners away from heat detectors.
• Keep shower doors shut during and after a shower to prevent steam escaping.
• Never tamper with smoke/heat alarms or any fire equipment. Report to staff immediately if anything is broken/used.