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2715 Boardwalk & Iowa Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone 609-347-7889 >Fax 609-344-1449 |
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE Note: If you are handicapped or disabled, please make sure your name and unit number are on our Handicapped List at the Front Desk or Condo Office. In case of a real emergency, this list is issued to fire department personnel so they can rescue you per the instructions below. Please check in at the Front Desk when you are in the building, so we will know you are here. For your information: If a common area smoke detector detects a problem, the alarms in the hallway will be activated throughout the entire building. The smoke detectors in your unit do not trigger the buildings alarm system. Helpful Hint: If you burn toast, DO NOT open the door to the hallway. You may set off the fire alarms throughout the building. Open the window(s) instead!
Although the fire alarm will sound if dust enters a smoke detector causing a false alarm, every alarm must be considered real until the fire department declares it otherwise. There are three fire tower stairwells on every floor. DO NOT use the elevators. When there is an alarm, the elevators are automatically removed from service for FIRE DEPARTMENT USE only. Emergency lighting is located throughout most common areas for your safety. What to do when you hear a fire alarm and you don't know what is the cause: Note: To check to see if the door is hot, touch the door with the back of your hand; NOT with the palm of your hand! When you hear a common area Fire Alarm on your floor AND if the door or door frame is NOT hot:
When you hear a common area Fire Alarm on your floor AND if the door or door frame IS hot:
WHAT TO DO when you have a fire in your unit:
NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE CONDO OFFICE HAS A CURRENT COPY OF YOUR FRONT DOOR KEY ON FILE. THE EMERGENCY KEY IS KEPT IN A SPECIAL LOCKED KEY BOX FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY. THIS KEY WILL BE ISSUED TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN CASE OF AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY. IT IS REQUIRED BYLAW THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS A COPY OF YOUR KEY ON FILE. Thank you. Please keep a copy of this packet in a safe place for quick reference in case of emergency. Ambulances - If an ambulance is expected, the Front Desk should be notified to prevent elevator delays in reaching the appropriate floor. However, it is the ultimate responsibility of the resident to notify the ambulance service or emergency operator of their name, address, and apartment number. |
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