2715 Boardwalk & Iowa Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone 609-347-7889 >Fax 609-344-1449

 
  


 
 


 

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:

  • DO NOT remain in your apartment.
  • Leave your apartment with the door CLOSED AND UNLOCKED.
  • Use one of the three fire towers on your floor to head to the street level.
  • Do not hold the fire tower stairwell door open for those following as smoke can enter the stairwell.
  • If you are unable to use the stairs because of a handicap, wait on the stairwell platform for FIRE DEPARTMENT assistance.

When you hear a common area Fire Alarm on your floor AND if the door or door frame IS hot:

  • Remain in your unit.
  • Call 911
  • Fill the tub with water.
  • Put wet towels against the bottom of the front door to keep smoke out.
  • Open a window for air; if there is smoke close to it hang a sheet out of your window so the FIRE DEPARTMENT can see where you are.
  • Make sure flames from another window cannot reach it. Stay near the open window. The FIRE DEPARTMENT will give instructions by intercom, by bullhorn, by door to door.
  • The best air is near the f1oor. If there is heavy smoke in the corridor, keep the door closed. Seal cracks around the door with wet towels and any places where smoke appears to be entering.
  • If smoke becomes thick, remain close to the floor.

WHAT TO DO when you have a fire in your unit:

  • Call the FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY! Phone 911.
    • Give the LOCATION of the fire: The Ritz Condominium, 2715 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
    • WHERE: which floor I which unit number
  • DO NOT attempt to fight the fire before calling for help; you may be wasting precious time which could be fatal.
  • Leave your apartment with the door CLOSED AND UNLOCKED.
  • Pull the fire pull station in the hallway located next to the two fire towers at the ends of the hallways and next to the door to the trash room.
  • Using one of the three fire towers on your floor, head to the street level.
  • Do not hold the fire tower stairwell door open for those following as smoke can enter the stairwell.
  • If you are unable to use the stairs because of a handicap, wait on the stairwell platform for FIRE DEPARTMENT assistance.

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.