One Market Plaza

Fire and Life Safety Features

Sound of Fire Alarm

WHEN THERE IS AN ALARM, “A LOUD, ASCENDING, WHOOPING SOUND” WILL BE HEARD FROM THE SPEAKERS AND STROBE LIGHTS WILL FLASH ON THE AFFECTED FLOOR.

Public Address

This system allows one-way communication to any combination of floors, elevators and stairwells. The PA system will be used during emergencies and non-emergencies to provide relocation/evacuation instructions, false alarm and other emergency and non-emergency information. (See “Announcements in an Emergency”, attachment for examples of some announcements you may hear).

Fire Alarm

The Fire Control Center ("FCC") is located in the main lobby in the Spear Street Tower. The life safety system, an Edwards Software Technology (EST) system, is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the alarm monitoring company and the Security officer on duty. The alarm annunciation panel is located in the FCC. Fire alarm pull stations and smoke detectors are located by stairwells and elevator lobbies. Activation will send an audio/visual signal to the firefighter's control panel (lobby level) identifying the location and cause of the alarm. The Lobby Firefighter’s control panel located in the FCC on the first floor monitors the building alarm. Remember to always pull a pull station where there is a fire. The Fire Department must also be called by dialing 911.

Emergency Power and Lighting

There are four emergency generators that power all life safety equipment, emergency lighting, and bring one elevator at a time in each bank to the lobby. One elevator will continue to operate in each bank on emergency power once all other elevators have been recalled to the lobby. Emergency lighting is provided for egress in the hallways and stairwells.

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Maps

These maps are located in the elevator lobbies and at the stairwells on each floor.

Stairwells

Fire rated doors and wall construction within the stairwells afford occupants required exit protection. The stairwells are pressurized with air is exhausted out from the top of the building. A fire phone system is located on every fourth landing. Stairwell doors automatically unlock during a building alarm. Emergency stairwell exits are located on the east and west sides of both buildings.

Spear Tower Stairs

West: Ground level to 43rd Floor
East: Basement level 1 to Roof

Steuart Tower Stairs

East Ground level to 28th Floor
West Basement level 2 to Roof

Lobby Door Release System

Certain doors surrounding the elevator lobbies and located in fire-rated walls are equipped with magnetic hold-open devices. If a smoke detector in the building is tripped, these devices will release the doors on all floors, impeding the spread of fire and/or smoke.

Extinguishers

ABC fire extinguishers are located throughout the building. If you use an extinguisher that is in a public hallway, notify the Building Management Office so that a full replacement can be secured. Extinguishers in tenant spaces are the responsibility of the tenant.

Standpipes and Fire Hoses

The standpipes are located in both stairwells. There are fire hoses in the ground floor lobbies. These are for use by the fire department only.

Sprinkler Systems and Fire Pump

One Market Plaza has an automatic sprinkler system. An electric and diesel fire pump located in the basement provides system pressure. Activation of any sprinkler head will sound an alarm on the affected floor and will summon the security and engineering personnel. There are two identical 4,000-gallon water tanks located on the top floors of each tower. This additional water storage helps overcome the pressure difference if flow occurs on the upper floors.

Fire Prevention

• Do not accumulate discarded files and paper trash in your office or storage areas. Pay special attention to housekeeping in areas that produce lots of trash such as storage areas, duplication areas and kitchens.
• Do not overload electrical outlets with multi-plugs or extension power strips.
• Keep electrical cords in good repair. Inspect periodically and report frayed cords to your office management.
• Flammable solvents are not allowed on your floors as noted in the lease.
• In areas with sprinklers, there must be at least an 18-inch clearance from the bottom of the sprinkler head to the top of any object underneath the sprinkler head.
• In areas with electrical panels or subpanels, there must be 36 inches of clearance around all boxes.
• Keep all hallways free of boxes and trash. They must be kept open and unobstructed to provide for a quick exit.
• Blocking fire doors open is a direct violation of the Fire Code and will cause smoke and fire to spread throughout the floor.
• Check all electrical equipment at the end of the day to make sure it is turned off. This includes copiers, coffee pots, fax machines, computers and printers.
• Vehicles parked in the loading dock or garage must be turned off to prevent accumulation of gases.

Fire Emergency

IF YOU ONLY SMELL SMOKE:

• Call Security at (415) 357-1465.
  
• Investigate, look around your area and report any findings to Security.

IF YOU HEAR A FIRE ALARM:

• Listen closely and follow instructions from the public address system.
  
• Do not set off another pull station unless you see a fire.
  
• Begin the relocation procedures below, if instructed to do so.

IF YOU FIND FIRE:

• Pull the fire alarm (fire pull station).
  
• Call the Fire Department at 911 from a safe area.
  
• Call Security at (415) 357-1465.
  
• Assist others in evacuating if it is safe to do so.
  
• Use an extinguisher only if it is a small fire and you are trained to do so.
  
• Restrict the fire by closing doors.

Begin relocation procedures:

• All Floor Wardens: Assemble team at elevator. Wait no more than 30 seconds for team members to assemble. If there are not sufficient members, recruit volunteers.
• Search Monitors: Work in pairs and sweep the floor to make sure everyone is out. Check all enclosed spaces such as bathrooms, storage closets and classrooms. Pick up elevator monitors as you exit.
• Elevator Monitors: Stand by the elevator lobby doors reminding everyone not to use the elevators or enter the elevator lobbies. Direct them to the stairwells.
• Stairwell Monitors: Assume a position at the stairwell door instructing everyone to walk slowly, single file down the stairs, stay to the right and go down four floors then re-enter the building. Assist disabled persons into the stairwell when finished. (If you are on the fifth floor or lower, instruct them to exit the building and go to the pre-designated area).
• Disabled Person Assistants: Move the disabled person to the stairwell. If he or she is able to go down stairs, wait for the stairs to clear and then begin down. If unable to manage stairs, stay with the person in stairwell and send another person to inform the SFFD or Security of the situation. A firefighter will move the person down the stairs.
  
• All team members reassemble at the stairwell and leave the floor together.
• Report status of floor to Floor Warden, then the Fire Department or Security.
  

Use of Extinguishers

Dry chemical fire extinguishers are located at strategic points around the building. They are the first line of defense against fires. Each extinguisher is the proper type for the fire that will most likely occur in that vicinity. Extinguishers should only be used on small fires. Small is defined as no larger than a small office trash can. If a fire is discovered while it is still small enough for the extinguisher to be effective:

• Security and the Fire Department should be called before attempting to extinguish any fire with a fire extinguisher.
• Remove the extinguisher from its place and hold it upright. Stand back 8 to 10 feet from the fire. Follow the acronym P A S S.
  • Pull the retaining pin.
    
  • Aim the nozzle at the base of the flames, and
    
  • Squeeze the handle completely. This will discharge the extinguishing agent at the fire. Use a sweeping motion from side-to-side.
    
  • Sweep from side to side. Go slightly beyond the fire area with each pass. Once the fire is out wait before leaving the area. You may need to make a further application, in case the fire re-ignites.
• Cover your mouth and nose whenever possible with a wet cloth. When you extinguish a fire, a great amount of smoke may be generated, so be very careful. The smoke may also generate noxious fumes, exercise caution. Smoke inhalation is the major cause of fire deaths in this country.
• Begin evacuation procedures if it is not feasible to use an extinguisher. Close as many doors behind you as possible to contain the fire to the smallest area.

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