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Fire Safety Regulations - Part B according to DIN 14096-2
Saarland University                                                                                                              Fire Safety Regulations Part B

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Preface .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Scope ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Entry into Force ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Fire Safety Regulations Part B .......................................................................................................................... 5
a)        Fire Safety Regulations Part A ................................................................................................................ 5
b)        Fire Prevention......................................................................................................................................... 6
c)        Spread of Fire and Smoke ....................................................................................................................... 9
d)        Escape and Evacuation Routes............................................................................................................. 10
e)        Detector and Extinguishing Equipment.................................................................................................. 10
f)        Conduct in the Case of Fire ................................................................................................................... 12
g)        Reporting a Fire ..................................................................................................................................... 13
h)        Observing Alarm Signals and Instructions ............................................................................................. 13
i)        Returning to Safety ................................................................................................................................ 13
j)        Attempting to Extinguish a Fire .............................................................................................................. 14
k)        Special Rules of Conduct....................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix 1: Location-based Assembly Points ................................................................................................ 16
      •      Saarbrücken Campus ......................................................................................................................... 16
      •      Homburg Campus............................................................................................................................... 17
      •      Dudweiler Campus ............................................................................................................................. 17
Appendix 2: Fire Classification According to DIN EN 2 Standards ................................................................. 18
Appendix 3: Extinguishing Correctly with Fighting Equipment ........................................................................ 19

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Fire Safety Regulations - Part B according to DIN 14096-2
Saarland Unive
             ersity                                                                             F
                                                                                                Fire Safety Regu
                                                                                                               ulations Part B

Preface

                                                 Fire b reeds on pa
                                                                  articipation!!
                                      Every
                                          yone is resp
                                                     ponsible for active fire prevention!
                                                                              p

The present Fire Safetyy Regulations
                                   s Part B for in
                                                 ndividuals without
                                                            w       specific fire prevenntion tasks according
                                                                                                    a         to
DIN 14096--2 standardss includes Pa
                                  art A (placarrd “conduct during
                                                           d      a fire") and also rules on botth technical
and precauttionary fire prevention.
                        p           These
                                    T     regula
                                               ations are de
                                                           esigned to ke
                                                                       eep damage to both indiv
                                                                                              viduals and
property to a minimum in the case of
                                  o fire.
Part C for individuals with
                       w    specific
                                   c fire preven
                                               ntion tasks is
                                                            s part of the
                                                                        e emergencyy plan of the Saarland
University.

All individua
            als residing within the grounds
                                    g       of th
                                                he University
                                                            y should exe
                                                                       ert the utmoost caution when
                                                                                               w    using
naked flam
         mes, flamma
                   able liquids, explosives,, electrical installations, appliancess, lights, ettc. to help
contribute to
            owards fire prevention.
                        p

Therefore, iin the Fire Safety Regula
                                    ations, we ha
                                                ave the listed
                                                             d rules of con
                                                                          nduct, plus ssome useful information
which will help you to prrevent fires, to
                                       t tackle spre
                                                   eading fires, and how to act appropriaately in the case
                                                                                                      c    of fire.

These Fire Safety Reg
                    gulations are
                                e to be intro
                                            oduced and must be made
                                                               m    accesssible to all employees,
                                                                                       e
           nd individuals who are no
students, an                       ot only residiing temporarrily at the university. For this purpose
                                                                                                    e, they shall
be displaye
          ed in all of th
                        he university
                                    y buildings a
                                                and in severral open spa
                                                                       aces (e.g. onn all floors and
                                                                                                 a   in each
laboratory).

The Fire Sa
          afety Regulattions have also been pub
                                              blished on the
                                                           e Internet at the followingg address:

                      http:///www.uni-sa
                                       aarland.de/a
                                                  aau Æ Gefa
                                                           ahrenabwehr Æ Brandscchutz

Furthermore
          e, please co
                     ontact the Am
                                 mt für Arbeitts- und Umw
                                                        weltschutz att any time sshould you have
                                                                                            h    further
enquiries orr require furth
                          her assistanc
                                      ce.

Saarbrücken, Septembe
                    er 2010

           Miichels                                            Dr. Burkhard Crone
                                                                                e
 (Chief Saffety Engineer)                             (Fiire Preventio
                                                                     on Officer for buildings
                                          A2
                                           2 2, B4 1, C4
                                                       4 2, C4 4, D4 1, E2 1, E2 3, E2 4, E2 5 aand E2 6)

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Fire Safety Regulations - Part B according to DIN 14096-2
Saarland University                                                                     Fire Safety Regulations Part B

Scope

These Fire Safety Regulations apply in all buildings, installations, and other facilities used by the Saarland
University. They are binding for all individuals residing within the grounds mentioned above, for the purpose
of professional practice, studying, education and training, or for any other reasons.

They do not apply to Building C4      2   (Saarbrücken Campus), for which there are separate Fire Safety
Regulations.

For individuals who are only residing at the university temporarily, such as employees of outside companies
or guests, Fire Safety Regulations Part A (placard) shall apply as a minimum requirement. In addition to
this, they must be informed in each situation of the extent required and must comply with the instructions
given by technical operating personnel, or by the fire brigade.

All employees, students, and other individuals who are not only staying at the university temporarily (e.g.
visiting scholars, visiting professors, fellows, exchange students, etc.) are required to observe the rules of
these Fire Safety Regulations to act accordingly and therefore, to participate effectively in preventing both
fires and other incidents.

Entry into Force

These Fire Safety Regulations of the Saarland University came into force on 1 October 2010.
As a result of this, all previous Fire Safety Regulations of the Saarland University are no longer effective.

Saarbrücken, September 2010

University President

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Saarland University                 Fire Safety Regulations Part B

Fire Safety Regulations Part B

a) Fire Safety Regulations Part A

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             ersity                                                                          F
                                                                                             Fire Safety Regu
                                                                                                            ulations Part B

b) Fire P
        Prevention
                 n

•    Smokin
          ng, Fire, and
                      d Naked Flam
                                 mes

                 -    Smokiing is prohibited inside
                                                  e all building
                                                               gs. Smoking
                                                                         g is permitteed outside the
                                                                                                 t   buildingss.
                      Cigare
                           ette butts mu
                                       ust be dispossed of in a de
                                                                 esignated ashtray.

                 -    Fire and naked fla
                                       ames are on
                                                 nly permitted in designated areas (e..g. Bunsen burners
                                                                                                 b       in th
                                                                                                             he
                           atory, or blow
                      labora            w torches in tthe workshop
                                                                 p).

                 -    Oil lam
                            mps, small ca
                                        andles, cand
                                                   dles, etc. are prohibited, especially
                                                                              e          Addvent wreath
                                                                                                      hs.

•    Electric
            cal Equipme
                      ent

                 -    Portab
                           ble electrical equipment may only be used if it is accompannied by a va
                                                                                                 alid test labe
                                                                                                              el.
                      This must
                           m    be chec
                                      cked before u
                                                  using the equ
                                                              uipment.

                 -    Electriical equipme
                                        ent must be
                                                  e only installed by qualiffied personnnel, and mus
                                                                                                   st be set intto
                      operattion by autho
                                        orised person
                                                    nnel.

                 -    Damaged electrica
                                      al equipmentt (e.g. sparking motors, smell
                                                                           s     of smouuldering, dam
                                                                                                    maged cable
                                                                                                              es
                      or swiitches) mustt be taken o
                                                   out of service
                                                                e immediate
                                                                          ely. The supeervisor mustt be informe
                                                                                                              ed
                      about this. Any rep
                                        pairs must be
                                                    e carried outt by qualified personnel.

                 -    The use
                          u of electriic immersion
                                                 n heaters an
                                                            nd other elec
                                                                        ctrical cookinng hobs is not
                                                                                                 n permitted
                                                                                                           d.
                      Coffee
                           e machines, kettles, or m
                                                   microwave ov
                                                              vens can be used. The eequipment must
                                                                                               m    meet th
                                                                                                          he
                      require
                            ements (VDE
                                      E among oth
                                                hers), and mu
                                                            ust be tested
                                                                        d accordinglyy (see above).

                 -    Electriical equipme
                                        ent must also
                                                    o be set up so
                                                                s that it poses zero risk of fire (avoid
                                                                                                       d overheating
                                                                                                                   g,
                      keep air vents cle
                                       ear, maintain
                                                   n a sufficien
                                                               nt distance away
                                                                           a    from aany flammab
                                                                                                ble materialss).
                      When not in use, the plug mu
                                                 ust be disconnected from
                                                                        m the powerr supply; any
                                                                                               y permanently
                             ed heaters must
                      installe          m    be switcched off.

                 -                    ckets are in use, these must meet VDE requireements. Plea
                      When multiple soc                                                       ase be awarre
                      that multiple
                           m        outle
                                        ets produced
                                                   d by manufa
                                                             acturers are normally d esigned for an output of
                                                                                                           o
                      approxx. 3,500 wattts.

                 -    After finishing
                            f         worrk, the lightin
                                                       ng and all ele
                                                                    ectrical devic
                                                                                 ces which aree no longer needed, musst
                      be switched off.

                 -    Safetyy, communica                         n equipment must not be switched offf.
                                       ation, and firre prevention

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Saarland University                                                                        Fire Safety Regulations Part B

•   Working with Hazardous Materials ("Hot Work")

              -       Any work with hazardous materials outside of workshops (e.g. separation, welding, cutting, or
                      soldering) may only be carried out with written approval from the Facility Management team.
                      This "hot work permit" must be obtained prior to starting work. The conditions are mandatory.

              -       When working in buildings A2 2, B4 1, C4 2, C4 4, D4 1, E2 1, E2 3, E2 4, E2             5   or E2    6

                      (Saarbrücken Campus), the Fire Prevention Officer must also be informed.

              -       Hot work may be only be carried out by trained members of staff.

              -       After finishing work, inspections are carried out on any fire hazards. A final inspection is
                      carried out following a sufficient period of time after the completion of hot work, and this must
                      be noted on the hot work permit and confirmed with a signature.

              -       For employees of outside companies, the requirements of the "Guidelines for carrying out
                      work when deploying contractors at the University of Saarland campus" shall also apply.

•   Flammable / Explosive Substances

              -       In laboratories, workshops and other work rooms, flammable, oxidising and explosive
                      substances must be kept inside appropriate containers, must only be used with quantity
                      required for the progress of the task and must not exceed the daily requirements.

              -       Flammable liquids when used manually may be kept at the workplace inside containers which
                      do not exceed a nominal volume of 1 litre. Should larger quantities of flammable liquids be
                      required on a regular basis, then these must be stored in appropriate safety cabinets.

              -       Fire, naked flames, and smoking are prohibited when handling these materials.

              -       With fire or explosively dangerous chemical experiments, a permanent expert surveillance
                      program must be in place. Experiments which cannot be interrupted at the end of routine
                      working hours must be conducted in secure areas (“night laboratories"), in which an automatic
                      device for early detection or damage reduction is available. The experimental apparatus must
                      also include an information sheet for any on-going reaction, and those responsible must also
                      be included.

              -       After finishing work, you must ensure that all heating or cooking appliances and other
                      equipment have been switched off and that there is zero risk of fire. Fuel gas pipelines must
                      be shut off.

              -       Any continuous operation equipment must be of the type that it poses zero risk of fire during
                      any period whilst unattended.

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             ersity                                                                            F
                                                                                               Fire Safety Regu
                                                                                                              ulations Part B

               -      Flamma
                           able materia
                                      als may onlyy be stored in refrigerators, where the interiorr is free from
                                                                                                               m
                      sourcess of ignition. These
                                            T     must also be mark
                                                                  ked with the following info
                                                                                           formation:

                                                          Nur Innen
                                                                  nraum frei
                                                           von Zünd
                                                                  dquellen

               -      In laborratories, all re            where the interior is not free
                                             efrigerators w                         f    from pootential sourc
                                                                                                             ces of ignition
                                                                                                                           n,
                      must be
                            e marked with the followin
                                                     ng informatio
                                                                 on:

                                                    In d
                                                       diesem Küh hlschrank ist
                                                   das A
                                                       Aufbewahre  en brennbarrer
                                                          Stoffe verrboten!

               -      Please also observ
                                       ve the leaflett "Safe operation of refrigeration eqquipment in laboratoriess.”
                      This can
                             n be found on
                                        o the AAU w
                                                  website, at: www.uni-saar
                                                               w          rland.de/aau Æ Laborsicherheit

•    Flamma
          able Waste

               -      Flamma
                           able liquid waste
                                       w     may o nly filled into
                                                                 o appropriate waste conntainers (see
                                                                                                    e also specia
                                                                                                                al
                      waste disposal
                            d        of central chemiical storage items). The containers m
                                                                                         must be kept closed at all
                                                                                                                a
                      times. They
                             T    must be
                                       b returned to a safe place
                                                            p     no later than afteer work has finished. We
                                                                                                          W
                      recomm
                           mend that the containerss are supplie
                                                               ed in safety cabinets, foor example, underneath a
                      vent.

               -      Lightly flammable
                              f         or solid waste                          gnition (e.g. oil-soaked ra
                                                     e which is prrone to self-ig                         ags, sawdusst,
                      wood shavings, oil--seeped mettal chippings
                                                                s, alloy pow
                                                                           wder, catalystt residues, etc.)
                                                                                                     e     must be
                                                                                                                b
                      separattely stored inside metal co
                                                       ontainers witth a tightly se
                                                                                  ealed lid.

•    Compre
          essed Gas Cylinders
                    C         an
                               nd Gas Sup
                                        pplies

               -      Compre
                           essed gas cy
                                      ylinders musst be stored either inside
                                                                           e safety cabbinets for pre
                                                                                                    essurised ga
                                                                                                               as
                      cylinderrs, or inside special
                                            s       gas sstorage bottle
                                                                      es.

               -      Fire, naked flames, and smoking
                                                    g are prohibitted inside ga
                                                                              as storage boottles.

               -      As a rule, compress
                                        sed gas cyli nders in lab
                                                                boratories must
                                                                           m    be storeed inside safety cabinetss.
                      Otherwiise, they must be stored in a safe place after wo
                                                                             ork, such as a gas bottle
                                                                                                     e storage or a
                      safety cabinet.
                             c

               -      The number and size
                                     s    of comp
                                                pressed gas
                                                          s cylinders must
                                                                      m    be speecifically res
                                                                                              stricted to th
                                                                                                           he
                      quantityy of work which is require
                                                       ed. They must be secure
                                                                             ed to preventt them from falling over. If
                      no gas is
                             i being extra
                                         acted, the m
                                                    main valve mu
                                                                ust be closed
                                                                            d.

               -      Gas outtlets such as
                                         s gas taps, B         ners, gas cylinders, etc. must be clo
                                                     Bunsen burn                                   osed after th
                                                                                                               he
                      complettion of work.

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Saarland University                                                                       Fire Safety Regulations Part B

c) Spread of Fire and Smoke

•   Smoke and Fire Doors

             -       Smoke and fire doors are to be used in the case of fire, in order to prevent smoke and fire from
                     spreading, and to keep the escape and rescue routes free from smoke.

             -       Fire and smoke control doors must be kept closed unless they can be secured by certain
                     authorised technical equipment, where they can be automatically closed in situations where
                     either fire or smoke has been detected.

             -       They must not be closed in the presence of individuals.

             -       No objects must be placed within the panoramic and operational range of automatic fire and
                     smoke protection doors, gateways, or curtains. During operating hours, the approved
                     mechanisms must either be set to open by the fire alarm control panel, or closed manually via
                     the buttons in the case of fire.

             -       Any wedging, setting, or adjusting, as well as dismantling the closing mechanisms linked to the
                     fire and smoke protection doors is prohibited.

                                       Brandschutztür
                            verkeilen, verstellen, festbinden o. ä.                 Brandschutztür
                                          verboten!                            stets geschlossen halten

•   Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems

                 -    For the smoke extraction of escape stairs, individual buildings are equipped with smoke and
                      heat exhaust ventilation systems (NSHEV). In the case of fire, they will open automatically or
                      can be manually opened by using the buttons.

                 -    Operating devices linked to smoke flues and smoke heat vents must not be obstructed by any
                      objects.

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Saarland University                                                                       Fire Safety Regulations Part B

d) Escape and Evacuation Routes

•   Keeping Escape and Rescue Routes Clear

             -       Access routes and storage surfaces used for fire and rescue vehicles, and fire hydrant points
                     must be kept clear under all circumstances.

             -       Escape and evacuation routes as well as emergency exits must not be obstructed and must
                     always be kept clear. They must be able to be opened easily from the inside and provide a
                     source of evacuation at all times.

             -       Within the vicinity of escape and evacuation routes, no flammable materials (such as
                     upholstered furniture, packaging material, cartons, etc.) may be present.

•   Identification Signs

             -       The path of the escape and evacuation routes, along with the emergency exits must be
                     marked clearly. Should any identification signs be missing, please contact the Amt für Arbeits-
                     und Umweltschutz.

             -       Safety signs, escape and evacuation plans, along with all fire extinguishing and alarm
                     equipment must also not be covered or blocked.

e) Detector and Extinguishing Equipment

•   Telephones for Reporting Fires

                 -    Phones for reporting fires are available inside all of the buildings. The fire brigade can be
                      contacted on the following numbers:

                 -    Saarbrücken Campus:           112

                 -    Homburg Campus:         112

•   Permanently Manned Location (Saarbrücken Campus)

                 -    The control centre can be contacted by dialling 2242

                      This is where incoming internal calls are handled and all other necessary measures to
                      prevent damage are also processed from here.

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Saarland University                                                                      Fire Safety Regulations Part B

   •   Fire Alarm Systems

                 -       In some buildings, manually operated push button switches are also present (“fire alarm"),
                         which can be used to manually alert the fire brigade.

                 -       Individual buildings are equipped with fire alarm systems (FAS). Should a fire be detected by
                         a smoke detector, the FAS triggers an alarm which automatically informs the fire brigade. In
                         addition to this, there are also buildings which include hand-operated push button switches
                         (see above).

   •   Wall Hydrants

                 -       In some buildings, fire hydrants have been installed. They are used for self-help in the case
                         of fire.

                         There are two types of fire hydrants available, which vary significantly depending on the type
                         of hose in use.

Wall hydrant with flat hose:                                    Hose reel with semi-rigid hose:
The tube is made from fabric and is rolled up flat. It          This normally consists of a hose made from black
should be noted that it must firstly be fully unrolled          rubber. This can be used directly, without having to be
before the water supply can be opened.                          unrolled first of all.

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Saarland University                                                                         Fire Safety Regulations Part B

•   Fire Extinguishers

                 -    All buildings are equipped with fire extinguishers and their locations are specified
                      (see left). Fire extinguishers are normally located within the vicinity of the hallways and
                      staircase areas. In dangerous areas (laboratories, workshops, etc.), additional fire extinguishers
                      are also available.

                 -    Please familiarise yourself with the locations of fire extinguishers in good time.

•   Additional Means and Equipment for Fighting Fires

                 -    This icon highlights the various extinguishers (e.g., fire sand bucket, fire blanket, etc.). The
                      symbol can be supplemented with a text field below the icon, which provides information about
                      the extinguishing system which is positioned there.

•   Automatic Extinguishing Systems

                 -    Some buildings are equipped with sprinkler systems. Upon reaching a predetermined
                      temperature, the sprinkler head will burst open with liquid from the filled glass tube, and this
                      opens the sprinkler head valve. If extinguishing water flows from a sprinkler, the fire alarm
                      system will automatically alert the fire brigade.

•   Emergency Showers

             -       In laboratories - an emergency shower has been installed, which is normally located close to
                     the exit. These are not only used for cleaning areas which have been in contact with
                     hazardous material, but can also be used to get rid of objects which have fallen onto people
                     during the fire.

f) Conduct in the Case of Fire

             -       Keep calm! In order to avoid causing panic, leave the danger zone in both a calm and
                     collected manner.

             -       Alert the fire brigade!

             -       Notify the occupants within the building. Bring yourself and others to safety!

             -       Rescuing individuals is more important than rescuing property, goods, and extinguishing the
                     fire!

             -       Do not attempt to extinguish the fire!

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Saarland University                                                                      Fire Safety Regulations Part B

g) Reporting a Fire

             -    In the case of fire, or even if you should detect a smell of fire, the fire brigade must be alerted
                  immediately:

             -    by pressing a push button (“fire alert”), or

             -    by telephone:

             Saarbrücken Campus:           112

             -    Homburg Campus:          112

             -    When the alert is given via telephone, the following information must be provided:
                          1. WHO is giving the report?
                          2. WHAT happened?
                          3. HOW MANY have been affected / injured?
                          4. WHERE did something happen?
                          5. WAIT for further questions!

h) Observing Alarm Signals and Instructions

             -    Should a fire alarm or audible alarm trigger an announcement via the megaphone to rooms
                  within the building, all individuals must leave the building immediately and, proceed to the
                  assembly point within the vicinity (see Appendix 1).

             -    The instructions given by the management team must be obeyed. After the fire brigade have
                  arrived on scene, only their instructions must then be followed.

i) Returning to Safety

             -    All individuals within the building must leave the building immediately and head towards the
                  designated evacuation routes when hearing an alarm signal (see above). Follow the
                  evacuation process calmly, and in a collected manner. Walk briskly but not hectically. Make
                  sure that nobody has been left inside an area of danger. Particular attention must be paid to
                  disabled people.

             -    You must head towards the area for each site-specific assembly points (see Appendix 1) and
                  you must not leave these areas until you have been given an instruction to do so. An
                  attendance register will be taken by the onsite supervisor(s). Should someone be missing, the
                  fire brigade must be informed immediately.

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Saarland University                                                                    Fire Safety Regulations Part B

             -    In the case of fire, none of the elevators may be used. Risk of choking!

                                                      Aufzug im Brandfall
                                                        nicht benutzen

             -    Please familiarise yourself with the locations of the escape and evacuation routes. Familiarise
                  yourself with the paths which you can see on the affixed diagrams, or which are visible on the
                  icons by the escape routes.

             -    Vacate any smoky areas by crawling or bending downwards.

             -    Should the escape route be blocked by either fire or smoke, follow the alternate escape route.
                  (See escape and evacuation plan).

             -    Should it no longer be possible to vacate either the building or premises, you may either
                  remain there or head towards an area of safety. Close the doors and make sure that others
                  can notice you by the window. Plug any door cracks by using wet towels, or small pieces of
                  clothing. Wait to be rescued by the fire brigade.

             -    Should any disabled employees be employed, who are unable to vacate the building without
                  assistance in the case of fire, supervisors must then impose effective measures in advance to
                  ensure that they can be rescued safely either by other employees or by the emergency
                  services. This must be carried out in collaboration with individuals who have specialist
                  disabled knowledge, the Amt für Arbeits- und Umweltschutz, and perhaps also the Fire
                  Prevention Officer.

j) Attempting to Extinguish a Fire

             -    After all individuals have been safely evacuated from the danger zone, and there is no longer
                  a risk to any individual, extinguishing measures must then be taken. For this reason fire
                  extinguishers and, if required, fire hydrants are also available.

             -    Emergency showers can be used when extinguishing individuals who are on fire, along with
                  fire extinguishers, or fire hydrants should they be available.

             -    Fire blankets are not suitable for people on fire! The pressing of the blanked on a person in
                  fire may cause further injuries of the skin.

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Saarland University                                                                    Fire Safety Regulations Part B

k) Special Rules of Conduct

             -    Close windows and doors in order to prevent any fire smoke from spreading out freely. Do not
                  lock the doors!

             -    All machinery and equipment must be switched off or turned off (if possible: switch off the
                  emergency stop button).

             -    If possible, close the gas supply (emergency stop button).

             -    Switch off any unlocking and ventilation equipment and air conditioning systems!

             -    Upon arrival of the fire brigade, any operational devices must be reinstated. Their instructions
                  must be obeyed.

             -    Rescue procedures implemented by the fire brigade and other emergency services must be
                  supported either by instructions or remedial action. All access roads and entrances to the fire
                  location must be kept clear for the fire brigade or other emergency services.

             -    Endurance tests and processes may only be interrupted if this is possible without any further
                  risk. The instructions as to whether and how endurance testing should be either disconnected
                  or switched off in the event of a fire / emergency, must be established by responsible parties
                  prior to testing and communicated to the individuals in question.

             -    In the case of a fire, responsible management staff must be informed. These are the point of
                  contact for providing a link with the fire brigade.

             -    For fires in laboratories which have involved work with radioactive substances, the competent
                  radiation protection representative (RPR) must be informed. He/she is the point of contact for
                  providing a link with the fire brigade.

             -    Any material goods may only be recovered if human life is not under threat, and if any rescue
                  and fire-fighting measures are not being obstructed.

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Saarland University                                                           Fire Safety Regulations - Appendix

Appendix 1: Location-based Assembly Points

    •    Saarbrücken Campus
        Building                    Assembly point
        A1 1 - A1 3                 Lawn behind Building A2 2
        A1 5 - A1 9                 Lawn behind Building A2 4
        A2 2 - A2 4                 Parking area / Lawn in front of “Ausländercafé”
        A3 1 - A3 3
        A4 1 - A4 4
        A5 1 - A5 4
        B1 1 / B1 2                 Parking area in front of Building B4 1
        B2 1 / B2 2
        B3 1 - B3 3
        B4 1
        B4 2 - B4 4                 Square in front of Building B8 3
        B8 1 - B8 3
        B7 1 - B7 3                 In front of each main entrance
        C1 1 - C1 3                 Lawn in front of “Mensa” bus station
        C2 2 / C2 3
        C3 1                        Parking area between Building C6 4 and C5 5
        C4 1 - C4 4
        C5 3 - C5 5
        C6 1- C6 4
        C6 5                        Square between Building C6 4 und C8 1
        C5 1 / C5 2                 Parking area in front of Building C7 1
        C7 1 - C7 7
        C9 1                        Lawn behind Building C6 5
        C9 3                        Parking area in front of Building C9 3
        D2 1 - D2 5                 Parking area in front of Building D3 3
        D3 1 - D3 3
        D4 1                        Parking area in front of Building D4 5
        E1 1 - E1 7                 Square in front of Building E2 2
        E2 1 / E2 3                 Parking area in front of Building E1 1
        E2 4 - E2 9                 Parking area / Lawn between Building C2 3 and C4 1

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    •    Homburg Campus
        Building                    Assembly Point
        7                           Parking area – North side
        15                          Parking area – West side
        16                          Parking area – West side
        30                          Parking area – East side
        34                          Parking area – South side
        42                          Street – North side
        44                          Parking area – North side
        45.1                        Parking area – South side
        45.2                        Parking area – West side
        45.3                        Parking area – East side
        46                          Parking area – East side
        58 und 59                   Street – North side
        60                          Parking area – West side
        61                          Parking area – West side
        61.4                        Parking area – South side
        62, 63 und 64               Parking area – South side
        65                          Parking area – South side
        68                          Street – South side
        76                          Parking area – South side

    •    Dudweiler Campus
        Row                         Assembly Point
        1 to 6                      Meadow at the well (behind Zeile 4)

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Appendix 2: Fire Classification According to DIN EN 2 Standards

Fire classification          What is burning?                                                  Which extinguisher will
                                                                                               be used?

Fire class A:            -   Fires of solids, usually of an organic nature, which          -    Water extinguisher
                             normally burn with a glow.                                    -    ABC Powder extinguisher

                                                                                           -    AB Foam extinguisher
                             Examples:

                             Wood, straw, paper, leather, textiles, coal, hay, rubber,
                             car tyres, some plastics

Fire class B:            -   Fires involving flammable or combustible liquids.             -    CO2 extinguisher

                                                                                           -    ABC Powder extinguisher
                             Examples:
                                                                                           -    BC Powder extinguisher
                             Petrol, benzene, oils, alcohol, acetone, ether, wax,
                                                                                           -    AB Foam extinguisher
                             pitch, resins, paraffin, grease, tar, varnish, many
                             plastics

Fire class C:            -   Fires involving gases.                                        -    ABC Powder extinguisher

                                                                                           -    BC Powder extinguisher
                             Examples:

                             Acetylene, hydrogen, methane, propane, butane, town
                             gas, natural gas, coke oven gas, mine gas

Fire class D:            -   Fires involving metals.                                       -    D Powder extinguisher

                             Examples:

                             Aluminium, potassium, lithium, magnesium, sodium
                             and compounds thereof

Fire class F:            -   Fires involving cooking oils / fats (vegetable or animal      -    Special          extinguishing
                             oils and fats) in fat based baking and frying                      agents
                             equipment, along with other kitchen equipment and             -    Never       extinguish        with
                             appliances.                                                        water!

                              Examples:

                              Cooking oil, frying oil

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Appendix 3: Extinguishing Correctly with Fighting Equipment

                                    CORRECT                       INCORRECT

Attacking fire in
downwind direction!

Extinguishing fires
facing forwards!

Extinguishing dripping
and flowing fire from
top to bottom!

Extinguishing wall
fires from bottom to
top!

Use a sufficient
number of fire
extinguishers;
simultaneously, not
one after the other!

Continuing to monitor
the fire.
Beware of any back-
fire!

After use, do not hang
the fire extinguisher
on its holder. Refill it!

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