Fire Department
Fire Safety Guidelines for High Rise Structures
- Know how to report an emergency, both fire and medical emergencies by dialing 911.
- Know the exit route from your workspace to the exterior of the building.
- Be familiar with your Fire Safety Evacuation Procedure.
- Fire Extinguishment:
- Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to operate them.
- Most high rise office buildings are protected by automatic fire sprinklers.
- Do nothing - report the fire and leave the building.
- Fire Safety concerns in and around your workspace.
- Use of extension cords.
- Use of space heaters, fans, coffee makers etc.
- Turn off equipment when leaving for the day.
- Accumulation of combustibles.
- Obstructing fire exits and blocking open fire doors.
- Do not place anything in an exit path that could cause someone to not be able to safely leave the building.
- Do not block open any fire and/or smoke barrier door.
- Questions or concerns can be directed to the Arlington County Fire Prevention Division 703-228-4644, or by emailing the Fire Marshal
