EVACUATION PROCEDURES & ROUTES

There are three staircases in the 10 West Street residence hall that can be used to exit the building at the 1^st floor level. Stair 1 is located by the main elevators and occupants exit the stairs on the first floor and into the lobby and out the main entrance. Stair 2 is located on the Washington St side of the building and occupants exit the stairs on the first floor and into an exit passage that opens onto Washington Street. Stair 5, accessible only up to the 2^nd floor, is located in the middle of the building and occupants exit the stairs on the first floor and into an exit passage that opens onto Washington Street. There is also a fire escape that serves the 10 West Street residence hall. It is accessible from the 7^th & 8th floors. The fire escape terminates on the intermediate roof on the 7^th floor level. From there occupants walk across the walkway on the roof and into the Modern Theatre residence hall at Stairway #2. There are multiple staircases on floor 00 that can be used to access floor 0, and on floor 0 that can be used to access the 1^st floor. Occupants are advised to look for the Exit signs on these levels for the closest as well as alternate stairwells.

There is also an exit on the 1^st floor of the 10 West Street side of the building that opens onto Washington Street.

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The building consists of fourteen (14) floors of living space in single, double, triple, or quad rooms. Additionally mechanical spaces are provided for two (2) additional floors above and one (1) basement level. The building also consists of:

• Café
• Kitchen
• Office
• Social and lounge spaces
• Conference and small meeting spaces
• Laundry facilities

Two stairwells, Stair 1 and Stair 2, are provided which serve all floors of the building. In addition to the main stairwells, there is a stair which connects the basement kitchen area to the First Floor Café.

Move away from the building to avoid danger from falling debris and allow room for firefighters and their equipment.  Do not congregate in lobby areas or just outside the exit doors.

• Individuals exiting from Stair 1, Stair 2, or the Lobby – Turn left out of the building and onto Court Street. Proceed down Court Street until reaching a safe distance from the building.
• Individuals exiting from the Cafe – Turn right out of the building and continue down the courtyard to Court Street. Proceed down Court Street until reaching a safe distance from the building.

The primary assembly area for

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One court St is Washington Plaza.  Individuals exiting One Court Street should gather at the intersection of Congress Street and State Street, in front of 28 State Street, and wait for instructions.

If there is a need to assemble further away from the building, the secondary assembly area is Sargent Hall, 120 Tremont Street.

The designated areas of refuge for 10 West Street/Modern Theatre are the landings in stairwells 1, 2, 3, & 5. These areas are sometimes known as “emergency waiting areas” or “locations for rescue assistance.” The enclosed stairwells are constructed of fire resistive materials that protect individuals from the effects of a fire during evacuation. 

REPORTING A FIRE OR EMERGENCY

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Residence Assistants can help individuals needing assistance by directing them to areas of refuge (i.e. protected stairwells), and notifying emergency response personnel of their location. Transporting individuals with disabilities up and down stairs should be avoided except by trained emergency personnel. All individuals, regardless of their circumstances, need to take responsibility for their safety in an emergency, which means being able to move away from any and all hazards.