Fire safety

All our buildings have fire alarm systems that automatically notify common areas in the building and the local fire department.

Most of our buildings have automatic fire alarms in both common areas and accommodations.

In some of our buildings, there is only automatic fire alarms in common areas. In these buildings, each accommodation is equipped with its own battery-operated fire alarm. You can find the list of these buildings below.

Fagerborg Student House

Stensberggata Student House

Ullevål Student Village

Some buildings in Kringsjå Student Village:

Olav M. Troviks vei 46, 48

Some buildings in Sogn Student Village:

Rolf E. Stenersens allé 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 38B, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48

If your unit has a battery-operated smoke alarm (see overview), the caretaker will test it once a year. You can also test the smoke alarm yourself by pressing and holding the test button for a few seconds.

If your smoke alarm is not working properly, you must contact the caretaker immediately.

• Alert: If you discover fire or smoke, you should alert other residents, activate the fire alarm and call 110

• Extinguish: Try to put out the fire if it is small

• Evacuate: Leave the building calmly using the stairs and help others. Go to the assembly point

If you encounter smoke, stay in your room and call 110

Leave the building as quickly as possible. Close doors and windows before evacuating the building to prevent the fire from spreading. Go to the assembly point that is marked on all evacuation plans.

If you need help to evacuate from your residence when the fire alarm goes off, call the Fire and Rescue Service, phone 110 and ask for assisted escape. Please state your name and residence number. Wait for the extinguish crew. You will be brought out in the case of an actual incident. They will bring a mask, which you can breathe in if necessary, when they bring you out.

Familiarise yourself with where the fire extinguishers are located. All buildings have equipment available, in most cases powder extinguishers and fire hoses. In case of smaller fires, you can try to extinguish the fire using the fire extinguisher.

Familiarise yourself with escape routes and emergency exits in your building. Remember that escape routes and emergency exits must be clear at all times, in case the building needs to be evacuated. Escape routes such as corridors, staircases and balconies must be tidy and clear. Belongings may be thrown away during inspection if they are blocking the routes. Emergency exits that are normally locked will automatically open if the fire alarm goes off.

Charging batteries, especially those for e-scooters, electric bicycles, and similar devices, must always be done under supervision.

Charge batteries where you are and do not leave them unattended while charging in basements or common areas. Do not charge them while you are sleeping.

When the alarm goes off, it is usually caused by cooking. Here are some tips to avoid that the alarm goes off in your residence or common kitchen.