Fire Safety
The University Council and Rectorate Team are committed to establishing and maintaining a fire safety management system to ensure that all staff, students and visitors are protected from the risks of fire. Ultimate responsibility for fire safety falls to the University as an employer, whilst day to day implementation of prevention and precaution measures is the responsibility of the Estates Department. Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility; all staff, students and visitors are expected to follow the established safety procedures to minimise the risk of fire. Download and read our Fire Safety Management Structure document.
It is the policy of the Liverpool Hope University, so far as reasonably practicable, to:
- safeguard all persons on University premises in the event of fire
- minimise the risk of fire and limit the spread of fire if it occurs
- minimise the potential for fire to disrupt teaching and routine University business, damage to buildings and equipment, and harm the environment
- comply with the requirements of legislation relating to fire and fire safety
Full details can be found in the University's Fire Safety Policy
The University has appointed a fire safety team to ensure effective implementation of the Fire Safety Policy. The Fire Safety Team Remit details the team's responsibilities in full.
The University is committed to promoting fire awareness to staff and students by incorporating fire awareness as part of the Induction process and providing regular training sessions throughout the year. Further training is given to staff who are designated.
All University buildings are subject to fire risk assessments which help identify fire hazards and people at risk in each building according to its use; it will also ensure each building complies with current fire safety legislation. A fire risk assessment will also indicate appropriate fire safety measures to minimise the risk of fire as far a reasonably practicable and any damage that could be caused as a result. All fire risk assessments are reviewed regularly especially in light of alterations to buildings or changes in building use. Fire risk assessments are available upon request from the Legal Services and Health & Safety Assistant.
Fire prevention is central to the fire safety policy however if a fire should occur effective evacuation procedures are in place to allow an efficient response and liaison with the Fire Service. These procedures will continue to be tested regularly and include planned fire drills, weekly fire alarm tests and a wider testing schedule for all fire safety equipment.
Staff must make sure they know what to do in the event of a fire and are obligated to inform any visitors on campus of the fire evacuation procedures. Academic staff are responsible for the safety of their students when teaching and must make themselves aware of the fire evacuation procedures for the relevant building and any personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPS) that may be in place in relation to any of their students.
All staff and students must co-operate with Managers, Heads of Department and those with fire safety responsibilities and ultimately comply with the University’s Fire Safety Policy. Staff must always consider the risk of fire from their activities and reduce or control that risk by using risk assessments to document how hazards will be managed.
Fire Marshal Information: The attached list provides current information on University Fire Marshals within each our teaching buildings, University Fire Marshal List. Please contact your area Fire Marshal should you require any further information. Please also see good fire safety measures and what to do in the event of a fire as per the University Fire Marshal's Guide.
E-Bikes, E-Scooters and other E-Transport Devices on University Campus
E-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-hoverboards, and other devices powered by large lithium-ion batteries pose a risk of fire and explosion.
E-bikes are road legal, can be brought onto campus and can be stored at external bike storage areas. E-bikes must not be charged inside any campus buildings or brought indoors, including halls of residence, even when not charging. Removing lithium-ion unit packs for charging within buildings and halls is prohibited.
If you need to charge an e-bike during your time on campus, please contact the University Accommodation Team for guidance on external charging locations.
E-scooters are classified as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988, meaning they must comply with motor vehicle rules, including the requirement for a UK driving license, vehicle insurance, and road tax.
Private e-scooters cannot be insured, as they are not legally allowed on public roads or spaces. Using a private e-scooter without insurance can result in prosecution and the vehicle being seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
E-scooters, e-skateboards, and hoverboards are strictly prohibited on campus, and are not permitted within halls of residence. Purchasing such items online come with warning and guidance information on road legal status. We consider this to be your responsibility to know about, and you will be required to rapidly remove the device from campus.
University Health and Safety Team