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Halls of Residence Fire Safety
All BU and partner halls undergo thorough fire risk assessments that inform safety systems and procedures. These are reviewed and updated periodically by trained professionals.
All sites within the BU portfolio are also signed up to relevant housing management codes of practice and, with exception of Okeford House (which is monitored 24/7 remotely), are staffed on a 24 hour basis with fire safety information supplied to all residents and regular fire drills conducted to ensure residents are aware of the local evacuation procedure.
BU and its partners also meet periodically with the local fire brigade to ensure operational best practice is discussed and developed.
Nevertheless we understand you may have some questions related to a specific site that you would like answered and we are happy to pass these onto the relevant management team who will respond to you direct.