Building wardens

Building wardens and assistant wardens are part of the Building Incident Control Organisations and have specific responsibilites regarding incident response and evacuation.

The Chief Warden has the authority to direct all University staff, students, contractors and visitors following the declaration of an incident requiring control or during an incident control exercise.

Wardens are responsible for:

• Under the direction of their Chief Warden, carrying out their duties in the event of an incident as described in their building's Incident Control Plan.
• Reporting to their Chief Warden any observed fire or evacuation hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Advising their Chief Warden of absences so that appropriate deputies can be appointed.

Wardens have the authority to direct all University staff, students, contractors and visitors following the declaration of an incident requiring control or during an incident control exercise.

To see how building wardens fit into the overall incident control structure consult the Emergency Management Procedures (PDF).

All building wardens need to undergo incident control training, which is coordinated and arranged by the University's Incident Control Coordinator.

Download the Chief Warden List for the Chief and Deputy Chief Wardens for each building.

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) are tailored documents developed for individual building occupants with a permanent or temporary disability who may need assistance in an emergency.

A standard University PEEP has been developed for use across each building/facility.

Chief Wardens are responsible for developing and implementing a PEEP and must be developed in consultation and with the agreement of the individual concerned and nominated assistants.

It is essential that the EPC together with onsite building wardens consider the needs of individuals who may need assistance in the event of an emergency. Any PEEP that has been implemented should be reviewed and maintained as part of the planning and preparation process.

Any required changes to a PEEP must be conducted in consultation and with the agreement of the individual concerned and nominated assistants. A PEEP is to be reviewed periodically to ensure actions are appropriate.

If any circumstances have changed the PEEP will need to be revised and resubmitted. Changes may involve physical location changes, building modifications and or physical disability changes.

A copy of completed PEEP to be held by;

• Person requiring assistance
• Designated assistants
• Chief Warden (in the building FIP)
• Electronic copy to be sent to EPC (via hyperlink in template).

The copy held by the EPC is to allow a systematic approach which ensures relevant emergency management data is funnelled centrally for critical University oversight and governance.