Appoint the building deputy or designated representative to develop, coordinate, and distribute the BEP to building residents.
Approve the plan prior to inclusion in the online BEP list on the Campus Emergency Preparedness and Planning Office BEP webpage
Ensure all people in their department are aware of the BEP and its content including exit routes and location of their Evacuation/Emergency Assembly area (EAA).
Building Deputy or an individual designated by the department head to prepare the BEP (BEP Developer)
Prepare, coordinate, and distribute the BEP to building occupants.
Ensure the BEP is readily available and used during emergency incidents.
Review the BEP annually to ensure information and procedures are current.
Assist in the development of internal emergency notification procedures ensuring building occupants are notified of the emergency.
Assist in building evacuation.
Provide any incident information to Incident Command, Command 14 (PUFD command vehicle), or the nearest public safety official as soon as possible.
Collect and provide essential information to emergency response personnel (e.g. location of incident, persons in building, special hazards, etc.).
Develop additional building specific information that makes the BEP more effective (e.g. specific procedures for any assigned individual that requests additional assistance, evacuation maps, emergency assembly area, etc.).
Include in the BEP any additional information as directed by the department head or the individual responsible for the building.
Building Occupants
Evacuate immediately upon Fire Alarm activation. Purdue policy requires immediate evacuation when any fire alarm sounds within a building. All faculty, staff, students and any other individuals within the building must promptly evacuate the building using the nearest designated exit routes.
Shut down electrical and other equipment, especially any that involves flame, explosive vapors, or hazardous materials.
Follow instructions relevant to public safety issued by the building deputy, or fire and police personnel.
Know the evacuation routes and location(s).
Upon evacuation, follow guidance provided by the building deputy (or designated safety representative) and emergency responders.
Do not re-enter building until authorized to do so by fire or police department officials.
All building occupants must be familiar with the BEP. Read it carefully. If you have any questions, consult your building deputy, department safety coordinator or safety committee representative. Keep the following tips in mind as you read through the document. Be familiar with:
The Purdue Emergency Warning Notification System—Purdue ALERT.
When and how to evacuate the building.
Know your evacuation routes and exit points.
When and where to shelter in place within the building.
Locations of emergency materials that may be needed in an emergency such as emergency telephones and fire pull alarms.
Proper procedures for notifying emergency responders about an emergency in the building or work area (Call or Text 911 for emergency notification)
Additional building specific procedures and requirements.
Training
Training is an integral part of the safety and preparedness program for your building. It is the responsibility of each department head and supervisor to ensure all building occupants are trained or made aware of the Building Emergency Plan for the building(s) they occupy.
Building Deputies or BEP Developers are highly encouraged to practice evacuation and shelter in place to validate procedures and to ensure building occupants understanding. The exercise should be based on a simulated emergency event that highlights building shelter in place or evacuation procedures. Any lessons learned that require changes to the BEP should be incorporated into the BEP. Contact the Campus Emergency Preparedness and Planning Office for assistance in preparing an appropriate practice drill for your building.
BEP Requirements
The BEP must be provided to all new employees as part of their departmental training. All employees should review their BEP frequently to ensure information and procedures are current. The Campus Emergency Preparedness and Planning Office will also review the BEP prior to publishing it to the BEP website.
Contact the Assistant Director, Campus Emergency Preparedness and Planning at (765) 494-9269 for assistance as needed.
