Last week there was a fire alarm in the building. However as I was on the B1 level, there was no alarm bell or message to be heard. So when my break was finished, I returned to the 2nd floor using the lift. It is only then that the security guard informed me of the ongoing fire alarm. I then duly proceeded to the ground floor via the stairs to join my colleagues. By the time I reached the ground floor, the alarm was over. In conclusion, the sound system used for the fire alarms also needs to cover the basement levels. Additionally, the lifts should not be working during a fire alarm.
Hazard category: Electrical equipment and connections