Areas of Rescue (AOR) are locations on each floor where there is no direct access to exit the campus (the floor is above or below ground). Marked with signs, AOR’s are stairwells designated to provide a known waiting area for people who are unable to evacuate up or down stairs. In the event of a real fire situation, AORs are the first area to be checked by fire fighters. If you find refuge in an AOR, be sure to activate the nearest Yellow Emergency Phone to let Campus Security know you are there.
STUDENTS requiring evacuation assistance must self-identify to the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) and provide their schedule. CALCS will work with the student and their faculty to develop their individual Emergency Evacuation Plan and submit it to Campus Security so the information is readily available.
EMPLOYEES requiring evacuation assistance shall complete the Emergency Evacuation Questionnaire and submit it to their Supervisor/Manager for the completion of an individualized Emergency Evacuation Plan. The Supervisor will submit the plan to Campus Security so the information is readily available.
Progress
| Building | Areas of Rescue |
|---|---|
| Main Building | 3rd floor: B Block - Stair 8; C Block - Stair 1; 2nd floor: Bridge to A block, Bridge to L Block, 1st floor: Public exits are accessible |
| A Block | 3rd floor: Stair 1 and Stair 4 2nd floor: Main Lobby exit Bridge or Bridge to B Block 1st floor: Public exits are accessible |
| L Block | 4th floor: Stair 1 and Stair 2 3rd floor: Stair 1 and Stair 3 2nd floor: Stair 1 and Stair 3 1st floor: Public exits are accessible Mezzanine: Bridge to C Block |
| Athletic & Wellness Centre | 2nd floor: Emergency exit on North end of building or outside Fitness Studio leading to Lot 7 on East end of building 1st floor: Public exits are accessible |
| Student Centre | 2nd floor: Stair 7, North end of building Basement: Stair 7, North end of building 1st floor: Public exits are accessible |
| Centennial Place | 8th floor Residence: Occupants requiring evacuation assistance should remain in their suite and report their location to the Front Desk or 911. 2nd-7th floor: Occupants requiring evacuation assistance should remain in their suite and report their location to the Front Desk or 911. The alternate Area of Rescue for each floor is Stair C. Ground floor Residence: Public exits are accessible. Lower level floor: East and West exits are accessible. |
| R Block | 8th floor Event Centre: Stair C and Stair D SHTCA offices, Ground floor: Stair C Lower level floor: East and West exits are accessible |
Ashtonbee
| Building | Areas of Rescue |
|---|---|
| 75 Ashtonbee | 2nd floor: A & B Blocks - Stair A, C & D Blocks - Stair D, E & F Blocks - Stair F, L Block – Stair V1 1st floor: Public exits are accessible |
| 930 Warden | 1st floor: Public exits are accessible |
Morningside
| Building | Areas of Rescue |
|---|---|
| Main Building | 4th floor: Bridge on East side of building is an accessible exit or AOR at Stair 7 by North elevators. 3rd floor: Stair 3 or Stair 7 next to elevators 2nd floor: Accessible exit at North end of Building or AOR in Stair 3 by South elevators. 1st floor: Accessible exit at South end of Building or AOR at Stair 7 by North elevators. |
Story Arts Centre
| Building | Areas of Rescue |
|---|---|
| Main Building | 2nd floor: Use the ramp at the north end of the building with assistance, or the Area of Rescue at Stair 4 1st floor: Main entrance and Stair 7 are accessible exits |
Downsview
| Building | Areas of Rescue |
|---|---|
| Main Building | 2nd floor: Stair 1 and Stair 4 1st floor: Accessible exit at South end of Building |