Residorm Fire Safety Infrastructure and Emergency Preparedness Measures

1. The architectural projects of our buildings were primarily prepared with fire safety in mind, designed by expert engineers together with fire consultants, and constructed and equipped accordingly.
2. Since dormitory buildings accommodate a high number of people, they are of critical importance. Therefore, having the necessary infrastructure for fire prevention, detection, and intervention, as well as well-prepared emergency scenarios for evacuation, is the number one factor for ensuring life safety. These systems are fully in place and continuously operational in our buildings.
3. The walls and doors of all student rooms are manufactured from fire-resistant special materials in compliance with regulations.
4. Our fire detection systems are installed throughout the buildings and in every room. Their maintenance is carried out three times a year by the authorized service provider.
5. If the fire detection system is triggered by a flame, the alarm panel is activated, indicating the exact area or room of the alarm. This allows for immediate intervention and ensures that any fire is detected early and prevented from spreading.
6. If, for any reason, intervention is not made in the required time, the alarm system activates throughout the entire building, warning everyone. In addition, evacuation announcements in both Turkish and English are automatically broadcast through speakers installed across the building.
7. If timely or sufficient intervention is not provided at the fire’s location, the automatic sprinkler system is activated by excessive heat and extinguishes the fire.
8. Our backup generators, which directly supply our buildings, are tested weekly by our technical staff and undergo annual maintenance by authorized services. This ensures the prevention of power outages in our dormitories.
9. In the event of a power outage due to fire or any other reason, emergency lighting automatically switches on, illuminating corridors and all emergency exits for students.
10. Each dormitory building is equipped with three fire pumps—one electric, one diesel, and one jockey pump—along with a large water tank reserved exclusively for firefighting. Thanks to the diesel fire pump, the automatic extinguishing system continues to operate even if the power is cut during a fire. Our firefighting systems are tested at least twice a year by trained staff, and the fire pumps undergo regular maintenance by authorized services.
11. To protect against lightning strikes that may cause fires, our buildings are equipped with lightning rods. Their inspections and grounding measurements are carried out annually by the Chamber of Electrical Engineers.
12. All of our buildings are equipped with fire escape stairs. The exits from these staircases are designed with special fire doors that can only be pushed open from the inside. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure that nothing obstructs emergency evacuation routes.
13. Elevators are automatically disabled during fire or other emergencies. If someone is inside at the time, the elevator automatically descends to the ground floor, opens its doors, locks itself, and remains inactive until the emergency ends. All our elevators have a Green Safety Label and are inspected annually by the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers. Additionally, monthly maintenance is carried out by authorized service providers.
14. During emergencies requiring evacuation, such as fires, the fingerprint access system on turnstiles is automatically disabled to prevent obstruction, allowing free passage.
15. In line with our Emergency Action Plan, fire and evacuation drills are conducted twice a year in all dormitory buildings with the participation of all students.
16. All rooms are equipped with residual current circuit breakers, preventing potential fires or electric shocks caused by electrical leakage or short circuits.
17. Our buildings are also equipped, in compliance with regulations, with fire extinguishers, hoses, and firefighting equipment for manual intervention. These are regularly inspected and maintained, while fire extinguishers are refilled and relabeled annually.
18. Emergency Evacuation Plans are posted in all rooms and common areas.
19. All of our dormitories are inspected twice a year by officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
20. Our buildings are licensed after passing fire safety inspections by the municipality and the fire department.
21. And of course, to monitor and control all the technical and safety systems mentioned above, our authorized technical and administrative staff are on duty 24/7.