1894 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2A8

Access

Access to this building is in the lower mall of Scotia Square next to Tim Horton’s. Building access is security controlled Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Halifax Developments’ security officers regularly patrol and inspect each floor in the building. After hours access is obtained by the use of security cards. Cards can be obtained from the OPS Centre upon presentation of a letter of request issued by Emera Security or Facilities offices.

Courier Service

HDL requires that courier items be delivered through the service elevator only. The service elevator is accessible from the main loading bay area at 1984 Barrington Street.

Elevator Service

• Five Otis passenger elevators
• 10' x 10" high x 6' x 7" wide x 5' x 3" deep

Five passenger elevators serve Barrington Tower. They are accessed from the lower level of Scotia Square. Two elevators can be accessed from the loading bay but use is limited to those with security card access.

Fire Safety

The fire alarm system consists of a two-stage alarm with voice communication. Upon activation, the alarm sends a signal directly to our security office. The fire department is then immediately called. Also, an emergency team consisting of members of the HDL security and engineering departments are dispatched to begin investigating and assessing the emergency.

Upon activation, the alarm will normally put out a slow ring for approximately five minutes. Should the emergency worsen, a second bell will occur. This bell will ring twice as fast as the first bell. ALL TENANTS ARE TO EVACUATE WHEN THIS BELL RINGS. Halifax Developments will keep building occupants apprised by the voice communication system.

When an alarm sounds, an emergency recall system is activated whereby the elevators automatically return to the Ground Level of the Tower. If the elevator is occupied when the emergency recall system starts, the elevator will return to the main lobby of the tower where passengers can exit the elevator and the building.

Should a fire occur in Barrington Tower, Tenants should pull the nearest fire alarm. Pull stations are located on each floor by each stairwell. When possible, tenants should notify the Customer Service Centre (423-9138) about the fire and its exact location after an evacuation has occurred. Tenants’ first priority should be the safety of all employees and visitors. Tenants should not attempt to fight the fire. Only trained personnel know best how to use the equipment.

Barrington Tower also houses a standpipe system: a pipe that runs from bottom to the top of the building and contains pressurized water. In the event of a fire, fire fighters attach their hoses to the pipe for their water supply. Water hoses and water-type extinguishers are found in glass compartments in the corridor on each floor. Due to extreme pressure, only trained personnel should use hoses. Further protection is available via smoke and heat detectors.

Halifax Developments Limited provide and maintain fire extinguishers as part of our base building standards. Additional extinguishers are the responsibility of the tenant.

Postal Service

Canada Post delivers directly to Tenants’ premises.

A full-service post office is available in Lawton’s in the Lower Level of Scotia Square.

Public Phones

• Lower Level Scotia Square
• Barrier Free access at phone tree adjacent to pedway to Barrington Place Shops

Shipping and Receiving

The HDL Shipping and Receiving Department operates from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 474-6629.

Shipping

Tenants in Barrington Tower who wish to ship freight via transfer companies can make arrangements with the Shipping and Receiving Department. HDL will pick up the freight and deliver it to the loading dock for shipping. A small service charge may apply.

When sending freight please inform the Shipping and Receiving Department if a waybill is required and if a particular transfer company is preferred.

Receiving

The HDL Receiving Department will accept most freight, with the exception of furniture and office equipment, for commercial Tenants in Barrington Tower at its loading bay area at 1984 Barrington Street. If office furniture or equipment arrives, the Tenant will be notified and arrangements made directly with the transfer company. Tenants should note that transfer companies have a 30-minute time limit to unload their freight, unless prior authorization for an extended period is obtained.

HDL freight carts are two feet by four feet and hold up to 350 pounds. If a Tenant is expecting a shipment larger than these specifications, he or she should call Shipping and Receiving to make special arrangements to receive the item(s). Freight for Barrington Tower is delivered the same day it is received, time permitting.

Washrooms

• Two per floor (one female and one male)
• Locked at discretion of NSPI
• Every 3rd floor, Barrier free (Unisex)

Water Fountain

• One chilled water fountain per floor