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Fire Safety Standards
All buildings on campus are equipped with fire
alarm systems including pull stations, smoke
detectors, fire doors, and/or fire warning
alarms. These systems report directly to
the Public Safety dispatch center located in
the Facilities Building above parking lot E.
Prevention
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Halogen lamps & candles are not
allowed in residence halls or
apartments.
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Do not overload electrical outlets.
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Electrical heaters are not allowed
unless approved by administration.
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The University has a no smoking
policy in all University buildings
including residence halls and
apartments.
To report a fire, call the Public Safety
emergency number 7777. When a fire alarm is
activated, the affected building(s) will be
evacuated. This evacuation is not optional.
Familiarize yourself with the evacuation plan
established for your building and know the
locations of:
·
fire exits
·
fire extinguishers
·
pull stations/boxes
·
smoke detectors
Getting out
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In the event of smoke or fire, contact
Public Safety immediately.
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Feel the door handle. If it is hot, do
not open the door. Go to the window and
call for help
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If the door handle is not hot, open the
door cautiously.
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Check for smoke or fire before leaving
Using a fire extinguisher
To use a fire extinguisher without jeopardizing
your own safety, follow these steps:
P = Pull the pin.
Some units require releasing a lock or
stop latch by
pressing a lever.
A = Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the
source of the fire.
S = Squeeze or pull/press the handle.
S = Sweep the nozzle from side to side
at the base of the fire until it is
out. If it does not extinguish immediately,
leave the area and call
for help.
All fires, even if burned out prior to
discovery, must be reported to Public Safety
and all fire extinguishers that have been
used must be reported to Public Safety in
order that they may be refilled. |
