Fire Safety

2.22 | Fire Safety

2.22.A | Persons who jeopardize the security or safety of any resident will be subject to severe disciplinary action. Tampering with fire equipment, or acts of arson, can result in civil prosecution, disciplinary measures, and/or possible fines.

2.22.B | When a fire alarm sounds, all individuals in the area are expected to proceed to the nearest exit, stand at least 100 feet from the building and should never impede emergency responders' ability to reach the building. Failing to evacuate a building, or to take the first opportunity to evacuate a building, anytime a fire alarm is sounded will result in a disciplinary sanction. Additionally, causing the fire alarm to sound due to negligence, by tampering with equipment, or unsafe practices (i.e., overloading circuits, use of unauthorized cooking appliances, negligence, use of inappropriate extension cords, power taps, etc.) may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, renumeration of fees assessed by local authorities.

2.22.C | Fire Drills: The University will hold fire drills to acquaint the people with fire evacuation procedures. All people all required to follow directions during the drills. Failure to evacuate the building may result in disciplinary action, a monetary fine, and/or a possible suspension.

2.22.D | Fire Equipment: It is imperative that fire and safety equipment functions properly when it is needed, the following acts are prohibited:

1. Tampering or playing with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, exit lights, emergency lights, or door and door frame fire-rating labels.
2. Tampering with or pulling a firm alarm under false pretense.
3. Removing smoke detector batteries, or otherwise rendering a smoke detector inoperable.
4. Proping open or impeding fire doors.
5. Obstructing halls and stairwells with furniture, debris, and other materials.
6. Hanging objects from smoke detectors or sprinklers.
7. Presence on fire escapes in non-emergency situations.

2.22.E | Smoke Detectors: All rooms and offices are equipped with smoke detectors. People that see a problem with their smoke detector should contact the maintenance staff or building staff immediately. Disciplinary action will result if the smoke detector is removed or otherwise renders the detector inoperative. Disciplinary action could also result for persons who cause potential fire hazards through unsafe practices (i.e., overloading circuits, use of inappropriate extension cords, power taps, use of unauthorized cooking appliances, etc.).

2.22.F | Sprinkler Systems: The University is not responsible for damage caused by the sprinkler system. Residents who cause the system to active will be held accountable for any damage caused to their personal property, other residents' property, and to university property. Residents tampering with the system will be fined based on state regulations and will face disciplinary and possible legal action. Sprinkler systems are very sensitive. Please be aware of the following:

1. Never cover a sprinkler head.
2. Do not hang items from the sprinkler head or piping.
3. Sprinkler heads may head be obstructed or altered. 
4. Nothing may be stored within 18 inches of the sprinkler head.
5. Any items that hits the sprinkler head may cause it to activate. 
6. The sprinkler system is activated by contact or heat, not smoke.

2.22.G | Open Flames: No items that have open flames, flammable fuels, heat producing lamps or open coils may be used in any campus building. This includes, but is not limited to, candles, lanterns, heat lamps, heaters, and incense. These items will be confiscated immediately.

2.22.H | Lithium Batteries: Any electronic devices that house a lithium battery pose a fire hazard and are not permitted inside of university buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, hover boards, electric scooters.