Student Handbook
Fire Safety
To maintain a safe environment for students in the residence halls, several guidelines have been developed concerning fire safety.
Evacuation routes are posted at each entrance to the building. All residence halls have fire protection devices, including smoke detectors, emergency lights, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and exit lights.
The safety of the residents lies heavily on the quality and effectiveness of this equipment. Misuse of fire protection equipment only increases the chance of injury or death to hall residents. Disregarding, tampering with, or misusing any fire protection device will result in immediate disciplinary action and appropriate fines. Students failing to comply with this policy can expect up to a $200 fine.
All residence hall rooms and hallways have smoke detectors; some operate on battery power. If a detector battery goes out, please contact a member of the Residence Life staff, who will assist in getting a replacement. The Residence Life staff will periodically inspect all rooms to ensure the smoke detectors are working properly. Tampering with or disabling a smoke detector will result in a $50 fine.
In case of a fire, please sound the nearest fire alarm and evacuate the building. Evacuation procedures are as follows:
- Know the emergency routes from your room and hall.
- Check to see if your door is hot or has smoke around it. If so, stay in your room and wait to be evacuated by firefighters.
- Shut your door tightly when you leave.