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Fire Safety

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are available throughout all buildings on every Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ campus. Employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the fire extinguishers in your work area and how to use them. Extinguishing a fire is optional if you know how to use a fire extinguisher, but never compromise your safety to attempt to extinguish a fire, and remember that fire extinguishers are only to be used on incipient (small) fires. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­PD officers and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Building Safety Ambassadors are designated and trained to use fire extinguishers. 

Instructional video:  by NFPA.org

Decorations Policy

All decorations on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ campus, including holiday or temporary occasion decorations, MUST adhere to the following regulations:

  • Must be artificial and labeled flame retardant
  • Must not utilize open flame or heat elements
  • Must be hung at least 24" from the ceiling

Electrical decorations, including lights, must adhere to the following regulations:

  • Must be connected to a 3-pronged extension cord that is UL-rated and fitted with an internal circuit breaker
  • Must be in good repair with no missing bulbs, broken fixtures, frayed cords, etc.
  • Must not be hung within 24" of any flammable material

Decorations which pose a safety risk may be removed by Coordinator of Safety and Risk Management, Facilities Services, or the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­PD.

Fire Safety Resources

  • by FEMA.gov
  • by OSHA.gov
  • by NFPA.gov

Questions
For regarding safety policies on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ campus, contact