Fire Equipment and Safety Fire Alarms
In order to protect yourself, and possibly save your life and the lives of others, you must assume that there is a fire when an alarm sounds. All students must evacuate the building when a fire alarm is sounded. Failure to evacuate during a fire alarm will subject the student to University disciplinary action and/or civil action. Pulling a false alarm is a violation of both University policy and civil law. Anyone found pulling a false fire alarm will be subject to University sanctions and/or civil action. If your smoke alarm is inoperable, submit a Maintenance Request.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are located in all hallways. They are to be used only in the event of fire.
Sprinkler System
Sprinkler heads are installed in the trash rooms and lower level of McElroy E Hall. Extreme heat or trauma directed toward a sprinkler head will activate the sprinkler system and fire alarm system. When the fire alarm system is activated, the area must be evacuated. Large volumes of water will flow out of the sprinkler head. Damage to the surrounding area will occur.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are an essential part of the fire safety system. Residents' bedrooms are equipped with smoke detectors that sound independently. Residents are responsible for ensuring their smoke detectors are connected and operational at all times. Residents should test smoke detectors the first Monday of every month. Disabling or removing smoke detectors will result in disciplinary action. If your smoke detector is inoperable, submit a Maintenance Request (MR).
Tampering with Fire Equipment
Fire safety equipment that has been tampered with may fail to operate correctly in an emergency. This could prove fatal. Tampering with fire safety equipment (including, but not limited to, fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinkler heads, and exit signs) when there is not a fire or any reason to believe that one exists will result in disciplinary action, civil penalties and possible eviction.
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