RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES
Fire Regulations
Tampering with fire-fighting equipment or alarm systems is considered a serious offense. Offenses such as the discharging of a fire extinguisher or not vacating the building when the alarm sounds, even though an offender may have playful rather than malicious motives, will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action and fines.
To ensure the safety and protection of the entire University community, the following precautions and standards must be observed:
- Candles and incense are prohibited in students’ rooms.
- With the exception of suites in Knight Hall and individual units within apartment-style housing, smoking is not permitted in any residence hall room or public area within University housing.
- Fire doors within the residence halls may not be propped open.
- Materials may not be placed over exit signs, fire doors, or any electrical light fixture, including those in student rooms.
- Displays and/or decorations of paper, dried vegetation, corrugated cardboard, or light plastics are prohibited.
- Hallway and exit lights must be on at all times.
- Decorations for various holidays must meet the standards of safety published by the Student Affairs Office.
- When the fire alarm sounds, everyone must evacuate the building. The Area Coordinator in each residence hall is responsible for fire drills, which are held on a regular basis. Fire alarm boxes are located on each corridor.
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