Fire Drill Procedures
Cooperation in following the procedures listed below may
be important in saving lives if a fire or similar disaster
should occur. It is the responsibility of every resident to
be familiar with these procedures and observe them if an alarm
sounds.
- Leave lights on.
- Wear a coat and shoes.
- Close and lock room door.
- Proceed to the designated exit point.
- Students not in their own rooms should follow the exit
procedures for the area they are in.
- Assemble outside in the place assigned to the area.
Students who fail to vacate the building during a fire alarm
are subject to disciplinary action.
Fire Safety Equipment
Fire alarm systems and fire safety equipment are provided
for the protection of the residents. The fire extinguishers,
smoke detectors, fire alarm horns, pull stations and emergency
exit signs are critical safety equipment. Tampering with fire
safety equipment can result in criminal prosecution, disciplinary
action and/or contract termination. Where fire sprinklers
exist all sprinkler heads must remain free of obstructions
to allow it to operate properly. Nothing may be attached or
placed against any part of the sprinkler systerm or piping.
All fire alarm systems are directly connected to the Fitchburg
Fire Department for immediate reporting.
Fitchburg State College residence halls are required to hold
a fire drill each semester and all occupants of the building
are required to participate. Failure to participate can result
in disciplinary action.
Holiday Decoration Guidelines
Natural Christmas trees and greens are prohibited from all
residence hall areas. Artifical trees are permitted, although
they must be labeled by the manufacturer as
"Fire Retardant/Resistant". No trees should be greater
than four feet in height. Aluminum or metal trees cannot have
lights or electrical wiring attached to them.
All decoration materials must be flame resistant (i.e. foil
and crepe paper). Door decorations should not exceed more
than one-half the surface of the door on either side. Do not
hang decorations from or cover smoke detectors, heat detectors,
sprinklers, fire alarm horns, fire alarm pull stations, heaters,
radiators or electrical outlets.
The use of angel hair is prohibited.
Candles and other flame carrying devices are not permitted.
Lighting should not be attached to or near flammable material.
(Items should not be hung near smoke detectors, heat detectors,
sprinklers, heaters, radiators, etc.).
No electrical equipment should be attached to the outside
of any building or between rooms.
All electrical equipment must have the Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) label. Only UL labeled surge-supresser outlet strips
are permitted for multiple electrical connections.
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