Student Life and Housing will conduct two fire drills during the academic year. The sounding of a fire alarm is considered an order to vacate the building. Residents should familiarize themselves with exits and evacuation procedures and follow the directions of staff and fire safety officers. Failure to do so will result in a referral to student conduct.

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Do not tamper with fire alarms, fire detectors, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, or sprinkler systems. Such action, which will result in a response from the local fire department, and is a violation of state and local ordinances. Residents who tamper with fire equipment will be referred to student conduct and may also be subject to possible prosecution. 

During Health and Safety checks, Resident Assistants will look to ensure no room fire alarms are compromised in any way.

FIRE SAFETY: The possession or storage of explosive, flammable, or dangerous substances in the residence hall is prohibited (SEE: Unauthorized Materials). These substances should be stored in the academic building in your studio or in CIA lockers. The possession or burning of incense, candles, plugins, and wax melters are prohibited in the residence hall. 

The doors to the stairwells on each floor are fire doors and are designed to stop the spread of fire and smoke. Residents should not block or wedge the doors open. Areas surrounding appliances must be kept clear to reduce the chance of a fire.