Family, Graduate, and Single Student Apartment Safety Information
Safety regulations are based upon common causes of fires in residential structures. They provide you with information to make you and your home fire–safe. If you have questions or desire further information on fire prevention or fire survival, please give your University Fire Department a call at 335–1766.
- Portable space heaters are not permitted.
- Heat producing appliances such as lamps, grow lights, or sun lamps, should not be operated in confined spaces or in close proximity to combustible material.
- Electric cooking equipment such as hot plates and coffee pots must be placed on a non–combustible surface.
- Do not burn candles near combustible material. When using candles, keep a close watch on them.
- All exit-ways, hallways, doorways, stair-ways, landings, and walkways must be kept free at all times of obstructions or impediments to quick exit. This includes aisles in storage rooms. The University reserves the right to remove items that create a hazard.
- Apartments must be kept free from accumulation of rubbish and unwanted items.
- Keep areas near electrical baseboard heaters (Nez Perce and Columbia) clear of combustible materials at all times.
- All ash trays must be non-combustible. Do not use waste baskets as ash trays.
- Kitchen vent hoods, filters, ovens, and burners must be cleaned regularly and kept free of grease build–up.
- Park vehicles no closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant.
- Keep electrical cords maintained in good condition.
- Do not use extension cords as a substitute for fixed wiring. Do not run extension cords through walls, ceilings, floors, doorways, or windows. Extension cords should not be compressed, coiled, or constitute a tripping hazard.
- Multiple outlet devices which plug directly into outlets are not permitted.
- Extension cords must be no less than 16 gauge. Extension cords used with grounded electrical systems must have three–wire, three–prong, ground protection.
- Electrical wires or fixtures must not be altered or modified.
- Electrical face plates must be replaced if damaged or missing.
- Electrical breaker or fuse panels must be readily accessible and clearly marked. If they are not marked, notify Housing Services Maintenance.
- Test the operation of each battery–powered smoke detector to ensure performance, and change batteries when necessary.
- Holiday decorations must be fireproofed or non-combustible
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