Fire and Life Safety Violations Division of Housing and Food Service Updated 7/23/05

Fire Safety Policy Tampering with fire and safety equipment is a violation of state law and university regulations Tampering is defined as any action that may damage or interfere with the normal functioning of the fire and life safety system

So, what are some violations?

Items Hanging From Sprinkler Head Hanging items from sprinkler head could cause a malfunction in the sprinkler system. This could discharge up to 30 to 40 gallons of water per minute Note: As of August 2005, there are no sprinklers in Whitis Court and Simkins

Items on Top of Soffit Items stored on top of the soffit could damage sprinkler piping inside. This could also cause a malfunction in the sprinkler system

Propping Door Open According to the State Fire Marshal, all doors must close automatically in order to prevent the spread of a fire.

Other Fire/Life Safety Violations Include: Tampering with smoke detectors Tampering with fire extinguishers Tampering with safety related signage (e.g. evacuation diagrams and exit signs) Tampering with door closers Tampering with fire alarm system (includes sirens, pull stations, lights, etc.)

Household Appliances By order of the University Fire Marshal, the use of any appliance with open heating coils is prohibited Students found in violation of policy will be directed to immediately remove the prohibited items and be subject to disciplinary action, including fines

Toaster Rice Cooker Violations

Other Violations Include Toaster Oven Fry Daddy Crock Pots George Foreman Grills Hot Plates Electric Woks Electric Skillets Hamburger Cookers Bread Cookers Microwaves (other than one provided) Refrigerators (other than one provided) Any appliance with open heating coils Coffee/Drink heaters

Approved Appliances Coffee PotHot Pot

Other Approved Appliances Include: Coffee Grinders Blenders Air Popcorn Poppers Food Dehydrators Juicers Electric Can Openers

Electrical Extensions The Fire Marshal has indicated that use of extension cords or multiple plug converters (multiplug) is prohibited Only Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved power strips with a circuit breaker are allowed

Violations 6-Way MultiplugMultiplug

More violations Daisy ChainHoliday Lights

Still more violations Indoor Extension Cord Outdoor Extension Cord

Approved Electrical Extensions Power Strip With Built-In Circuit Breaker

Approved Electrical Extensions 6-Way Multiplug With Built-In Circuit Breaker Tip: If a multiplug has a green or red light on it, it has a built-in circuit breaker

Banned Objects This category contains all other objects that don’t fall under the other three categories

Candles and Incense Candle With Burned Wick Candle With Unburned Wick

Other Banned Objects Explosives Fireworks Weapons Chinese Lamps Halogen Lamps University Furniture Too much trash Toxic Chemicals Neon Lights Space Heater

Questions about an item? Consult the following resources: –Residence Hall Handbook –Contact Your HC –UT Fire Marshal’s Office Roosevelt Easley Garland Waldrop (Fire Marshal)