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

3. 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

4. So, what are some violations?

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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.)

9. 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

10. Toaster Rice Cooker Violations

11. 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

12. Approved Appliances Coffee PotHot Pot

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

14. 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

15. Violations 6-Way MultiplugMultiplug

16. More violations Daisy ChainHoliday Lights

17. Still more violations Indoor Extension Cord Outdoor Extension Cord

18. Approved Electrical Extensions Power Strip With Built-In Circuit Breaker

19. 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

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

21. Candles and Incense Candle With Burned Wick Candle With Unburned Wick

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

23. Questions about an item? Consult the following resources: –Residence Hall Handbook –Contact Your HC –UT Fire Marshal’s Office471-7989 Roosevelt Easley Garland Waldrop (Fire Marshal)