Fire and Life Fire and Life Safety ViolationsSafety ViolationsDivision of Housing and Food Service

Updated 8/3/01

Fire Safety PolicyFire Safety PolicyTampering 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 So, what are some violations?some violations?

Items Hanging From Sprinkler HeadItems Hanging From Sprinkler Head

Hanging items from sprinkler head could cause a malfunction in the sprinkler system. This could discharge up to 15 gallons of water per minute.

Note: As of August 2001, this only applies to Jester, San Jacinto, BRP, and Moore-Hill.

Items on Top of SoffitItems 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.

Note: only applies to Jester, BRP, and Moore-Hill.

Propping Door OpenPropping Door OpenAccording to the State Fire Marshal, all doors

must close automatically in order to prevent the spread of a fire.

Other Fire/Life Safety Violations Other Fire/Life Safety Violations Include: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 AppliancesHousehold AppliancesBy order of the State 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

ViolationsViolations

Other Violations IncludeOther 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 AppliancesApproved Appliances

Coffee Pot Hot Pot

Other Approved Other Approved Appliances Include:Appliances Include:

Coffee GrindersBlendersAir Popcorn PoppersFood DehydratorsJuicersElectric Can Openers

Electrical ExtensionsElectrical 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.

ViolationsViolations6-Way Multiplug Multiplug

More violationsMore violations

Daisy Chain Holiday Lights

Still more violationsStill more violationsIndoor

Extension CordOutdoor

Extension Cord

Approved Electrical Approved Electrical ExtensionsExtensions

Power Strip With Built-In Circuit Breaker

Approved Electrical Approved Electrical ExtensionsExtensions

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 ObjectsBanned ObjectsThis category contains all other objects that

don’t fall under the other three categories.

Candles and IncenseCandles and IncenseCandle With Burned Wick

Candle With Unburned Wick

Other Banned ObjectsOther Banned Objects

Explosives Fireworks Weapons Chinese Lamps Halogen Lamps University Furniture Too much trash. * Toxic Chemicals

Space Heater

Questions about an item?Questions about an item?

Consult the following resources:– Residence Hall Handbook– Contact Your HC– UT Fire Marshal’s Office 471-7989

Roosevelt Easley Garland Waldrop (Fire Marshal)

Fire Safety Inspection Fire Safety Inspection Procedures QuizProcedures Quiz

•Please go here to take the Fire Safety Inspection Procedures Quiz.

•Please complete by August 26, 2002 on your own time; print out a copy of the test and turn in to your Hall Coordinator.