when it is safe to do so. Any fire, even if extinguished, should be reported to University Police immediately.

False alarms will lead not only to disciplinary action by the University, but to prosecution by local authorities. Fire drills are also held to instruct residents in the safe, quick, and orderly evacuation of residence halls. Floor plans are posted on each hallway illustrating escape routes for each hall. Evacuation plans are located in every campus building; in addition, every residence hall dorm room has a copy of the evacuation plan on the back of every door.

• ●Fire extinguishers and fire alarms: Every building on campus has a fire alarm system and extinguishers easily accessible.
• ●Safety inspections: Fire equipment is inspected annually by a preferred vendor, as well as monthly fire extinguisher inspections, monthly emergency egress and exit sign inspections, and annual alarm testing.
• ●Portable Electrical Appliances and Open Flames policy: Lighted candles or other burning materials (incense) are a major cause of fire and may not be used in student rooms. Because of the danger of fire, only certain electrical appliances are permitted in student rooms.

Students may have radios, stereos, televisions, clocks, lamps, hair dryers, electric razors, coffee pots with automatic shut-offs and personal fans. Refrigerators over three feet tall and microwaves drawing more than 700 watts, hot plates, toaster ovens, other open-burner cooking units, ceiling fans, and electric space heaters are not permitted. The residence hall staff has the authority to remove unauthorized or potentially dangerous electrical devices from residence halls.

Fire Incident Report

Fires – On Campus Student Housing Facilities

• Chandler Hall 203 University Dr.
• Kentucky Hall 205 University Dr.
• McCullin Hall 409 University Dr.
• Combs Hall 411 University Dr.
• Hunter Hall 106 Jackson Dr.
• Whitney Young Hall 106 S. University Dr.