Fire Safety

In accordance with Kentucky Fire Prevention Code, it is the policy of the University that a building is to be immediately evacuated upon the activation of the fire alarm system. The Kentucky State University evacuation policy does make exceptions for persons with disabilities that may require assistance during an emergency. The University does the following to ensure fire safety;

• ●Fire evacuation plan: In the event of a fire alarm, all occupants are required by law to evacuate the building. Failure to do so can result in both municipal charges and university sanctions. If you see a fire, pull the fire alarm immediately and leave the building, notify the RA or AC on duty 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.