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“Get Out and Stay Alive”
The Residence Life Student Housing Contract Booklet lists fire safety regulations for residence halls.
Tips for Fire Prevention and Fire Safety
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- Do not overload extension cords, power strips or outlets.
- Get a power strip with an over-current protector.
- Be wary of electrical outlets that are too hot to touch.
- Do not connect multiple extension cords together.· Do not route cords under doors or carpets.
- Do not staple extension cords.
- Look for the UL Mark on any electrical product you use.
- Use light bulbs with correct wattage for lamps.
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- Pay attention when cooking.
- Cook only where rules allow.
- Look for UL-Listed appliances that feature automatic shut-off buttons.· Never plug more than one high-wattage appliance into a single outlet.
- Have plenty of fire-resistant potholders and oven mitts ready for use whilecooking.
- Keep curtains, towels and potholders away from hot surfaces.
- Store solvents and flammable cleaners away from heat sources.
- Keep surfaces clean of grease.
- Never pour water on a grease fire.
- Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher handy.
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- Never ignore a fire alarm.
- Never disable a smoke alarm by removing the battery.· Always call the fire department or 911 immediately.
- Know your building’s escape plan.
- Know two ways to exit the building from your room.
- Memorize the number of doors to the nearest exit.
- Close, but do not lock, doors behind you as you leave the building.
- Protect yourself and your roommates before property and valuables.
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