This means by law, the university must comply with the 1988 edition but can be proactive in compliance with current editions of the UFC, which are published every three years. ASU reviews both the 1988 edition and current fire and building code editions to develop, improve and ensure a safer facility, and a safer environment for the university community. Back to top Residential Life Fire Protection To simplify fire code intentions, the fire code targets engineering design controls and administrative controls. Engineering design controls relate to building construction, fire separation, fire detection, fire suppression, and emergency access and egress.
Administrative controls relate to policies, procedures, and training of occupants.
Most fire officials would agree that a fully automatic fire sprinkler system installed and maintained operational throughout a facility is economically and technically the highest level of life and property protection currently available. According to national reports of fire analysis and research related to United States Hotels, Motels, Apartment Complexes, Dormitories, and Fraternity Houses there is no recorded death in a fire incident where the facility is protected and maintained with a fully automatic fire sprinkler system. Statistically, facility fires with no fire sprinkler system average 11.8 deaths per 1,000 fires. ASU has never had a fatality due to a fire in a residence hall. In addition to fire sprinkler systems, the university ensures all Residential Life facilities exceed the UFC 88 edition requirements related to fire separation and fire detection systems in all residential life facilities.