When the fire alarm sounds, faculty and academic professionals are to see that all persons leave the classroom, office, or other location immediately and leave the building through the closest exit. They are to advise all students to avoid elevators, as elevators are operable by emergency rescue personnel only, and assist individuals who are disabled to the nearest exit or to the nearest designated area of refuge. No one should reenter the building until fire and police officers have declared it safe. Normally fire alarm tests are announced in advance, and, whenever possible, tests are conducted when classes are not in session.
All fire alarms are to be considered genuine, and the building is to be evacuated without delay.