Know the location of the two exits closest to your area and all potential evacuation routes out of the building. Know the location of the nearest fire alarm and how to use it. Keep all corridors free of flammable materials to prevent rapid fire spread. Never prop open a hallway door, or lock a door that is a fire exit. If you become aware of fire safety equipment that has been vandalized or tampered with, report it to Public Safety.
False alarms cause major problems and risk the safety of building occupants.
If you become aware of someone starting a fire or taking part in a false alarm, please notify the Safety Department immediately. At the sound of a fire alarm, leave your work station, proceed to the nearest exit, and leave the building immediately. Heat or smoke could activate the elevator call system and the elevator could stop on a fire floor. If you are working in a laboratory area and have sufficient time, ensure that your laboratory and experiment are in a safe condition before leaving the area. Report any hazardous conditions to responding fire department personnel.