Consequently, people are more likely to be fatally injured in a fire due to smoke inhalation or gases rather than severe burns incurred from the intense heat. Most building codes require smoke detectors in new and existing structures, including fraternity houses. Carbon monoxide can be odorless, and can therefore attack the human body without the person knowing it. Thousands of people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning while sleeping or relaxing in poorly ventilated areas that are supplied with this gas from a poorly ventilated or malfunctioning furnace, boiler, water heater or other type of flame operated equipment. All detectors purchased must be installed.
Early participation is encouraged.
A check representing the grant reimbursement will be sent to the chapter within five working days upon receipt of a properly completed form. The Housing Commission is offering this program as a service to chapters and house corporations. Every house should be equipped with a properly installed danger detection system. Several documented cases exist in the fraternity world, and some of our chapters in particular, where detection systems prevented bodily injury to fraternity members. The Housing Commission is not responsible for direction or enforcement of safety regulations in the chapter house.