To best ensure fire safety of residents and other clientele of Oklahoma State University, sprinklers have been installed in various buildings, including residence halls. To support the proper care of this life safety equipment, vandalism, tampering, or reckless action that causes sprinklers to discharge will result in serious penalties. Such behavior will be treated the same as reporting a false fire alarm.
Sprinklers are to be activated automatically only in case of fire-related emergencies.
Under no circumstances may sprinklers be painted or in any way obstructed. Objects may not be hung or draped from sprinkler apparatus. Sprinklers activated during an emergency are to be turned off only by authorized fire safety personnel. No one may commit acts which endanger the proper functioning of sprinkler systems. Violations of this regulation may result in both judicial and administrative disciplinary actions.