Fire safety policies and procedures are published in the Guidebook To Residence Living issued to every resident student, and on the University Intra-net Web site. Fire alarm pull-stations, fire extinguishers, and evacuation directions are strategically located throughout each residence facility. Testing of systems and equipment is done regularly throughout the year. Every resident student is assigned a personal telephone that is equipped with a one-button emergency connection to Campus Security. Smoking of tobacco is prohibited in all common areas of residence halls.
Smoking is permitted in individual resident rooms upon agreement of all roommates.
Violators face disciplinary action including possible expulsion from residence and criminal prosecution. Evacuation during fire drills and activated alarms is strictly enforced. Every bedroom, living quarter and common area is opened and checked during an evacuation. Violators face disciplinary action and fines. Unannounced safety checks are conducted every semester in each resident living quarter.