Fire/Emergency Drills

„ Be in possession of or use any firearms, ammunition, fireworks, or other explosives „ Tamper with or cover over fire extinguishers, smoke/heat detectors, fire alarms, etc.

„ Hang tapestries in the rooms or hang anything from the ceiling or sprinkler pipes „ Arrange furniture in such a way that it hinders their ability to exit quickly „ Have electrical appliances for cooking or heating in the room „ Use any electrical cord not UL approved

A faculty member who notes a violation of a Fire Safety Guideline will warn the student(s) responsible, point out the consequences of a continued violation, and may confiscate the item(s) violating the guideline. Students must immediately correct any violations. Continued noncompliance or repeated offenses may result in the student being placed in the Formal Discipline process.

Fire drills are important and necessary. All students and faculty will be expected to treat them with the utmost seriousness. When students hear a fire bell ringing, they should immediately exit the building in a quick and orderly fashion and report directly to the designated area to check-in with the appointed dorm leader or resident faculty member from their building.

When students hear a fire bell ringing, they should report to the following places at the following times: 8:00 am –3:45 pm:

The main field between Orr Commons and the Administration Building, unless in their dormitory (see below).

3:45 pm–9:00 pm:

Outside the building they were in and report to the faculty member in charge of the building.

9:00 pm– 8:00 am:

Cottage: The athletic field in front of the dorm

Highmount: The lawn between the dorm and Art Center road