2022-2023 Student Handbook

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Fire Evacuation Procedures

Evacuation procedures are posted on each floor of each residence apartments. These plans and procedures include identification of no less than two evacuation routes and the location of severe weather shelter areas.

In case of a fire or fire drill signal:

  1. Close the door when leaving to prevent fire and smoke from spreading.
  2. Proceed quietly to the nearest exit door.
  3. Walk swiftly. Do not run or push.
  4. Calmly notify all residents in the wing/building and authorities of the fire and the need to evacuate.
  5. After all residents of the wing/building have been notified, leave the building and move to the parking lot or further away if necessary.
  6. Do not return to the building for any reason until the all clear is given by the authorities
  7. Horseplay will not be tolerated during a fire alarm evacuation.

Mandatory Supervised Fire Drills

The purpose of the fire drill is to acquaint residents with a rapid and orderly means of exit during an emergency. Each housing facility conducts one fire drill per semester. All persons in the building are required to participate in the fire drills and evacuate the building through the exit routes. Each on-campus housing facility has one fire evacuation drill annually conducted and evaluated by College Housing with SAU Tech Campus Police each semester.

Portable Electronic Appliances, Smoking, Open Flames, and More

Students living in on-campus or off-campus housing must follow the following rules:

  1. No Smoking.
  2. No lighted candles, incense, or other open flamed devices.
  3. No Cooking in unapproved areas.
  4. No use/possession of space heaters.
  5. No misuse of extension cords.
  6. No tampering with or blocking, covering any fire protection equipment.
  7. No possession of fireworks.
  8. No decorating which involved excessive use of non-fire resistant materials.
  9. Do not attach flammable materials such as paper to light globes.
  10. Do not remain in the building when the fire alarm sounds.
  11. Dispose of room trash.
  12. Do not remove Fire Evacuation Procedures.
  13. Do not remove smoke detectors.