Fire
safety in a residence hall or apartment is everyone’s responsibility.
Residents must follow the following fire safety procedures:
- Turn off electric blankets, irons, lamps and curling irons right after use.
- Never cover lamps with bed clothing to avoid bothering your roommate.
- Never cover wall heaters with clothing (to dry them).
- Keep hallways, stairwells, and exit paths clear at all times.
Some things are prohibited:
- Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Trevecca campus.
- Candles, incense, and other open flame devices are not allowed in residence halls or apartments.
- Do not overload circuits by plugging too many appliances into one
outlet. If two or more appliances with a cumulative wattage of more
than 1,500 watts are used, you must have an Underwriter
Laboratory-approved power strip with a built-in circuit breaker (15 amp
or less).
Report all violations or fire hazards to the RA immediately and follow these actions if a fire occurs:
- If you discover a fire, sound the alarm and immediately vacate the building.
- If your clothing catches on fire, drop to the floor and roll out the fire.
- ALWAYS take fire alarms seriously, and vacate the building by assigned routes.
