Guide to Residence Living - Framingham State University

VIII. RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The “Judicial Code” governs student conduct and discipline. Framingham
State‟s “Judicial Code” and judicial system are detailed in the “RAM Student
Handbook.” Each student is responsible for knowing and abiding by the
“General Student Conduct Code Regulations” outlined in the “RAM Student
Handbook.” The “RAM Student Handbook” is available online at:
http://www.framingham.edu/student-affairs/at-a-glance/ram-handbook.html
If you need a hard copy of the “RAM Student Handbook,” you may request a
copy through Student Government Association.
(A) FIRE SAFETY
FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES
In the event of a fire, the person discovering the fire should sound the nearest
alarm by breaking the glass or lifting the plastic alarm cover and pulling the fire
bar on the alarm box. That person should then go to the lobby and tell the
security desk attendant, resident assistant, or residence director who is present.
Fire safety efforts on campus rely on a combination of (1) student cooperation,
awareness and responsiveness, (2) emergency response personnel (fire, police
and residence hall staff) preparedness and response and (3) the functioning of
fire equipment.
Students should be aware that fire extinguishers, emergency exit signs, horns,
strobe lights and other fire apparatus are essential. Tampering with fire safety
equipment is illegal and a serious violation of the student conduct code.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING FIRE EMERGENCY INFORMATION, WHICH COULD
SAVE YOUR LIFE:
Never assume an alarm is false. Always evacuate immediately using the
closest exit route.
Do not use the elevator!
Take note of the locations of emergency exit routes, fire extinguishers,
and pull stations in your hall.
Do not open the door if it feels hot. Open all windows and signal for
help. Hang out of your window as far as you safely can in order to get
fresh air. Do not panic and do not jump.
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