Hallways Handbook - Kent State University
Hallways Handbook - Kent State University
Hallways Handbook - Kent State University
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3.75 Fire Extinguishers<br />
Fire extinguishers are placed in all buildings at strategic locations for extinguishing small<br />
fires. Fire extinguishers should not be tampered with or used for purposes other than extinguishing<br />
fires. It is illegal to use this equipment for anything other than firefighting. Violations<br />
will result in disciplinary action.<br />
3.76 Sprinkler Systems<br />
Centennial Court, Engleman Hall, Korb Hall, Tri-Towers, Twin Towers, Johnson Hall,<br />
Stopher Hall and the first floors of Dunbar and Prentice Hall:<br />
Rooms and corridors are equipped with heat-activated sprinkler heads connected to the fire<br />
alarm systems. Tampering with, covering, hanging items from or removing any part of the<br />
sprinkler system will result in disciplinary action.<br />
3.77 Smoke Detectors<br />
System smoke detectors are installed in the sleeping rooms and hallways in all residence<br />
halls. These smoke detectors are connected to the fire alarm system for the building. When<br />
the room smoke detector is activated the smoke detector will start sounding. However, the<br />
building fire system may not sound; if this happens please close your door, leave your room<br />
and call the <strong>Kent</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> Police at 330-672-2212. Do not re-enter your room until<br />
the smoke detector stops sounding.<br />
There should be an 18-inch clearance around any fire safety device. This includes smoke<br />
detectors, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and pull stations. Do not hang or attach anything<br />
to these devices.<br />
Tampering with any fire safety device including covering a device (smoke detector, room<br />
speaker, sprinkler system, etc.) will result in disciplinary action.<br />
NOTE: When the building fire system has activated, everyone in the<br />
building or complex must evacuate.<br />
3.8 Power Outage<br />
If a power outage occurs, residents should stay in their rooms and remain calm. Residence<br />
hall staff members will make frequent rounds until the power returns. A power outage in no<br />
way alters the regulation that prohibits the burning of candles or any open-flame device in<br />
residence hall rooms.<br />
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