A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS - Fisher College

General Fire Safety Regulations
The following items are not to be tampered with under any circumstances: heat sensors, smoke detectors, sprinkler
heads, fire alarm pull stations, and fire extinguishers. Should you have a problem with any of the above, please call
Public Safety or notify your Resident Director immediately.
1. Electrical outlets: No “octopus plugs” or extension cords are allowed in the residence halls. No more than two
items may be plugged into the same electrical outlet. Only power strips with surge protectors are allowed in the
residence halls.
2. Heating Vents: The heating vents in rooms are to remain unobstructed. Blocking heating vents could cause an imbalance
in the system and may result in a triggered fire alarm. Should you block a vent that causes a false alarm
in a classroom or in the residence hall, a fine and/or disciplinary action will occur. If you have problems with the
heat in your room in the residence halls, contact Maintenance during regular hours. After hours, please contact
Residential Life or Public Safety staff.
3. Fire Drills/Alarms: There will be periodic fire drills throughout the year. All students are required to vacate the
buildings through the nearest exit upon hearing the alarm. Students who fail to comply with this regulation will face
disciplinary action and may also face criminal prosecution.
4. Holiday decorations: Natural trees are prohibited. No holiday lights or decorative string lights can be used in the
residential halls. Light fixtures cannot have paper lampshades.
5. Wall and ceiling decorations: No more than 1/3 of a wall in a room should be covered. Wall hangings or other
coverings shall not obstruct passageways or cover ceilings. Absolutely nothing is allowed to cover the ceiling, light
fixtures or hang from the sprinkler pipes or heads.
6. Open flames: No open flames, candles or incense are permitted in the residence halls.
7. Room Exits: The pathway in and out of the room must be clear at all times. All rooms with doors and windows
leading to a balcony must leave a clear path to that door and window. Nothing should restrict access to any
balcony doors or windows.
8. Room inspections: Regular announced and/or unannounced fire safety and health inspections will be coordinated
by Residential Life staff, maintenance and/or fire department personnel.
ROOM INSPECTION POLICY
The College reserves the right for its employees (Residential Life, Maintenance, Public Safety, etc.) to enter and
inspect a residence room in the interests of the health, safety, and proper conduct of the residents, or the orderly and
efficient administration and operation of the residential system, or to maintain or repair the premises. Entry may be
made at any time, whether or not the resident is present, and without prior notice to the resident, if emergency, health,
or safety circumstances warrant such entry or to determine whether any substance, material or item is being kept or
used on the premises in any manner prohibited by law or by the rules/regulations of the College or for other purposes
of maintaining law and order. If entry is needed for a scheduled fire safety inspection, then the College will attempt
to inform residents by posting a notice in the residence halls. However, this is only possible in cases where the fire
department has given the College prior notice.
POLICY WITH REGARD TO RESTRICTED AREAS
Residents should be aware that the College specifically prohibits entrance into restricted areas such as roofs, ledges,
fire escapes, balconies, and buildings closed for vacation. Sanctions and fines will be administered when these regulations
are violated.
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