Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

NOTE: When the building fire system has activated, everyone in the building orcomplex must evacuate.5.94 Fire Safety Room InspectionsIn an effort to help educate residents about fire safety issues in their rooms, and to promotethe safety of students in the residence halls, the Department of Residence Servicesconducts Fire Safety Room Inspections during the third or fourth week of each semester.During the inspections, Resident Assistants (RAs) will enter students’ rooms to visuallylook for fire safety issues to bring to residents’ attention.The Fire Safety Room Inspections will be announced at least 24 hours in advance so thatresidents can arrange to be present if desired. Inspections will be completed by a minimumof two staff members. Staff will only inspect items that are in plain view (no closets,drawers or refrigerators will be opened).Some items that RAs will be looking for include non-permitted lamps, decorations onthe ceiling, smoke detectors covered, candles and incense, unsafe electrical cords, doorwayobstruction and electrical outlet overloading. Information about items that are permitted/not-permittedcan be found in the Hallways Handbook. Students will be expectedto correct any identified safety violation within 24 hours. While RAs are looking for firesafety violations, any other policy violations will be documented accordingly.5.95 Fire Evacuation ProceduresThe following emergency instructions in case of a fire are also posted on the back of thestudent room doors. State law, as well as residence hall policy, requires that all studentsleave the building, including their rooms and/or public areas, whenever a fire alarm issounded.• WALK, do not run, TO THE NEAREST EXIT.• Close the door to contain fire area.• Activate the building fire alarm. Pull the station located by the exit.• Evacuate the building. NEVER USE THE ELEVATOR.• Call 9-1-1 EMERGENCY to give the name of the building and fire location.• Never re-enter a burning building.• Distance yourself from the building (see meeting locations below) to allow firedepartment access.38