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Fire Prevention

这是一个项目的总清单,应由宿舍人员定期检查,并在必要时保持适当的秩序. 这代表了检查员在每次对大厅进行消防/安全检查时将评估的大多数常规项目. In any event, 这些物品应在建筑物被占用的一年中随时妥善保养.

A. General

EXIT LIGHTS -在适当的地方,点燃,有所有的传说板在适当的地方,方向箭头正确定位等.

STAIRWAY AND CORRIDOR LIGHTS - Shall be lighted and emergency lights charged and ready to use. 灯光不得被遮盖或以任何方式遮挡,以免过度减少地面的光线.

DOORS - Must be operable from inside without the use of a key. Panic bars must operate with no more than 15 pounds of pressure.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS -Shall be in proper locations, easily accessible, fully charged (pressure in “operable” range on gauge), bearing current vendor inspection and service card(s). 所有灭火器必须每年进行供应商检查和维护.

EXTINGUISHER CABINETS - Shall be closed, yet open easily. Extinguishers must be visible and accessible. Glass and all hardware in good condition.

FIRE ALARM - Bell gongs are in place, 火灾报警箱是可接近的,物品不要堆放在距离火灾探测器17英寸的地方. The fire alarm system will be tested at the time of each fire drill. 如果报警系统无法操作,该设备的合格代表必须做以下工作:

  • 单独检查每个检测和报警装置是否正常工作.
  • Repair/replace defective or inoperative components.
  • Check each circuit to ensure continuity and proper operation. Repair as required.
  • Check the operation of the control panel; repair as required to restore to proper operation.
  • Check the condition of stand-by-power supply, if any. 按要求维修/更换部件,使其恢复正常工作状态.
  • 向大学提供一份书面证明,详细说明已完成的所有工作,并声明该系统在检查结束时完全可操作.

EXITS -内部和外部出口应始终保持畅通. 所有走廊和其他出口通道应保持畅通无阻, including such temporary obstacles as litter, furniture, 在紧急情况下可能妨碍从宿舍出口的电线或其他物品.

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS -任何类型的易燃液体不得存放在宿舍内. All flammable paints, solvents, 燃料和清洁剂应储存在学校宿舍外适当的不可燃储存建筑中.

B. Electrical

电器应贴有美国保险商实验室(UL)或工厂互助(FM)的标签,表明它们已经过测试并通过安全操作.

应定期检查所有电器和电线,以确保其处于适当和安全的状态.

确保所有电气设备在出厂时都配备了接地线(3脚),并连接了插头组,以确保在任何时候都有适当的接地路径. 除非采用下列方法之一建立了适当的接地通道,否则不得使用需要接地的器具:

  • Direct connection to an approved grounding (three-hole) receptacle.
  • Connection, where necessary on a temporary basis, 通过一套有足够导体尺寸的接地延长线连接到认可的接地插座,以满足供电需要.
  • 通过认可的接地适配器连接到认可的接地插座,该适配器已经过适当的固定和测试,以确保完整和足够的接地路径.

所有接地墙插座和延伸装置应定期测试接地能力. 有关如何在学校房屋内进行此类测试的信息,可通过联系位于埃德蒙地区的消防局获得.

  • All heating appliances such as irons, coffee pots, etc.,应放置在远离可燃材料的不燃表面. They should be disconnected when not in use and/or unattended.
  • 除持牌电工外,不得以任何方式修改保险丝板和电线. 保险丝的尺寸不应超过电路的设计额定值.
  • Gasoline shall not be used as a cleaning agent. It shall not be stored or used within the school housing.
  • 延长线应通过国家认可的测试中心(UL)的认证, FM) or approved by a licensed electrician.
  • 不应使用延长线代替所需的额外永久插座. 允许带有内置15安培断路器的延长带.

延长线的尺寸应等于或大于它所服务的电器的布线尺寸. Extension cords shall be used as a substitute for fixed wiring of the residence hall; where installed in run-through holes in walls, ceiling or floors; where installed in run-through doorways, windows or similar openings; where attached to building surfaces; where concealed behind walls, ceilings or floors.

There shall be no open splices, frayed wiring, cracked insulation, open taps, 有缺陷的设备或线路中允许的其他缺陷. 在任何情况下,宿舍楼的延长线或电器供电线都不得没有接头或胶带. Damage extension or power supply cords shall be discarded. 损坏的延长线或电源线的插头组可以通过更换相同或等效的认可部件来修复, properly installed.

An extension cord shall be used to service only an appliance. 延长线和电线不应盖在钉子上, 管道和固定装置也不应在地毯下运行,否则可能会导致不寻常的和未注意到的磨损.

  • All light and other switches, receptacles, 接点和其他配电箱应始终有适当的盖板和盖板. 丢失或损坏的盖板和盖板应立即用经批准的更换部件进行更换.
  • 宿舍内的电器电源插座不得超载. 每个可用的插座连接只应连接一个器具, avoiding the use of cub taps and multiple-tap extension sets.
  • All lighting fixtures shall be equipped with proper covers. Exposed light bulbs should have safety guards.

If a fire occurs: please notify Campus Police at (405) 425-5500 or 911. Then let your hall director know.