Fire and Life Safety for Residents
All student residents (undergraduate and graduate) must be offered information regarding fire and life safety while residing in campus owned buildings.
This short video will describe basic instructions to follow in the event of a fire or evacuation of a building.
Electrical Safety
Only UL-listed power strips with an on/off switch and built-in surge protection are permitted in residence halls. Extension cords, outlet splitters, plug-in multi-outlet adapters, power towers, bed risers or headboards with outlets, and similar electrical devices are prohibited and may be confiscated.
A good rule is: if a device adds outlets but does not provide UL-listed surge protection, an integrated switch, and circuit protection, it should be treated as prohibited.
E-scooters & e-bikes are indoor fire hazards
For personal safety and the safety of others, e-scooters, e-bikes and similar devices may not be used, stored or charged indoors in residence halls, offices or campus buildings.
Here’s what you need to know:
- E-scooters and similar devices may be locked and stored at a bike rack or taken home over academic breaks.
- E-scooters and similar devices must be registered with Transportation and Parking Services.
- E-scooters, e-bikes or other similar devices found indoors on University-owned property may be confiscated.
The National Fire Protection Agency website provides additional information and a tip sheet on safety awareness for e-bikes and e-scooters. Small vehicle storage guidelines, safety tips and a downloadable PDF on safety guidelines can be found on the Parking and Transportation Policies, Procedures & Forms website.
If you have questions about Transportation and Parking Services policies call 336.758.7275.
NFPA Cooking Safety
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has developed a series of cooking safety sheets that provide some basics for keeping safe in the kitchen and while grilling.
