Housing Facility Fire Safety Policies and Information

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1 Annual Fire Safety Report 2016 Housing Facility Fire Safety Policies and Information Electrical Appliances and Safety In order to insure maximum health and safety standards in residential areas, several categories of electrical appliances have been established. Those categories are as follows: Prohibited Appliances (which may NOT be used or stored in residence halls) including but not limited to: coffee makers, toasters, toaster ovens, convection ovens, electric skillets, waffle or crepe pans, crock pots, hot plates, hamburger makers, space heaters, and electric blankets. Kitchen-only Appliances (which may be stored in rooms, but ONLY USED in kitchen facilities): oil popcorn poppers and George Foreman grills. Room Appliances (which may be used and stored in student rooms): musical instruments, hair dryers, fans, blenders, hot-air popcorn poppers, irons and single cup coffee makers without an open heating surface. Lighting Regulations and Safety: The University does not permit the use of halogen lamps or any other light that produces excessive heat in the student residential areas. Overhead, or room, lights may not be covered with any material. Though neon lights are permitted within residential areas, they may not be placed in windows or be seen from the exterior of the building. LED and CFL lightbulbs are encouraged when possible. Refrigerators that meet university standards (4.0 c.ft.) and are Energy Star rated are permitted. Microwaves (between watts) are allowed in residential areas. The university reserves the right to remove and/or confiscate any appliance or device it deems unsafe or problematic to a facility s electrical system. All confiscated items will be held by the Residence Director (RD) until arrangements are made to return the item to the student, at which time it must be permanently removed from campus, such as a university break or holiday. Electrical Extensions In accordance with the direction of the fire marshal, the use or possession of 2-prong extension cords, multiple plugs, or multiple plug converters is prohibited within all of the residential areas. The fire marshal has approved the use of Underwriter s Laboratories (UL) approved power strips with circuit breakers. In addition, 3-prong extension cords not longer than 12 feet in length are also permitted. Longer extension cords may be stored in residential rooms (e.g., as needed for musical equipment), but may not be in use. Please contact your Resident Assistant (RA) if you are unsure if your power strip or extension cord is permissible. Smoking Smoking is not allowed anywhere on Belmont s campus. Candle, Incense, Open Flame Candles are not permitted within the residence halls or apartments. Any type of open flame or the presence of such items (candles, incense, tiki lamps and torches, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Even unused (decorative) candles/incense (with or without wicks) are prohibited in Belmont facilities. The presence of any type of open flame (or evidence of a flame) in university property will result in confiscation of the item and referral l to the disciplinary system. Scentsy brand wax warmers are permitted.

2 Annual Fire Safety Report 2016 Emergency Procedures Belmont University is committed to equipping you with tools to aid in your safety in the event of an on-campus emergency. Below is a list of common emergency procedures; however, a detailed list of emergencies and procedures is available on My Belmont (in Campus Security & Safety), titled Campus Emergency Plan. Please familiarize yourself with all emergency procedures. Fire Evacuation Every time a fire alarm is activated, all residents must exit the building unless they have been notified prior to the event that it is not necessary to evacuate (as in testing of the alarms, etc.) If there is a fire or activated alarm in the building: 1. Evacuate the building using the stairs (NEVER use the elevator) 2. If the smoke is thick, crawl close to the floor to avoid smoke inhalation. 3. Make your way to the designated exterior gathering area and then alert emergency response personnel 4. (If alarm has not been activated) Call Campus Security at (615) If reporting the emergency, state your name, building, location of fire (wing, floor, room, etc.) and nature of the fire (laundry, equipment, mattress, etc.) If possible, stay on the line for questions, if it is safe to do so. Campus Security will contact the Nashville Fire Department. Designated exterior gathering areas during a fire: Housing Facility Name Evacuation Location Bear House/Patton The Lawn near Baskin Law Building Belmont Commons Parking lot of 15th Ave. Annex/Law Building Bruin Hills Inside Bruin Hills Clubhouse Dickens Hall Parking area between Buildings 8-9 in the Hillside Hail Hall Inner circle of campus/quad Heron Hall Inner circle of campus/quad Buildings th Ave. parking lot, Building 6-9 parking lot between Buildings 6-9 and Hillside Bruin Hills Horrell Hall Gravel lot at corner of 15 th and Bernard. Kennedy Hall Parking lot between Maddox and The Lawn Maddox Hall The South Lawn (Grassy area in front of Wright/Maddox) Pembroke Hall Inner circle of campus/quad Potter Hall The Lawn near Baskin Law Building Thrailkill Hall Between Building 6 of Hillside and Thrailkill Parking Garage Russell Hall Grassy area beside Bruin Hills Wright Hall The South Lawn (Grassy area in front of Wright/Maddox) If you are trapped in a building during a fire: 1. If you cannot get out of the building, go to the refuge area in the stairwell. 2. If there is a fire in the hallway, stay in your room, close the doors, dial Campus Security at (615) and stand close to the window to signal for help. 3. Put something in the window to alert emergency responders to your location. 4. If smoke is entering the room through the cracks in the door, stuff wet clothes in the cracks. 5. Stay close to the floor to avoid smoke inhalation, but continue to shout and peek out through the window to alert emergency responders.

3 Annual Fire Safety Report 2016 Fire Drills Fire drills are conducted at least twice per year for all residence halls. Apartment complexes do not have fire drills at this time. Fire Safety Education Floor meetings in Residence Halls review emergency evacuation procedures, safety policy review, and Health and Safety Inspections. RAs and RDs attend training sessions regularly on emergency procedures, including fire safety and response. Residence Hall Fire Safety Information The following link contains additional information about the Residence Hall s Fire Safety Measures or contact the Office of Risk Management and Compliance at (615) or riskmanagement@belmont.edu. Report a Fire Per federal law, Belmont University is required to annually disclose statistical data on all fires that occur in oncampus student housing facilities. Listed below are the non-emergency numbers to call to report fires that have already been extinguished in on-campus student housing. These are fires for which you are unsure whether Belmont Campus Security may already be aware. If you find evidence of such a fire or if you hear about such a fire, please contact one of the following: Belmont University Campus Security (615) Belmont University Residence Life (615) When calling, please provide as much information as possible about the location, date, time and cause of the fire.

4 Annual Fire Safety Report 2016 Fire Statistics Housing Facility Name 2013 Fire Drills 2013 Fires 2014 Fire Drills Fires Fire Drills Fires Fire Drills Bear/ Patton Hall *Belmont Commons *Bruin Hills Dickens Hall Hail Hall Heron Hall *Hillside Horrell Hall Kennedy Hall Maddox Hall Pembroke Hall Potter Hall Thrailkill Hall Russell Hall Wright Hall Fires *Gray shaded rows represent apartment complexes, where fire drills are not performed, due to individual apartments being alarmed separately. **Blue shaded areas represent resident halls that were not built at the time of the drills. Fire Log 2015 Date Reported Nature of Fire Date of Fire Time of Fire 9/15/2015 Dryer Lint Caught on Fire 9/15/ :15 AM Location Patton basement laundry room 11/9/2015 Battery charger caught fire 11/9/2015 7:09 PM Patton 1st floor To obtain a copy of the Daily Fire Log, contact the Office of Risk Management and Compliance at (615) or riskmanagement@belmont.edu. For information on residence halls on campus, go to Residence Hall Building Information.

5 Annual Fire Safety Report 2016 Statistics and Related Information Regarding Fires in Residential Buildings for 2016 Number of Injuries Number Total Fires Fire requiring of Deaths Residential Facilities in Each Cause of Fire Number treatment at Related Building Medical to Fire Facility Value of Property Damage Caused by Fire Belmont Commons Delmar Ave 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Bruin Hills Apartments Bernard Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Dickens Hall Bernard Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Hail Hall E Belmont Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Heron Hall E Belmont Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Hillside Apartments - Bernard Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Horrell Hall Bernard Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Kennedy Hall th Ave South 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Maddox Hall th Ave South 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Pembroke Hall E Belmont Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Potter Hall E Belmont Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Thrailkill Hall Bernard Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Russell Hall Bernard Circle 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A Wright Hall th Ave South 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A

6 Building Name: Maddox Hall Year Built: 1985 Capacity: 152 Construction Type: Reinforced concrete slab, CMU walls, flat roof concrete slab. MADDOX HALL

7 WRIGHT HALL Building Name: Wright Hall Year Built: 1966 Capacity: 198 Construction Type: Reinforced concrete slab, CMU walls, flat roof concrete slab. None None N/A

8 Building Name: Kennedy Hall Year Built: 2003 Capacity: 200 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. KENNEDY HALL and smoke/heat detectors located in individual sleeping rooms, corridors, common areas and the fire alarm system annually. for portable Fire Extinguishers. random. All fire drills are evaluated for their effectiveness by Residence Life staff and the Office of Risk Management and Compliance.

9 Building Name: Thrailkill Hall Year Built: 2005 Capacity: 324 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. THRAILKILL HALL

10 Building Name: Pembroke Hall Year Built: 1913 Capacity: 127 Construction Type: Reinforced concrete slab, wood 2 x 4 walls, flat roof concrete slab. PEMBROKE HALL Notifier

11 HERON HALL Building Name: Heron Hall Year Built: 1916 Capacity: 106 Construction Type: Reinforced concrete slab, wood 2 x 4 walls, wood roof joists on masonry bearing walls. Notifier

12 Building Name: Hail Hall Year Built: 1923 Capacity: 77 Construction Type: Reinforced concrete slab, wood 2 x 4 walls, flat roof concrete slab. HAIL HALL Notifier

13 Building Name: Potter Hall Year Built: 2009 Capacity: 225 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. POTTER HALL

14 Building Name: Bear House Year Built: 2010 Capacity: 313 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. BEAR HOUSE

15 Building Name: Patton Hall Year Built: 2010 Capacity: 188 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. PATTON HALL

16 Building Name: Dickens Hall Year Built: 2012 Capacity: 296 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. DICKENS HALL

17 Building Name: Horrell Hall Year Built: 2013 Capacity: 187 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. HORRELL HALL Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections: Fire extinguishers located in residence halls are inspected monthly by Belmont University maintenance staff. A certified vendor in accordance with NFPA 10,

18 Building Name: Russell Hall Year Built: 2014 Capacity: 412 Construction Type: Pre-stressed concrete slab, steel stud walls and roof joists. RUSSELL HALL Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection: Individual components of the fire alarm system are tested annually by a certified fire alarm Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections: Fire extinguishers located in residence halls are inspected monthly by Belmont University maintenance staff. Annual inspection is conducted by certified vendor in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

19 Building Name: Hillside Apartments Year Built: 1998 Capacity: 402 Construction Type: Reinforced concrete slab, steel stud walls & steel roof joists. HILLSIDE APTS Portable Fire Extinguishers: Not Required Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections: Drills: Fire drills are not performed in the apartment complexes.

20 BRUIN HILLS Building Name: Bruin Hills Year Built: 1940 Capacity: 126 Construction Type: Wood stud wall construction. Brick exterior firebreak CMU walls between connected units. None General Description: Each apartment has (3) 100 v/battery backup smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher. Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection: None None N/A Drills: Fire Drills are not performed in the apartment complexes.

21 Building Name: Belmont Commons Year Built: 1994 Capacity: 120 Construction Type: Reinforced concrete slab, steel stud walls & steel roof joists. BELMONT COMMONS Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection: Individual components of the fire alarm system are tested annually by a certified fire alarm Portable Fire Extinguishers: Not required Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections: Drills: Fire Drills are not performed in the apartment complexes.