Fire and Life
Safety Violations
Division of Housing and Food Service
Updated 8/3/01
Fire Safety Policy
Tampering with fire and safety equipment is
a violation of state law and university
regulations.
Tampering is defined as any action that may
damage or interfere with the normal
functioning of the fire and life safety
system.
So, what are
some violations?
Items Hanging From Sprinkler Head
 Hanging items from
sprinkler head could
cause a malfunction in
the sprinkler system.
This could discharge
up to 15 gallons of
water per minute.
 Note: As of August 2001, this
only applies to Jester, San
Jacinto, BRP, and Moore-Hill.
Items on Top of Soffit
 Items stored on top of
the soffit could
damage sprinkler
piping inside. This
could also cause a
malfunction in the
sprinkler system.
 Note: only applies to Jester,
BRP, and Moore-Hill.
Propping Door Open
According to the State Fire Marshal, all doors
must close automatically in order to prevent
the spread of a fire.
Other Fire/Life Safety Violations
Include:
Tampering with smoke detectors.
Tampering with fire extinguishers.
Tampering with safety related signage (e.g.
evacuation diagrams and exit signs).
Tampering with door closers.
Tampering with fire alarm system (includes
sirens, pull stations, lights, etc.).
Household Appliances
By order of the State Fire Marshal, the use
of any appliance with open heating coils is
prohibited. Students found in violation of
policy will be directed to immediately
remove the prohibited items and be subject
to disciplinary action, including fines.
Violations
Toaster
Rice Cooker
Other Violations Include
 Toaster Oven
 Fry Daddy
 Crock Pots
 George Foreman
Grills
 Hot Plates
 Electric Woks
 Electric Skillets
 Hamburger Cookers
 Bread Cookers
 Microwaves (other
than one provided)
 Refrigerators (other
than one provided)
 Any appliance with
open heating coils
 Coffee/Drink heaters
Approved Appliances
Coffee Pot
Hot Pot
Other Approved
Appliances Include:
Coffee Grinders
Blenders
Air Popcorn Poppers
Food Dehydrators
Juicers
Electric Can Openers
Electrical Extensions
The Fire Marshal has indicated that use of
extension cords or multiple plug converters
(multiplug) is prohibited.
Only Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL)
approved power strips with a circuit breaker
are allowed.
Violations
6-Way Multiplug
Multiplug
More violations
Daisy Chain
Holiday Lights
Still more violations
Indoor
Extension Cord
Outdoor
Extension Cord
Approved Electrical
Extensions
Power Strip With Built-In
Circuit Breaker
Approved Electrical
Extensions
6-Way Multiplug With
Built-In Circuit
Breaker
Tip: If a multiplug has a green
or red light on it, it has a built-in
circuit breaker
Banned Objects
This category contains all other objects that
don’t fall under the other three categories.
Candles and Incense
Candle With
Burned Wick
Candle With
Unburned Wick
Other Banned Objects
Space Heater
 Explosives
 Fireworks
 Weapons
 Chinese Lamps
 Halogen Lamps
 University Furniture
 Too much trash. *
 Toxic Chemicals
Questions about an item?
Consult the following resources:
– Residence Hall Handbook
– Contact Your HC
– UT Fire Marshal’s Office
Roosevelt Easley
Garland Waldrop (Fire Marshal)
471-7989
Fire Safety Inspection
Procedures Quiz
•Please go here to take the Fire Safety Inspection Procedures Quiz.
•Please complete by August 26, 2002 on your own time; print out a
copy of the test and turn in to your Hall Coordinator.