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Fire Safety at Princeton UniversityFire Safety at Princeton University
Bob Gregory – Fire MarshalBob Gregory – Fire Marshal
Ken Paulaski – Housing Inspection ManagerKen Paulaski – Housing Inspection Manager
Program OverviewProgram Overview
Fire Inspection Program Fire Inspection Program Organizational MandatesOrganizational Mandates Kitchen Fire SafetyKitchen Fire Safety Life Safety SystemsLife Safety Systems EvacuationEvacuation Fires at Princeton UniversityFires at Princeton University
Dormitory Fire Safety Inspection Dormitory Fire Safety Inspection ProgramProgram
Fire inspections start this fall and there are Fire inspections start this fall and there are four inspections for every dorm per year. If four inspections for every dorm per year. If you have any questions please refer to the you have any questions please refer to the Residential Living Guide or call 8-3995.Residential Living Guide or call 8-3995.
http://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/http://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/a_undergraduate/a_undergraduate/res_guide_ugrad_2006.htm#FIREres_guide_ugrad_2006.htm#FIRE%20SAFETY%20POLICY%20SAFETY%20POLICY
Fire Code Violations Fire Code Violations http://www.princeton.edu/housing/http://www.princeton.edu/housing/
The following are the most The following are the most common fire code common fire code violations: violations:
Blocking or obstructing Blocking or obstructing egress routes.egress routes.
Improper use of electric Improper use of electric cords.cords.
Propping open entry doors.Propping open entry doors.
Tampering with fire Tampering with fire extinguishers.extinguishers.
Fire Code ViolationsFire Code Violations
Control the amount of combustible materials in a Control the amount of combustible materials in a room.room.
Fire Code ViolationsFire Code Violations
Fire extinguishers are Fire extinguishers are not for holding open not for holding open doors or for water doors or for water fights. The fights. The extinguishers are there extinguishers are there for first responders to for first responders to use in the event of a use in the event of a fire. fire.
How can you avoid overloaded How can you avoid overloaded circuits?circuits?
Organizational MandatesOrganizational Mandates http://www.princeton.edu/housing/http://www.princeton.edu/housing/
The following are examples of The following are examples of prohibitions:prohibitions:
Smoking Smoking Use of candles/incense/halogen LampsUse of candles/incense/halogen Lamps Possession of fireworks and flammable liquidsPossession of fireworks and flammable liquids BBQ Grills:BBQ Grills: "Possession of or cooking with grills or other portable "Possession of or cooking with grills or other portable
cookers is prohibited, except under the guidelines cookers is prohibited, except under the guidelines established by the Dining Services Cookout Policy. Any established by the Dining Services Cookout Policy. Any grills discovered on the exterior of any building will be grills discovered on the exterior of any building will be confiscated and disposed of immediately."confiscated and disposed of immediately."
Please see the Housing web page for full details.Please see the Housing web page for full details.
http://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/a_undergraduate/rhttp://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/a_undergraduate/res_guide_ugrad_2006.htm#FIRE%20SAFETY%20POLICYes_guide_ugrad_2006.htm#FIRE%20SAFETY%20POLICY
Authorized Electrical AppliancesAuthorized Electrical Applianceshttp://www.princeton.edu/housing/http://www.princeton.edu/housing/
Coffee Makers:Coffee Makers: A thermostat and in line fuse. A thermostat and in line fuse.
Iced Tea Makers:Iced Tea Makers: A thermostat and in line fuse. A thermostat and in line fuse.
Hot Air Popper:Hot Air Popper: A thermostat and in line fuse. No reservoir for heating A thermostat and in line fuse. No reservoir for heating butter/margarine.butter/margarine.
Tea Kettle:Tea Kettle: A thermostat and in line fuse. Restricted spout opening. A thermostat and in line fuse. Restricted spout opening.
Water Coolers: Water Coolers: A thermostat and in line fuse.A thermostat and in line fuse.
MicroFrigdeMicroFrigde
All appliances must have the final approval of the Housing Inspection All appliances must have the final approval of the Housing Inspection Manager before they can be used in Campus Housing.Manager before they can be used in Campus Housing.
An Academic Problem Solved:An Academic Problem Solved:The MicroFridgeThe MicroFridge
The MicroFridge can The MicroFridge can only be rented only be rented through the student through the student agencies.agencies.
http://www.princetonrhttp://www.princetonrentalsagency.com/broentalsagency.com/browse_dept_items.aspwse_dept_items.asp
Nuisance AlarmsNuisance Alarms
When a nuisance alarm occurs (such as unattended cooking), each When a nuisance alarm occurs (such as unattended cooking), each occupant of the room in which the alarm originated from will occupant of the room in which the alarm originated from will receive a warning on first offense. receive a warning on first offense.
http://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/http://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/nuisance_alarms.htmnuisance_alarms.htm
If there is a second violation, a If there is a second violation, a $50$50 fine per occupant will be issued to fine per occupant will be issued to each of the originating room occupants. each of the originating room occupants.
Upon third offense, a Upon third offense, a $100$100 fine per occupant will be issued to each of fine per occupant will be issued to each of the originating room occupants. the originating room occupants.
A A $200$200 fine per occupant will be assessed to each of the originating fine per occupant will be assessed to each of the originating room occupants for a fourth offense. room occupants for a fourth offense.
A fifth offense is subject to disciplinary action which could include A fifth offense is subject to disciplinary action which could include the confiscation of the appliance and/or loss of housing. the confiscation of the appliance and/or loss of housing.
Zero Tolerance Policy for Intentionally Zero Tolerance Policy for Intentionally Activated AlarmsActivated Alarms
http://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/d_inshttp://facilities.princeton.edu/housing/d_inspections/firesafety/zero_tolerance.htmpections/firesafety/zero_tolerance.htm
Kitchen Fire SafetyKitchen Fire Safety
Some Statistics Some Statistics
Spring 2005 – Princeton University Public Safety Spring 2005 – Princeton University Public Safety responded to responded to 128 alarms128 alarms caused by caused by cookingcooking..
Spring 2006 – Princeton University Public Safety Spring 2006 – Princeton University Public Safety responded to responded to 67 alarms67 alarms caused by caused by cookingcooking..
NEVERNEVER leave anything cooking on your stove or in leave anything cooking on your stove or in the microwave unattended. This is the most the microwave unattended. This is the most common cause of fires and alarm activations in the common cause of fires and alarm activations in the dorms.dorms.
Microwave ovens: Know the dangers. No metal Microwave ovens: Know the dangers. No metal products; use only approved utensils and containers. products; use only approved utensils and containers.
Help Prevent Kitchen FiresHelp Prevent Kitchen Fires
Minimize Kitchen Fire Safety hazards — Before you Minimize Kitchen Fire Safety hazards — Before you start cooking and when leaving the kitchen: start cooking and when leaving the kitchen:
1.1. Check your stove, and other cooking equipment. Check your stove, and other cooking equipment.
2.2. Check for and clean up accumulated grease.Check for and clean up accumulated grease.
3.3. Remove combustibles from near hot surfaces.Remove combustibles from near hot surfaces.
4.4. Do not reheat pizza in the box!Do not reheat pizza in the box!
5.5. Read the directions before you microwave!!!Read the directions before you microwave!!!
Life Safety SystemsLife Safety Systems
Carbon Monoxide detectionCarbon Monoxide detection Fire alarmsFire alarms Sprinkler systemsSprinkler systems
Carbon Monoxide Kills 1 At Va. Carbon Monoxide Kills 1 At Va. CollegeCollege
(7/14/06 - SALEM, VA) - Carbon monoxide (7/14/06 - SALEM, VA) - Carbon monoxide leaked into a Roanoke College dormitory early leaked into a Roanoke College dormitory early Friday, sickening more than 100 teens and Friday, sickening more than 100 teens and adults attending summer programs. One man adults attending summer programs. One man was found dead. was found dead.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=natihttp://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=nation_world&id=4367478on_world&id=4367478
Carbon Monoxide DetectorsCarbon Monoxide Detectors
Butler – 1915, Lourie LoveButler – 1915, Lourie Love Forbes – Main, Addition, 99 Alexander RoadForbes – Main, Addition, 99 Alexander Road 1901/Laughlin1901/Laughlin
Two types of Fire Detection in the Two types of Fire Detection in the DormitoriesDormitories
Smoke DetectorSmoke Detector
IonizationIonization PhotoelectricPhotoelectric The detector will alarm The detector will alarm
when it senses smoke.when it senses smoke.
Heat DetectorsHeat Detectors Fixed TemperatureFixed Temperature Rate-of-RiseRate-of-Rise The detector will alarm The detector will alarm
when it senses heat.when it senses heat.
Manual Pull StationsManual Pull Stations
Manual Pull stations devices Manual Pull stations devices are located on the wall are located on the wall (usually near an exit). (usually near an exit). They are activated by pulling They are activated by pulling
on a handle. on a handle. This sends a signal to the This sends a signal to the
building’s fire alarm system building’s fire alarm system which in turn places the which in turn places the building into alarm.building into alarm.
Notification AppliancesNotification Appliances
When the fire When the fire detection or detection or suppression system suppression system is activated, this is activated, this device will activate device will activate two ways: the two ways: the device will sound a device will sound a horn and the strobe horn and the strobe light will activate.light will activate.
Fire Alarm System InterfacesFire Alarm System Interfaces
Magnetic hold opens Magnetic hold opens keep fire doors open for keep fire doors open for occupants convenience occupants convenience while moving through while moving through the dorms. Upon the dorms. Upon activation of the fire activation of the fire alarm system the doors alarm system the doors will close to insure that will close to insure that the stairwells are kept the stairwells are kept clear of smoke and heat clear of smoke and heat for safe evacuation.for safe evacuation.
Help Prevent Nuisance AlarmsHelp Prevent Nuisance Alarms
The following are common causes of nuisance The following are common causes of nuisance alarms in the dormitories:alarms in the dormitories:AerosolAerosolSteamSteamPowderPowder
DO NOT COVER ANY DETECTOR!DO NOT COVER ANY DETECTOR!
How do Sprinklers work?How do Sprinklers work?
Sprinkler head
As temperature rises the bulb will
shatter
Water is released
and deflected in a spray pattern
Fire Suppression SystemsFire Suppression Systems
Help prevent false sprinkler activations. Help prevent false sprinkler activations. Do not hang items from the sprinkler Do not hang items from the sprinkler head.head.
Evacuation Responsibilities?Evacuation Responsibilities?
Evacuate!Evacuate!
Evacuation ProceduresEvacuation Procedures
1.1. Take your room keyTake your room key
2.2. Check door for heat Check door for heat before openingbefore opening
3.3. Open the door slowlyOpen the door slowly
Evacuation ProceduresEvacuation Procedures
4.4. Close doors behind youClose doors behind you
5.5. Stay lowStay low
6.6. Follow hall to exitFollow hall to exit
7.7. Remain outside until “All Remain outside until “All Clear”Clear”
Evacuation ProceduresEvacuation Procedures
If you are trapped, If you are trapped, stay in your room and stay in your room and dial 9-1-1:dial 9-1-1:
1. Give information
2. Put towels under door
3. Hang sheets out the window
For complete procedure - refer to Residential Living Guide.
Mandatory Evacuation DrillsMandatory Evacuation Drills
State law requires that State law requires that the University conduct the University conduct two fire drills per year. two fire drills per year.
Emergency EvacuationEmergency Evacuation
Review your college emergency evacuation Review your college emergency evacuation plan.plan.
Review the evacuation placard on the back of Review the evacuation placard on the back of the room doors.the room doors.
Know fire evacuation routes.Know fire evacuation routes. Know exterior designated meeting location for Know exterior designated meeting location for
student accountability.student accountability.
Emergency Planning Task ForceEmergency Planning Task Force
The following web site provides you with The following web site provides you with information about emergency preparedness information about emergency preparedness and real time information about emergency and real time information about emergency situations at the Universitysituations at the University::
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/http://web.princeton.edu/sites/emergency/student-emergency.htmemergency/student-emergency.htm
Fires at Princeton UniversityFires at Princeton University
Fires happen at Fires happen at Princeton University. Princeton University. In the Spring of 2001 a In the Spring of 2001 a student lost 95% of the student lost 95% of the contents in the room as contents in the room as a result of a fire. a result of a fire.
Arson StatisticsArson Statistics
From 1999-2002 an average of 420 fires were From 1999-2002 an average of 420 fires were intentionally set each year. The average intentionally set each year. The average number of fires per year was 2,333. number of fires per year was 2,333.
– Source: National Fire Protection Association Fire Loss in Source: National Fire Protection Association Fire Loss in the U.S. During 2004 Abridged Report and USFA's the U.S. During 2004 Abridged Report and USFA's Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2004.Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2004.
Arson at Princeton UniversityArson at Princeton University
The following are easy targets for The following are easy targets for firesetters:firesetters:Lamp postLamp postBulletin boardsBulletin boardsCigarette outpostsCigarette outpostsTrash cansTrash cans
What is Arson?What is Arson?
Title 2C. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice Title 2C. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1
a. Aggravated arson. A person is guilty of aggravated arson, a crimea. Aggravated arson. A person is guilty of aggravated arson, a crime of the of the second degree, if he starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his second degree, if he starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his own property or another's:own property or another's:
b. Arson. A person is guilty of arson, a crime of the third degree, if he b. Arson. A person is guilty of arson, a crime of the third degree, if he purposely starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his own property purposely starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his own property or another's:or another's:
c. Failure to control or report dangerous fire. A person who knows that a c. Failure to control or report dangerous fire. A person who knows that a fire is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another and fire is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another and either fails to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire, when either fails to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire, when he can do so without substantial risk to himself, or to give prompt fire he can do so without substantial risk to himself, or to give prompt fire alarm, commits a crime of the fourth degree if:alarm, commits a crime of the fourth degree if:
Types of ArsonistTypes of Arsonist
ARSON FOR REVENGE (41%) - precipitating factor is a real ARSON FOR REVENGE (41%) - precipitating factor is a real or imagined affront that occurred months or years ago; attack or imagined affront that occurred months or years ago; attack is focused on individual rivals, a business chain, schools, or is focused on individual rivals, a business chain, schools, or some facilities connected with offendersome facilities connected with offender
ARSON FOR EXCITEMENT (30%) - precipitating factor is ARSON FOR EXCITEMENT (30%) - precipitating factor is boredom, (sexual) thrill cycle, or need for attention; attack is boredom, (sexual) thrill cycle, or need for attention; attack is focused on large or outdoor targets, like parks, construction focused on large or outdoor targets, like parks, construction sites, arenas, as well as residential areassites, arenas, as well as residential areas
ARSON FOR VANDALISM (7%) - precipitating factor is ARSON FOR VANDALISM (7%) - precipitating factor is family disturbance or peer pressure; attack if usually focused family disturbance or peer pressure; attack if usually focused on educational facility as well as residences and outdoorson educational facility as well as residences and outdoors
ARSON FOR PROFIT (5%)ARSON FOR PROFIT (5%) ARSON FOR CRIME CONCEALMENT (17%) ARSON FOR CRIME CONCEALMENT (17%)
Arson PreventionArson Prevention
What can I do if I suspect someone or witness What can I do if I suspect someone or witness someone setting a fire?someone setting a fire?
Call Public Safety for additional information Call Public Safety for additional information 258-1000 or 911 258-1000 or 911
InformationInformation
Bob Gregory - University Fire MarshalBob Gregory - University Fire MarshalPublic Safety Department – 200 Elm DrivePublic Safety Department – 200 Elm Drivex 8-6805x [email protected]@princeton.edu
Ken Paulaski - Fire Safety Inspection ManagerKen Paulaski - Fire Safety Inspection ManagerHousing Office – Wilcox HallHousing Office – Wilcox Hallx 8-3995x [email protected]@princeton.edu
Housing Office Web Site :www.princeton.edu/housing/Housing Office Web Site :www.princeton.edu/housing/Public Safety Web Sitehttp: Public Safety Web Sitehttp:
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