Fire Prevention
The following will outline specific procedures that shall be addressed by the facilities to minimize the occurrence and impact from a fire emergency. Special emphasis on housekeeping and storage procedures are practiced in the maintenance and custodial areas due to the fact that flammable and combustible materials are used and stored in these areas.
The University is committed to preventing the occurrence of fires and situations that may promote a fire at the University.
Fire prevention is the responsibility of all personnel. Employees and students should follow safe practices to minimize the hazard of fire; supervisors must ensure that safe practices are followed on a daily basis. Supervisors shall check their areas on a daily basis for fire prevention problems and report these problems promptly to the Emergency Coordinator for corrective actions.
All fire protection equipment will be inspected by the Emergency
Coordinator or designee on a monthly basis. Results of
inspection will be recorded on “Fire and Safety Equipment
Monthly Inspection Form” and the results will be reviewed by the Business Division Safety Committee. Results of these inspections will be provided to the Environmental and Safety Services Coordinator.
Equipment to be inspected will include:
- Fire Extinguishers
- Smoke Detectors
- Fire Alarm System
- Fire Sprinkler System (If Applicable)
- Emergency Lighting (If Applicable)
- Emergency Generators (If Applicable)
Areas to be inspected will include:
- Blocked or Locked Fire Exits
- Housekeeping Procedures
- Smoking in Non-Designated Areas.
- Flammable/Combustible materials not stored properly.
Procedures when a fire is found
In the event that a fire is spotted in a facility, it is extremely important to know the evacuation procedure. It is also imperative that the following procedure be initiated immediately.
Immediately trigger the fire alarm by using one of the wall pull stations.
Call 911 and provide the location of the fire.
ONLY IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED—Attempt to extinguish the fire using an extinguisher only if it is a small fire, using the P. A. S. S. technique—Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
Confine fire by closing doors as you leave the area.
Evacuate the facility using the evacuation procedure found at
Environmental & Safety Services website.
Evacuation Procedure
It is the responsibility of faculty and staff to make certain all occupants are out of the immediate area. Advise the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department upon arrival if everyone is accounted for. Move as far away from the building as possible.
