FIRE SAFETY REPORT - 2024 The Higher Education Opportunity Act enacted in August 2008 requires institutions that maintains on-campus student housing facilities to publish an Annual Fire Safety Report that contains information about campus fire safety practices and standards and all fire related on-campus statistisc. The following report details all information required by law as it relates to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and complies with the Clery Act and the Campus Fire Safety Right to Know Act. FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING In the event of a fire in a Residence Hall, immediately notify Public Safety and Police Services. For actively burning fires call 610 683-4001 or 911. For fires that have been extinguished call 610-68-3-4002. A fire can also be reported to any individuals officially associated with the University. Reslife staff, custodians, facilities maintenance and grounds employees should report all fires and evidence of fires to Public Safety and Police Services as soon as they are discovered. In addition, Reslife staff shall follow-up with notifications to the following: Executive Director, Housing & Residence life and Dinning 610-683-4027 Director of Environmental, Health & Safety 610-646-4237 FIRE SAFETY Kutztown University has been a leader in ensuring a fire safety environment for students, staff and employees who live and work in University operated residences. The Kutztown University Office of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) has established fire safety policies and programs for fire protection systems, fire prevention, and inspection and fire/life safety education. FIRE PREVENTION To ensure a fire safe environment in our Residence Halls and apartments the follow items and actions are prohibited: • Any type of open flame, including candles and incense. Smoking is prohibited inside all University buildings, including student rooms and courtyards. This includes vaping or carrying a lighted pipe, cigarette or cigar. • All electrical equipment and appliance that are not UL approved. This includes all decorative string lights. • Cooking appliances are not permitted in traditional and suite style residence halls. Appliances with exposed elements such as space heaters and hot plates are not permitted in residence halls and apartments. Cooking appliance with sealed or enclosed heating elements are permitted in apartments. Examples include: crock pots, electric fondue pots, airstream ovens, hot dog cookers, toasters, electric fry pans popcorn poppers, auto shutoff coffee makers, and microwave ovens. • Auxiliary lights such as halogen lamps, and other heat producing lamps. • The storage of combustible, flammable or explosive materials including but not limited to • propane tanks, lighter fluid, gasoline, paint solvent and compress gas/air cylinders. ITEMS PERMITTED WITH RESTRICTIONS Extension cords must meet the following guidelines: • 14-gauge, 3 wire grounded or heavier rating should an appliance require a heavier cord rating. • Extension cords shall never be strung together. • Only one extension cord per outlet, with only one item plugged into the extension cord. • Extension cords shall never be secured in place using nails or tacks or placed under floor coverings. • Only surge protected power strips are permitted for multiple electrical devices. Multiplug cube adapters are not permitted. Additional information about residence hall living and policies is available in The Key-Student Handbook.
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