ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT – 2026 2 | P a g e BACKGROUND Enacted in August 2008, the Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions with oncampus housing to publish an Annual Fire Safety Report detailing campus fire statistics, practices, and standards. This report fulfills those legal requirements for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and complies with both the Clery Act and the Campus Fire Safety Right to Know Act. FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING In the event of a fire, immediately notify Public Safety and Police Services by calling their emergency line (610-683-4001) or (911). All extinguished fires should also be reported to Public Safety via the non-emergency line (610683-4002). Fires can be reported to any individual officially associated with the university. All university employees (including, but not limited to Residence Life staff, custodians, maintenance, grounds, facilities, staff, and faculty) should report all fires and evidence of fires to Public Safety and Police Services as soon as they are discovered. In addition, Residence Life staff shall follow up with notifications to the following: • Executive Director of Residence Life, Housing & Dining 610-683-4026 • Director of Environmental, Health & Safety 610-683-4842 FIRE SAFETY Kutztown University is dedicated to maintaining a fire-safe environment for all students, staff, and faculty living and working in university residences. To support this mission, the Office of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) establishes and implements comprehensive policies and programs focused on fire protection, prevention, inspections, and life-safety education. FIRE PREVENTION To ensure a fire-safe environment in our residence halls and apartments, the following items and actions are prohibited: • Open Flames: Any type of open flame, including candles and incense. Smoking & Vaping: Smoking or vaping inside all university buildings, student rooms, and courtyards. This includes carrying a lighted pipe, cigarette, or cigar. Unapproved Electronics: All electrical equipment and appliances that are not UL approved, including decorative string lights.
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