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FIRE SAFETY MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
he Fire Safety Program was implemented to protect faculty, staff, students, visitors, contractors,
property and assets of Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The Fire Safety Manual serves as a guide
for establishing and maintaining fire safety conditions at the University. FAU is under the jurisdiction of
the office of the Florida State Fire Marshal (SFM), which has the authority to enter FAU or any state-
owned property to conduct an inspection or investigation. Although the Fire Safety inspections are
primarily conducted by the office of the SFM, the University Fire Safety Coordinator also makes regular
inspections at all the facilities of FAU and works and interacts with the University community. The
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) are the primary standards used in the development of this Manual. Any area not specifically
covered may be referenced in one of the above standards and will apply as necessary.
IMPLEMENTATION
The University Safety Committee (USC) was established by the President to guard the health and
safety of all students, faculty, staff, visitors and the environment. The purpose of the USC is to
provide a forum for and to facilitate the interaction between and with the University community regarding
the identification and resolution of safety-related issues, including fire safety. The USC was also formed
to discover, analyze, and propose solutions to hazardous situations and subsequently advise EH&S and
Administration on corrective measures. The USC meets at least every three months or whenever
necessary. Various sub-committees, such as the Fire Safety Committee, meet when conditions or
incidents require.
FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES
It is of the utmost importance to be aware of conditions that may cause a fire emergency and thereby
endanger the safety of occupants in the workplace and the residence halls. The major causes of
fire at the workplace include overloaded electrical outlets and extension cords, misuse of space heaters,
mishandling of flammables, improper storage of combustibles, unsupervised cooking, and improper
disposal of smoking materials on campus grounds. Implementing fire prevention measures is the key in
an attempt to insure one’s personal safety and the safety of roommates,