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Fire Regulations - Hunton

FIRE	911	HOSPITAL	364-4100
POLICE	536-0830	AMBULANCE	911
SECURITY	364-2228	Heating Plant	364-2452

FIRE ALARM IS A CONTINUOUS RINGING OF THE FIRE BELL. In the case this system is inoperative, the alarm will be repeated blowing of a whistle or someone shouting "Fire".

Basement:	Main lounge on wall between stairway doors.
1st Floor:	On wall between Rooms 105 and 107 Outside Don's apartment opposite Room 114
2nd Floor:	On wall between Rooms 205 and 207 On wall between Rooms 213 and 215
3rd Floor:	On wall between Rooms 305 and 307 On wall between Rooms 313 and 315

• East and West fire escapes at the end of each corridor
• Main entrance door, east and west (centre stairway)
• Exit from ground floor lounges, east and west

• In an orderly manner exit by way of east and west fire escapes and central stairways (first west, rooms 111, 112, 113, 114 use central stairways).
• Proceed to the roadway at the rear of McConnell Hall.
• In the event that the appropriate exit is blocked, use closest alternative exit.

• at the sound of the fire alarm, vacate the building
• leave room lights on (unless power is shut off)
• close windows (unless only escape is via a window)
• open curtains
• bed clothes pulled down
• doors open for inspection
• wear outdoor shoes and a warm coat
• remember to take room keys

After students have vacated the building, monitors will check the rooms on their floor, closing the door after them. They will then report to their Don.

NOTE: Students are not to re-enter the building until after it has been checked by the Don and a Physical Plant representative and until roll call has been taken.

• The frivolous discharge of fire extinguishers is a serious offence subject to University disciplinary action. Any fire extinguishers found with seals broken should be immediately reported to 364-2444.
• Fire exits and fire escapes must remain clear at ALL times.
• The burning of candles is NOT permitted in Residence.
• The following are not permitted in or around residences
  • Halogen lamps
  • open flames (including but not restricted to lighted candles)
  • air conditioners
  • exterior radio and television aerials
  • any appliances with an open and /or hot element
  • fire works, firecrackers and other explosives, etc.
• Irons are only to be used in the ironing room. When the iron is plugged in, the student must not leave the ironing room.

• Each student should provide him/herself with a flashlight.
• Any fire, however small, must be reported to the Residence Staff.