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The following are the policies and procedures to be followed during a fire alarm or other emergency evacuations.
• At the sight of fire or smoke, immediately sound the fire alarm by pulling the lever on the nearest firebox. Do not delay sounding the alarm for any reason.
• At the sound of the fire alarm, begin an orderly evacuation of the premises. Evacuate from your present location. All persons must evacuate the building when an alarm sounds.
• Become familiar with your evacuation routes and outside destination. Proceed there immediately at the sound of the fire alarm.
• No one is permitted to remain in or to crowd the building perimeter.
• Do not return to the building until instructed to do so by the responding fire department personnel, police officer, or Resident Assistant.
Failure to obey any of the policies or procedures during a fire alarm or other emergency evacuation will result in internal disciplinary action. First offense will result in fines. Any subsequent violations will result in prosecution by the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department.
Fire Alarm Procedure
At the sound of the fire alarm, all occupants in the building must evacuate immediately to their outside designated areas. If you see smoke or fire and a smoke detector has not been set off, pull the fire alarm box lever.
Evacuation Procedure
• Sound alarm by pulling box lever
• Open drapes, close windows
• Turn lights off
• Close door—do not lock
• Follow evacuation routes
• Use alternate routes, if necessary
• Meet at outside destination—100 feet from the building
• Await signal to return
Fire Extinguishers Use
The following directions are to be used when operating a fire extinguisher. Learn how to “PASS”:
• Pull—Pull the pin. Some units require the releasing of a lock latch pressing a puncture lever, or other motion.
• Aim—Aim the extinguisher nozzle (horn or hose) at the base of the fire.
• Squeeze—Squeeze or press the handle.
• Sweep—Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it goes out. Shut off the extinguisher. Watch for reflash and reactivate the extinguisher, if necessary. Foam and water extinguishers require slightly different action. Read the instructions on the extinguisher.
Types of Extinguishers
• Ordinary Combustibles: Type A Fires of paper, wood, cloth rubber, and many plastics require a water-type extinguisher labeled A.
• Inflammable Liquids: Type B Fires in oils, gasoline, some paints, lacquers, grease in a frying pan, or oven solvents and other inflammable liquids require an extinguisher labeled B.
• Electrical Equipment: Type C Fires in wiring, fuse boxes, energized electrical equipment, and other electrical sources require an extinguisher labeled C.
• Metals: Type D Combustible metals such as magnesium and sodium require special extinguishers labeled D.
Fire and Safety Violations
Failure to comply with the fire and safety regulations established by the university will result in Any other persons violating this policy will be subject to internal penalties and/or disciplinary action as well as prosecution to the extent allowed by law. In addition to university sanctions, the city of Pittsburgh has the right to impose its own fines and penalties for violating fire and safety evacuation procedures:
City of Pittsburgh Fire Department Assessed Violations
Section 105.3.1 Evacuation:
When, in the opinion of the fire official, there is an actual and potential danger to the occupants of those in the proximity of any building, structure, or premises because of unsafe structural conditions, or inadequacy of any means of egress, the presence of explosives, explosive fumes, or vapors, or the presence of toxic fumes, gases, or materials, the fire official may order the immediate evacuation of said building, structure, or premises. All of the occupants so notified shall immediately leave the building, structure, or premises, and persons shall not enter or reenter until authorized to do so by the fire official.
105.3.2 Unlawful Continuance:
Any person who shall refuse to leave, interfere with the evacuation of other occupants, or continue any operation after having been given an evacuation order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
The previous two violations constitute misdemeanors, which can lead to five (5) years in jail or a maximum fine of $5,000.
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