Fire Safety at the University of Iowa
Old Capitol Fire - 2001
Oversight
The Department of Public Safety is charged with oversight for fire safety at the University. Questions or concerns relating to the following areas listed below should be directed to: Bruce McAvoy, Fire Safety Coordinator, Department of Public Safety, 335-5389 or Charles Green, Assistant Vice President and Director of Public Safety, 335-5026.
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Building Structure Design Assessment
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Inspections (State Fire Marshal, Iowa City Fire Department & University Personnel)
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Occupant Use Evaluation
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Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment & Systems
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Corrective Actions
Fire Safety Advisory Group
The Fire Safety Advisory Group is a forum to improve communication and shared decision-making in the area of campus fire safety. Additionally, the group provides periodic recommendations to the Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations regarding campus fire safety, to include policies, inspections, communications with the State Fire Marshal and local fire authorities, review of annual Fire and Environmental Safety Report, and prioritization and identification of capital projects. This group is chaired by the Assistant Vice President and Director of Public Safety and includes representatives from Risk Management Office, Health Protection Office, Residence Services, Facilities Management, and Public Safety.
CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FIRE INCIDENTS
CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR EXPLOSION INCIDENTS
CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
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Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers must be properly selected, mounted and routinely inspected. The Department of Facilities Management Electronic Shop purchases, inspects and maintains fire extinguishers. For evaluation as to need, proper type and location of fire extinguishers call 335-5125.
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Extension Cords
The State Fire Marshal’s Office prohibits the use of extension cords and multiple plug adapters as permanent wiring. The only exception to this rule by the State Fire Marshal’s Office is electrical power strips for PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND THEIR COMPONENTS.
UI Grilling Policy
