Fires
Emergency Fire Plan
Fire response procedures and contact information; policy regarding storage in corridors; emergency evacuation procedures for persons with disabilities; training
Fire Safety
Reporting procedures; when to pull a fire alarm; types of detectors; evacuation routs; disabilities and rescue assistance; fire extinguishers; when to fight a fire; sensitivity of sprinkler heads
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Monthly fire extinguisher inspection; types and classes of fire extinguishers; fire loading; extinguisher labels; distribution of extinguishers; mounting of extinguishers
Fire Detection Systems
Components of a fire detection system; where fire detection is required; alarm sounding devices; monthly inspection and testing; annual testing; fire detection impairment policy; alarm deactivation and reactivation procedures
Contacts
Environmental Health and Safety
773-702-9999
safety@uchicago.edu
Facilities Services
773-702-1700
fssupport@uchicago.edu