Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Policies

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  Outlines the basic elements of an effective fire safety program and defines areas of responsibility for University operating units and personnel.

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  Mitigates the safety concerns of University buildings to ensure safe egress and minimize hazards to firefighters. 

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  Prevents adverse health effects; protects and enhances outdoor and indoor air quality; prevents smoking-related fires. 

Procedures

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  Provides directions for how to respond to fire alarm activations and emergency building evacuations.

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  Prevents injury, loss of life, and loss of property from fire or explosion as a result of hot work at UMB. Fill out a Hot Work Permit. 

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  Assigns a person(s) to an area for the express purpose of protecting the public from fire and life-safety dangers.

Guidelines

• Chafing Fuel Use and Storage

  

  Guidelines for the use and storage of chafing fuel (i.e., Sterno).

• Micromobility Devices (Coming Soon)

  

• Outdoor Cooking

   

  Fire safety guidelines for outdoor cooking.

• Portable Outdoor Fireplaces

  

  Guidelines for the use of portable outdoor fireplaces (e.g., fire pits).

• Portable Space Heaters

  

  Guidelines for the use of portable space heaters.

• Tents

  

  Guidelines for the erection of tents larger than 200 ft².