Fire Statistics and Regulations

Fire Statistics
Residence Halls Fire Safety Systems
Fire Safety Education
Policies and Rules
Building Evacuation Procedures

Residence Halls Fire Safety Systems

Lincoln Hall:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Fremont Hall:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors

Gates Hall:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Baddour Hall:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Franklin Hall:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #1:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #2:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #3:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #4:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #5:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #6:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #7:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #8:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #9:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #10:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #11:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #12:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #13:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #14:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #15:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Townhouse #16:
Pull Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke/Heat Sensors, Sprinkler System

Fire Safety Education/Policies/Rules

Education

• All incoming Freshmen attend Fire Safety seminar during Orientation
• Resident Assistants (RAs) meet with their residents and go over Fire safety and evacuation procedures
• Annually the Director of Safety meets with Faculty/Staff/RAs and train them on Fire safety
• Residents are all given Student Handbooks, which detail fire safety rules and policies
• Fire drills in each residence hall each semester
• Placards are placed on each door of our rooms describing locations for fire exits, fire extinguishers, fire pull stations
• Semester inspections of residence hall rooms

Policy and Rules

Decorations - Flammable decorations (e.g., large paper posters, fishnets, Indian blankets, tapestries, carpeting hung from ceiling or on walls, etc) in large housing units such as residence halls are prohibited by law

Holiday Decorations - In addition to all those decorations listed above, the following terms are to be abided in the use of Holiday Decorations:

• Live cut trees are prohibited inside or within 30 feet surrounding the Residence Halls.
• Connection of more than three strands of tree lights to one outlet is prohibited.
• Artificial trees must be labeled "flame retardant" and if metallic must not be decorated with electric lights.
• Keep decorations with electric bulbs away from drapes and flammable materials.
• Electrical lights or decorations may not be attached to the outside of one's door or in any area where they may not be continuously monitored.
• Specific decoration guidelines are posted in November prior to the holiday season.

Fire Safety
Fire safety is taken very seriously at Daniel Webster College and all students are expected to cooperate in keeping college buildings as safe as possible. For this reason the following activities are forbidden and those engaging in them should expect serious consequences:

• Setting fires of any kind for any reason
• Tampering with fire safety equipment including fire extinguishers, fire alarm boxes, smoke detectors, heat sensors, sprinkler heads, or spring-loaded door hinges
• Malicious activation of a fire alarm
• Propping open fire doors for any purpose other than emergency evacuation
• Use of roofs and fire escapes for any purpose other than for escape from a fire or threat of fire
• Accidental activation of smoke detector, fire alarm, or sprinkler resulting from hall sports, water fights, improper use, etc
• Lighting candles or open flames and burning incense in the residence halls

Fires on College property are prohibited without express written permission from the Director of Safety and a properly issued permit. Permits from the Nashua Fire Department are available through the Campus Safety Office.

The following policies are encompassed by the College's Fire Safety Policy:

1. Arson
   Arson is defined as "knowingly starting a fire or causing an explosion that causes damage to the property of another". Cases of arson, or suspicion of arson will be referred to the Nashua Police Department and the Nashua Fire Marshall's Office, and will warrant immediate disciplinary action.
2. Candles and Open Flame
   The college prohibits the use of incense, candles, and other flame-emitting articles as they can become a fire hazard, cause personal injury, and/or result in damage to the buildings.
3. Electrical Appliances / Cooking Equipment
   All electrical appliances must be UL approved. Cooking is allowed in residential rooms only with the use of microwave ovens not to exceed 1.0 cubic feet in size. The use or possession of any resistance principal / high voltage cooking equipment (e.g., frying pans, hot pots, hot plates, immersion coils, sun lamps, toaster, toaster ovens, etc.) is prohibited. Any such equipment found within a residential space will be considered a fire hazard, and confiscated.
4. Fire Alarms & Equipment
   The Nashua Fire-Rescue Department responds immediately to any campus fire alarm. Pulling false alarms, tampering with the smoke detectors, heat sensors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, or spring-loaded door hinges is prohibited. False alarms result in:
   • A six hundred dollar ($600.00) fine (divided equally among building residents if a responsible party is not determined).
   • Notifications of the Nashua Police and Fire Prevention Bureau
   Students are required to vacate buildings during a fire alarm. Failure to leave the building and/or failing to obey a College Official during the evacuation of the building will result in the following penalties:
   • 1st offense - $50.00 fine
   • 2nd offense  - $100.00 fine
   • 3rd offense - Loss of housing and visiting privileges
5. Outdoor Grills
   The use of barbeque grills is prohibited in all residence halls. Additionally, use or storage of barbeque grills is prohibited within 30 feet of any primary entrance/exit to a resident structure, or in the main common area of the Townhouses. Grills are permitted in open outdoor areas and behind the townhouses. Grills must be used and stored responsibly, maybe be used solely for the purpose of preparing food, and must be attended at all times while in use.
6. Fireworks
   The use, possession, and/or sale of fireworks are prohibited. All fireworks will be confiscated.

The college is not responsible for any loss due to a fire. Students should ensure that their family's insurance policy covers the loss of personal belongings at the college. An inventory of belongings and serial numbers are advisable.

Building Evacuation Procedures

All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by the Campus Safety Office or Building Coordinator. When evacuating the building, leave by the nearest marked exit that is clear of the emergency. Alert others to do the same. Once outside, proceed to a clear area at least 50 feet from the affected building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Know your area assembly points. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a Police or Fire Department official. Faculty should not dismiss their students until told to do so by Campus Safety Personnel.

Assist individuals with disabilities in leaving the building. Remember, elevators are reserved for disabled persons. Do not use elevators in the case of a fire and/or earthquake.

IMPORTANT: After any evacuation, report to your designated assembly point. Stay there until an accurate headcount is taken A designated department head or faculty member will take attendance and assist in accounting of all building occupants under their supervision. Campus Safety personnel along with the local emergency personnel shall conduct a sweep of the building to make certain occupants have evacuated the facility.