Fire Safety

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are inspected monthly by EHS to ensure the fire extinguisher is in its proper place and has not been discharged. Routine maintenance is performed yearly, at six years, and at twelve years. EHS also ensures that fire extinguishers are recharged, placed in the proper location, and that glass and breakers are installed. Please call EHS at 540-831-7790 if a fire extinguisher is missing from your area or has been discharged.

Fire Alarms

Fire alarms are inspected monthly in academic buildings and residential halls. EHS and Facilities Management personnel check the academic buildings, and RD's check the resident halls. A different pull station is tested every month. All horns are also checked to ensure proper operation. Please call EHS if you believe a fire alarm horn is not working or you cannot hear it in your location.

Smoke Detectors

EHS ensures that smoke detectors are periodically inspected to ensure proper operation. Battery powered smoke detectors in dorm rooms must be checked every week and documented by the resident. Resident Assistants and Directors check the detectors during the holiday breaks and send a report to EHS. Facilities Management changes the batteries every year. Battery powered smoke detectors in the halls are checked every three months by EHS. Hard-wired smoke detectors are checked every two years by EHS and the Electrical Department for sensitivity and smoked every year to test the operation.