University Housing follows the fire protection codes of the National Fire Protection Association, the National Fire Codes and the Fire Prevention Codes. The fire safety system is designed to detect any potential threat to the facilities and residents. Any excessive smoke can activate the system. The system is also designed to extinguish fires as quickly as possible. When the system detects a fire, the sprinkler head will activate and release 35 gallons of water per minute until the system is manually reset. This volume of water can cause extreme facility damage that is very costly. Do not tamper with or touch a sprinkler head. Residents will be responsible for any restitution to residents and the University as a result of the activation of a sprinkler head.

The following items are prohibited from the residence halls: any type of candle, incense, potpourri burners, flammable liquids (i.e., gasoline, propane, and kerosene), space heaters and any other openflame items. Open-flame grilling is allowed only outside on the grills in the courtyards. Coals must be cooled and disposed of properly.

Tampering with and/or the misuse of fire and safety equipment (including, but not limited to, fire alarms, door alarms, fire extinguishers, exit signs, emergency phones, fire doors, smoke or heat sensors, sprinkler system, etc.) is prohibited by law.

• All students residing in University Housing must complete the Fire Safety Module on iCollege (https://gastate.view.usg.edu/)
• Residents must receive at least an 88% on the assessment
• Failure to complete the module, or receive the minimum grade, will result in disciplinary action or possible removal from University Housing