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With the growing popularity of food trucks there is concern with their fire safety. These guidelines have been derived from the 2018 International Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association 96 – Appendix B (2017 edition) to assist in preparing for a fire safety inspection.
Description of responsibilities, available training, safety guidelines, building occupancy limits, and links to helpful resources related to fire safety. Guidelines include information on fire drills, fire extinguishers, and fight or flight buildings.
Specific fire safety precautions and guidelines for holiday and seasonal decorations, including allowed locations and allowed decorations, fire hazards, trees, and electric lighting.
This policy establishes guidelines for the proper placement, sizing, and type of portable fire extinguisher to be used in the different hazard areas in all University of Rochester buildings.
This procedure establishes the steps to perform a fire drill for the URMC Strong West ER and ASC located at 156 West Avenue, Brockport.
The purpose of this policy is to mitigate the potential fire hazards associated with e-bikes and e-scooters containing lithium-ion batteries within buildings. This policy prohibits the installation, storage, or use of lithium-ion batteries in buildings under University jurisdiction. This policy aims to minimize fire hazards, ensure clear evacuation routes, and maintain a safe environment for all occupants.
Standpipes are part of the fire suppression system in buildings. Standpipes, generally located in the stairwells of buildings, allow the fire department to connect their hose on a certain floor to minimize the need for large amounts of hose. This procedure establishes the proper steps for completing standpipe testing for the University of Rochester River Campus, Medical Center, Eastman Campus, Memorial Art Gallery Campus and Off-Site locations.
This procedure establishes guidance on how to comply with the New York State Fire Code section 403.12.3 and 3106.4.3 for crowd managers. All events in indoor assembly occupancies serving over 500 people or more than 1000 people outdoors will must adhere to this procedure. The crowd manager is responsible for keeping diligent watch for fires and assist in the evacuation of the room/space/tent during emergencies.
Specific fire safety precautions and guidelines for operating rooms and patient care areas, including information on patient evacuation.
This policy establishes a system of controls within the University of Rochester that allow work involving possible sources of ignition to be carried out safely in accordance with NYS Fire Code Chapter 35, OSHA laws, and good practices. This policy requires all employees and contractors to obtain a hot work permit before performing work which includes, but is not limited to, welding, brazing, soldering, torch cutting, chipping, grinding and any other task that generates sparks or heat.