2020 annual fire safety report

FRESNO STATE

2020 ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT

FIRE STATISTICS FOR 2018-2020

DESCRIPTION OF RESIDENCE HALLS WITH FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS IN STUDENT HOUSING

Aspen Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Aspen is a 2-story suite-style residence hall building constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. Each

bedroom and living room contains a smoke detector and fire retardant doors. The building has a fire alarm

system with pull stations that are connected to and monitored by the University Police Department 24 hours a

day, 7 days a week. Each floor of the building has 2 fire extinguishers that are checked and maintained

monthly. There are 3 stairwell exits to the building. Aspen has one (1) Resident Advisor (RA) to assist in

emergencies and with evacuations. There are no future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety systems at

this time.

Baker Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Baker is a 3-story community-style residence hall building constructed in 1958. Each bedroom contains a

smoke detector and fire retardant doors. The building has a fire alarm system with pull stations that are

connected to and monitored by the University Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each floor of

the building has 2 fire extinguishers that are checked and maintained monthly. There are 3 stairwell exits to the

building. The 2nd and 3rd floor has two (2) Resident Advisors (RA) to assist in emergencies and with

evacuations. The 1st floor has one (1) Resident Director, one (1) Assistant Resident Director and two (2) Public

Safety Assistants to assist in emergencies and with evacuations. There are no future plans to improve or

upgrade the fire safety systems at this time.

Birch Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Birch is a 2-story suite-style residence hall building constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. Each bedroom

and living room contains a smoke detector and fire retardant doors. The building has a fire alarm system with

pull stations that are connected to and monitored by the University Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a

week. Each floor of the building has 2 fire extinguishers that are checked and maintained monthly. There are 3

stairwell exits to the building. Birch has one (1) Resident Advisor (RA) and one (1) Resident Director (RD) to

assist in emergencies and with evacuations. There are no future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety

systems at this time.

Cedar Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Cedar is a 2-story suite pod-style residence hall building constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. Each




monthly. There is 1 exit per pod and 2 total exits to the building. Cedar has one (1) Resident Advisor (RA)

who lives in Sequoia which is a connected building to assist in emergencies and with evacuations. There are no

future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety systems at this time.

Graves Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Graves is a 3-story community-style residence hall building constructed in 1958. Each bedroom contains a








Homan Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Homan is a 3-story community-style residence hall building constructed in 1958. Each bedroom contains a








Ponderosa Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Ponderosa is a 2-story suite pod-style residence hall building constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. Each




monthly. There is 1 exit per pod and 3 total exits to the building. Ponderosa has one (1) Public Safety Assistant

to assist in emergencies and with evacuations. There are no future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety


Sequoia Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Sequoia is a 3-story suite-style residence hall building constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. Each




monthly. There are 3 stairwell exits to the building. Sequoia has one (1) Resident Advisor (RA) per floor to

assist in emergencies and with evacuations. There are no future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety


Student Housing Atrium Building (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

The Student Housing Atrium is a single story building constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. There are

offices including maintenance shops for staff only. There are also a lobby, conference room, computer lab, gym

and patio available for residents use. The building has a front desk attendant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The building has a fire alarm system with pull stations and a sprinkler system that are connected to and

monitored by the University Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The building has 2 fire

extinguishers that are checked and maintained monthly. There are 4 exists to the building. There are no future

plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety systems at this time.

Sycamore Hall (5152 N. Barton Fresno, CA 93740)

Sycamore is a 3-story suite-style residence hall building constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. Each




monthly. There are 3 stairwell exits to the building. Sycamore has two (2) Resident Advisors (RA) to assist in

emergencies and with evacuations. There are no future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety systems at

this time.

University Dining Hall (5200 N. Campus Dr. Fresno, CA 93740)

University Dining Hall (UDH) is a 2-story dining hall constructed in 1958 and remodeled in 1994. The dining

hall consists of two main dining rooms and kitchens and is open 7 days a week from 7am to 8pm. On the main

floor of the dining hall, consisting mostly of dining room space, a kitchen, prep area, storage, loading dock and

offices; there are two exits. On the basement level, there are multiple offices with 1 exit. The building has a

fire alarm system with pull stations and a sprinkler system that are connected to and monitored by the

University Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The building has 4 fire extinguishers that are

checked and maintained monthly. There are no future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety systems at

this time.

Fire Safety Systems in Residential Facilities

Facility

Fire Alarm Monitoring

On-Site by UPD

Smoke Detection

Fire Extinguisher

Devices

Partial Sprinkler

Evacuation Plans & Placards

Number of Evacuation (Fire) Drills

Each Calendar

Year

Aspen Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Baker Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Birch Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Cedar Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Graves Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Homan Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Ponderosa Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Sequoia Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

Student Housing-Atrium Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2

Sycamore Hall Yes Yes Yes No Yes 2

University Dining Hall Yes Yes Yes Yes No 0

MANDATORY FIRE DRILLS AND PROCEDURES FOR EVACUATION

Fire drills in Student Housing were conducted each semester during the academic year (2 times a year). In

2020, fire drills were conducted on January 21st-24th and August 26th-29th. All residents must evacuate their

room, suite and building area immediately during the sounding of a fire alarm or upon the direction of a Student

Housing staff members. All residents must use the stairs to evacuate. The Student Housing evacuation

assembly point is in Parking Lot P27. Attempting to re-enter a building area without permission from

University or Housing staff is prohibited. Referral to the Student Housing conduct system or to University

Police for criminal/legal action may also be some of the consequences for failing to comply with the evacuation

policy.

HEALTH & SAFETY CHECK PROCEDURE

Health and Safety checks are performed once a semester by the Residential Life staff to find and eliminate

safety violations. Students will be informed at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled check, however, in an

emergency no notice will be given. Students are required to read and comply with the Fresno State Student

Housing handbook guidelines, which include Health & Safety inspections and all other rules and regulations for

residential buildings. The inspections include, but are not limited to, a visual examination of electrical cords,

smoke detectors, and the presence of prohibited items (e.g. sources of open flame, such as candles; non-surge

protected extension cords; halogen lamps) or prohibited activity (e.g. smoking in the room; tampering with fire

safety equipment). This assessment will also include a general assessment of food and waste storage and

cleanliness of the room.

HOUSING POLICIES

Student Housing has policies and regulations that give clear direction to residents who live on campus. A

portion of the policies pay particular attention to fire and life safety issues. The policies are outlined below:

CANDLES/INCENSE/OPEN FLAMES: Because of fire marshal regulations, candles in any form are

prohibited in Student Housing. Open fires, including burning candles and activities potentially dangerous to

property or disruptive to the community, such as incense and aromatic oils are also prohibited within Student

Housing. All items (including candles) will be confiscated and violators of any of these policies are subject to

disciplinary and/or legal action.

COOKING: Fire regulations require that certain cooking appliances not be permitted in rooms or suites except

for the microfridge provided by Student Housing. For safety reasons, any resident found using any prohibited

cooking items will have the item(s) confiscated. Please consult the Facilities policies—Appliances section to

see what is permitted.

EXPLOSIVES/FIREWORKS: Discharging firecrackers, fireworks, projectiles or any explosive device.

Violations of this include, but are not limited to, discharging or in anyway attempting to discharge types of

manufactured or homemade fireworks or flaming projectiles including cannons or bottle rockets inside or

adjacent to Student Housing. The size of the explosive is irrelevant. Violations of this policy may result in the

termination of your housing license upon the first offense.

FACILITY POLICIES:

APPLIANCES: Electrical devices such as stereos, TVs, hair dryers, coffee pots, air popcorn poppers,

rice cookers, blenders and personal computers are permitted, if they are UL approved and portable.

Space heaters and cooking appliances (examples: hot plates, toasters and any appliance with an open

heating element) are NOT permitted.

BALCONIES/PATIOS: NO SMOKING! No personal items, trash, or bikes may be kept on the

balconies. No BBQs are permitted on the balconies, sidewalks or grass. Anyone in violation of these

policies will have the bike, furniture or BBQ confiscated and returned at check-out. Lawn furniture

may be brought onto the patios.

CEILINGS: You may not display any type of wall hangings, flags or posters on the ceiling. This is a

fire hazard. During health and safety inspections you will be required to remove them. If not removed

by resident in the time stipulated, Housing reserves the right to remove them.

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Tampering with fire equipment, e.g. fire alarms, extinguishers and smoke

detectors is a violation of Student Housing policies. Violations of this include, but are not limited to,

removing a fire extinguisher from its prescribed location, fully or partially discharging a fire

extinguisher for any purpose other than putting out a fire, tampering with smoke alarms located in

public areas, taping smoke alarms in bedrooms, setting off false fire alarms, or removing or damaging

exit lights and starting fires. Violations of this policy may result in the termination of your housing

license upon the first offense.

FIRE ALARMS/DRILLS/EVACUATION: Fire drills will be held periodically. Please note that all rooms are

checked as a standard evacuation procedure and that all University policies are enforced during this time. You

are REQUIRED to leave the building whenever the fire alarm is sounded. Residents with disabilities are cleared

from their room first. Staff is directed to knock on the door first, then key into every room. Failure to evacuate

may subject you to criminal prosecutions, fines and/ or disciplinary action. In the event of a fire alarm/drill, all

residents are required to report to Lot P27. It is important for all residents and staff to evacuate immediately to

designated areas in order for Residential Life Staff and emergency personnel to be able to determine if halls

have been evacuated.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND EQUIPMENT: All residence halls are equipped with fire extinguishers which

are to be used in the event that a minor fire should occur. If you find a fire extinguisher that is not in its proper

place, please notify a member of the Residential Life Staff. Tampering with extinguishers is a $50 fine. False

alarms, removal or unnecessary discharge of fire extinguishers, propping doors and removal of exit signs

compromise the safety of the residence halls. Residents found engaging in the above listed activities may be

dismissed from the residence halls. Other fire safety violations will be dealt with through the disciplinary

process. Whenever a smoke detector alarm sounds, it is important to determine whether or not a fire emergency

exists. If one does, or if it cannot be determined because the door to the room is locked, then immediately pull a

fire alarm located in the center and at the end of every hallway. An alarm will sound throughout the building

and the University Police will be notified automatically. Smoke detector alarms sound only in the room where

they are activated, so you must pull a fire alarm to notify the University Police and the hall residents if there is a

fire. Fire alarm pull boxes are located throughout the complex. You should become familiar with their locations.

Once a fire alarm is pulled, it is the responsibility of each resident to evacuate their residence hall when the

alarm sounds or be subject to criminal prosecution, fine and/or Residence Hall disciplinary action. Tampering

with a smoke detector or a fire alarm is a $100 fine. Certain items are not allowed on Student Housing premises

because of the fire hazard they pose to residents. For a list of prohibited items, please see inside front cover.

FIRE SAFETY: It’s up to you to keep your living areas safe and prevent fire hazards. Always use a surge

protector when plugging in multiple cords, especially computers or laptops. Use caution when cooking or

utilizing the kitchens located in the community style halls.

HEALTH & SAFETY INSPECTIONS: Student Housing Staff, together with RLS staff, will check resident

rooms to ensure that all health and safety requirements are being met. These checks are scheduled once per

semester. Typically, you are informed at least twenty-four hours in advance of a room check, unless an

emergency arises, when no notice may be given. During the wet and cold months, facilities may be entering

rooms to check for any mold issues. In addition, room checks are done during periods such as Winter Recess

and Spring Recess. See Student Housing Policies section for more information.

SMOKE DETECTORS: All resident rooms are equipped with smoke detectors. If your smoke detector needs

maintenance, notify staff immediately by filling out a Facility Service Request at the Atrium Desk. If a smoke

detector emits a low battery beep, fill out a Facility Service Request form at the Atrium Customer Service Desk

so the battery can be replaced.

SMOKING AND TOBACCO POLICY: Effective September 1, 2017, all California State University campuses

shall be 100% Smoke Free and Tobacco Free. Smoking, the use or sale of tobacco products, and the use of

designated smoking areas are prohibited on all California State University properties. Members of the CSU

community are expected to fully comply with the policy.

Any sponsorship and/or advertising in respect to any university activity or event by a tobacco product

manufacturer is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by the University President or designee.

Exceptions:

(i) Smoking in university-sponsored theater and dance productions, student-authored or sponsored scenes,

showcases or workshops produced as part of the department of theatre as well as ceremonial campus events

may be authorized by the President or designee only when a required part of a specific performance. This

includes smoking and/or tobacco use for traditional ceremonial activities of recognized cultural and/or religious

groups.

(ii) The use of nicotine cessation products regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration for

treating nicotine or tobacco dependencies is permitted under the terms of this executive order.

FIRE SAFETY TRAINING

Student Housing facilitates fire safety training for all housing professional and student staff members in August,

January and in May/June when we have summer conferences. Further review is conducted after the scheduled

fire drills in September and January/February and throughout the year when critical incidents occur.

Fire Safety training is provided to housing residents/students (non-staff) through the fire drill process. Student

Housing also provides evacuation procedures and evacuation route maps in every resident room.

Yearly staff training covers:

Fire extinguisher training

Fire alarm evacuation procedures

Fire alarm reset procedures

Business Continuity Plan (BCP) procedures

TRAININGS:

Date Audience # in Attendance

January 13, 2020 All Housing staff 67

August 11, 2020 All Housing staff 42

PERSONNEL TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF FIRE

The following is a list of positions that should be notified AFTER a fire has occurred: Call Campus Police first;

HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE

1. Resident Director On-Call

2. Professional Staff On-Call

3. Director - who will then notify, if needed:

4. Assistant Director

5. Facilities Coordinator

6. Resident Director (for impacted community)

AUXILIARY SERVICES

1. Director of Housing - who will then notify:

2. Vice President of Administration and Finance – who will then notify, if needed:

3. Director of Food Service

4. Dining Hall Manager

5. Director of Human Resources

6. Director of Auxiliary Information Technology

7. Director of USU

8. Director of Foundation

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

1. Vice President of Administration and Finance

2. Chief of Police

3. Associate Vice President/Director of Campus Facilities

4. Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management

STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

1. Vice President

2. Associate Vice President/Dean of Students

SMOKE DETECTOR AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHECKS:

Date Type Location

January 2020 Smoke Detector Check-

Maintenance bi-annual check

All buildings

March 2020 Smoke Detector Check-via

Health and Safety checks

All buildings

July 2020 Smoke Detector Check-

Maintenance bi-annual check

All buildings

October 2020 Smoke Detector Check-via

Healthy and Safety checks

All buildings

Monthly Fire Extinguisher-Maintenance

checks

All buildings

SCHEDULED FIRE DRILLS

Date Type Location

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Fire Drill-Unannounced Cedar/Sequoia & Homan Halls

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Fire Drill-Unannounced Birch & Graves Halls

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Fire Drill-Unannounced Sycamore & Baker Halls

Friday, January 24, 2020 Fire Drill-Unannounced Atrium, Aspen & Ponderosa Halls

Friday, October 2, 2020 Fire Drill-Unannounced Aspen/Ponderosa/Sycamore/Birch/Cedar &

Sequoia Halls

No scheduled drills No scheduled drills Ag Living Quarters

FIRE STATISTICS FOR STUDENT HOUSING 2018

Residential Facilities Number of Fires

Fire Number Cause of Fire

Injuries Caused by Fire

Deaths Caused by Fire

Value of Property Damage

Aspen Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

Baker Hall 2 1

Burn marks in carpet 0 0 Unknown

2 Outlet sparking 0 0 No Damage

Birch Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cedar Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

Graves Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

Homan Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ponderosa Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sequoia Hall

1 1

Smoke coming from room; student burning sage 0 0 No Damage

Student Housing-Atrium 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sycamore Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

University Dining Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0








Baker Hall

1 1 Broken electrical grounding 0 0 $2,500



Graves Hall 1 1

Microwave caught fire 0 0 $350

Homan Hall

1 1 Cigarette ignited mulch 0 0 $100


Sequoia Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0











Baker Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0



Graves Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0

Homan Hall

0 0 0 0 0 0


Sequoia Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0




FIRE SAFETY IN AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS LIVING QUARTERS

DESCRIPTION OF AGRICULTURAL LIVING QUARTERS WITH FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

Fresno State Agricultural Operations has a total of six (6) units and six (6) bed spaces available for Ag

Operations Living Quarters.

Beef Unit Living Quarters (2602 E. Portals Ave. Fresno CA 93740)

The Beef Unit Living Quarters is a single story unit constructed in 1958. The Living Quarters has a smoke

detector and a fire extinguisher. There is one exit to the living space. There are no future plans to improve or


Dairy Unit Living Quarters Unit #1 and #2 (5501 N. Sierra Ave. Fresno CA 93740)

The Dairy Unit Living Quarters are both a single story units constructed in 1980’s. Both Living Quarters have a

smoke detector and a fire extinguisher. There is one exit to each living space. There are no future plans to

improve or upgrade the fire safety systems at this time.

Horse Unit Living Quarters (5425 N. Price Fresno CA 93740)

The Horse Unit Living Quarters is a single story unit constructed in 1958. The Living Quarters has a smoke



Sheep Unit Living Quarters (2895 E. Barstow Ave. Fresno CA 93740)

The Sheep Unit Living Quarters is a single story unit constructed in 1958. The Living Quarters has a smoke



Swine Unit Living Quarters (2654 Portals Ave. Fresno CA 93740)

The Swine Unit Living Quarters is a single story unit constructed in 1958. The Living Quarters has a smoke



Fire Safety Systems in Agricultural Living Quarters

Facility

Fire Alarm Monitoring

On-Site by UPD

Smoke Detection

Fire Extinguisher

Devices

Partial Sprinkler

Evacuation Plans & Placards

Number of Evacuation (Fire) Drills

Each Calendar

Year

Beef Unit Living Quarters No Yes Yes No No 0

Dairy Unit Living Quarters Unit #1

No Yes Yes No No 0

Dairy Unit Living Quarters Unit #2

No Yes Yes No No 0

Horse Unit Living Quarters

No Yes Yes No No 0

Sheep Unit Living Quarters

No Yes Yes No No 0

Swine Unit Living Quarters

No Yes Yes No No 0

FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Smoke Detectors: All Living Quarters are equipped with smoke detectors. If your smoke detector needs

maintenance, or emits a low battery beep, notify Ag Operations staff immediately by calling 559.278-2011.

Whenever a smoke detector alarm sounds, it is important to determine whether or not a fire emergency exists. If

one does, or if it cannot be determined because the door to the room is locked, contact Fresno State Police

Department at 559.278-8400. Smoke detector alarms sound only in the room where they are activated, so you

must notify the Fresno State Police Department if there is a fire. It is the responsibility of each resident to

evacuate their Living Quarters when the alarm sounds or be subject to criminal prosecution, and fine.

Tampering with a smoke detector or a fire alarm is a $100 fine.

Fire Extinguishers and Equipment: All Living Quarters are equipped with fire extinguishers which are to be

used in the event that a minor fire should occur. If you find a fire extinguisher that is not in its proper place,

please notify a staff at Agricultural Operations. Tampering with extinguishers is a $50 fine. False alarms,

removal or unnecessary discharge of fire extinguishers, propping doors and removal of exit signs compromise

the safety of the Living Quarters. Residents found engaging in the above listed activities may be dismissed from

the Living Quarters. Other fire safety violations will be dealt with through the disciplinary process.

Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguishers Checks:

Smoke detector checks are conducted each semester during the academic year and during the summer (3 times a

year). Fire Extinguisher checks are conducted annually by CSU, Fresno E.H.S. staff. In addition to the

regularly scheduled checks, Ag Operations Maintenance Technicians periodically check the smoke detectors

and fire extinguishers during routine maintenance checks.

There are no future plans to improve or upgrade the fire safety systems in the Ag Living Quarters at this time.

In the upcoming year, Ag Operations will prepare a scheduled timetable for Smoke Detector and Fire

Extinguisher checks.

SMOKE DETECTOR AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHECKS:

Date Type Location

3 x year Smoke Detector Check Beef Unit Living Quarters

3 x year Smoke Detector Check Dairy Unit Living Quarters #1

3 x year Smoke Detector Check Dairy Unit Living Quarters #1

3 x year Smoke Detector Check Horse Unit Living Quarters

3 x year Smoke Detector Check Sheep Unit Living Quarters

3 x year Smoke Detector Check Swine Unit Living Quarters

Annually, first of January Fire Extinguisher Check Beef Unit Living Quarters

Annually, first of January Fire Extinguisher Check Dairy Unit Living Quarters #1

Annually, first of January Fire Extinguisher Check Dairy Unit Living Quarters #1

Annually, first of January Fire Extinguisher Check Horse Unit Living Quarters

Annually, first of January Fire Extinguisher Check Sheep Unit Living Quarters

Annually, first of January Fire Extinguisher Check Swine Unit Living Quarters

FIRE DRILLS

Ag Operations does not conduct fire drills for the six (6) Living Quarters. The Living Quarters are single units,

and residents have been instructed on emergencies and the evacuation assembly point location is nearby at

O’Neill Park.

LIVING QUARTER POLICIES

Ag Operations has policies and regulations that give clear direction to residents who live in the Living Quarters.

A portion of the policies pay particular attention to fire and life safety issues. The policies are outlined below:

Candles/Incense/Open Flames: Because of fire marshal regulations, candles in any form are prohibited in

Living Quarters.

Open fires, including burning candles and activities potentially dangerous to property or disruptive to the

community, such as incense and aromatic oils are also prohibited within Living Quarters. All items (including

candles) will be confiscated and violators of any of these policies are subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.

Evacuations

In the event of an evacuation of any building(s), residents are to exit the building immediately per directions of

staff. Staff may knock and then key in to each room to be sure all residents have exited the building. In the

event of any emergency, be alert and responsive to instructions from staff.

Explosions/Fireworks

Discharging firecrackers, fireworks, projectiles or any explosive device are prohibited. Violations of this

include, but are not limited to, discharging or in any way attempting to discharge types of manufactured or

homemade fireworks or flaming projectiles including cannons or bottle rockets inside or adjacent to Living

Quarters. The size of the explosive is irrelevant. Violations of this policy may result in the termination of your

housing license upon the first offense.

Facility Policies

Appliances: Electrical devices such as stereos, TVs, hair dryers, coffee pots, air popcorn poppers, blenders,

radios and personal computers are permitted, if they are UL approved and portable. Space heaters are NOT

permitted!

No Smoking!

Smoking is prohibited on the CSU Fresno campus.

Ceilings

You may not display any type of wall hangings, flags or posters on the ceiling. This is a fire hazard. During

health and safety inspections you will be required to remove them. If not removed by resident in the time

stipulated, Ag Operations reserves the right to remove them.

Fire Equipment

Tampering with fire equipment, e.g. fire alarms, extinguishers and smoke detectors is a violation of Ag

Operations policies. Violations of this include, but are not limited to, removing a fire extinguisher from its

prescribed location, fully or partially discharging a fire extinguisher for any purpose other than putting out a

fire, tampering with smoke alarms located in public areas, taping smoke alarms in bedrooms, setting off false

fire alarms, or removing or damaging exit lights and starting fires. Violations of this policy may result in the

termination of your housing license upon the first offense. Do not block firefighting equipment, fire doors, or

exits with any material or equipment.

Housekeeping

Keep your environment clean and tidy at all times. Do not place items in aisles, corridors, in front of

emergency exits, or electrical control panels. Tools, equipment and chemicals shall be stored in designated

spaces when not in use. Do not place or stack material or equipment in such a manner that it constitutes a

falling hazard. If anything is spilled in the area, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible after it has been

determined if the spilled substance is not hazardous. If it is hazardous call Agricultural Operations, 559-278-

2011 or Fresno State Police Department, 559-278-8400. Pick up litter. Don’t let tripping hazards exist. Install

cables and extension cords so they don’t trip you.

Fire Safety

It’s up to you to keep your living areas safe and prevent fire hazards.

1. Always use a surge protector when plugging in multiple cords, especially computers or laptops.

2. Use caution when cooking or utilizing the kitchen.

3. Firefighting equipment and emergency exits must be kept clear and ready for immediate use. Do not

block them with equipment or material. All personnel should be familiar with the position of

firefighting equipment.

4. Know where your primary exist route is, and what alternative emergency routes are available.

Always use the closest emergency door to exit when evacuating the building.

5. Make sure flammable liquids and vapors are not exposed to ignition sources. All flammable liquids

must be dispensed from and transported in approved containers. Glass containers are expressly

forbidden.

6. Report all fires, no matter how small to the Fresno State Police Department – 559.278-8400.

7. Immediate response to small fires is essential. If a fire occurs, the first consideration must be the

safety of personnel. All employees must be evacuated in the immediate area before attention can be

given to the saving of property. Notify your Supervisor and the University Police as soon as

possible.

8. Learn how to use the extinguisher in your area (frequently read the instructions label on

extinguisher) and know where they are located. If you are not sure, ask Ag Operations.

First Aid and Medical

Report all accidents and injuries to your supervisor regardless of whether anyone is injured and take steps to

correct the factors that contribute to the accident. If you injure yourself in any way, seek

first aid treatment. Seek treatment for all injuries, even small cuts, scratches or burns to prevent infection and

need for further medical care. An accident report must be completed by your supervisor even if you do not

require medical care. For assistance, contact the Fresno State Police Department, 559-278-8400.

FIRE STATISTICS FOR AGRICULTURAL LIVING QUARTERS 2018-2020


Cause of Fire




Beef Unit Living Quarters 0 0 0 0 0

Dairy Unit Living Quarters Unit #1 0 0 0 0 0

Dairy Unit Living Quarters Unit #2 0 0 0 0 0

Horse Unit Living Quarters 0 0 0 0 0

Sheep Unit Living Quarters 0 0 0 0 0

Swine Unit Living Quarters 0 0 0 0 0

2020 annual fire safety report

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