5. Tampering with building fire alarm system – NOT resulting in the transmission of a fire evacuation i. First Violation - $75.00 Fine, Subject to Formal Conduct Warning, and Educational Programming ii. Second Violation - $200.00 Fine and Subject to Student Conduct Probation 6. Tampering with building fire alarm system – RESULTING in the transmission of a fire evacuation and a fire department response i. First Violation - $200.00 Fine and Subject to Student Conduct Probation, and Educational Programming ii. Second Violation - $300.00 Fine, Subject to Student Conduct Sanction(s), and possible Residence Hall Expulsion 7. Discharge of building fire extinguisher for non-emergency purpose i. $100.00 - Fine, plus additional cleaning charges and Subject to Student Conduct Probation CANDLES, INCENSE AND WARMERS Burning candles and incense or candles with burnt wicks is not permitted in student rooms due to the danger of fire caused by open flame. Students can utilize candle warmers in their rooms with the understanding that they are turned off when the students have left the room. Any candle being used with a candle warmer must have the wick removed. Tampering with or misuse of fire equipment and alarms is dangerous and will not be tolerated. Residents responsible for tampering with this equipment or setting off false alarm will be subject to student conduct proceedings. DEFINITIONS Fire: Any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner. Cause of Fire: The factor or factors that give rise to a fire. The casual factors may be but not limited to the result of intentional or unintentional action, mechanical failure or act of nature. Fire Related Injury: Any instance in which a person is injured as a result of a fire, including any injury sustained from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from dangers of the fire. The term person may include students, employees, visitors, firefighters, or any other individuals. Fire Related Death: Any instance in which a person is killed as a result of a fire, including death resulting from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue or escaping from dangers of fire, when death occurs within one year of injuries sustained as a result of the fire. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 29
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