Holiday Decorations - Fire Safety Policy

Policy Statement

Each year, during the Christmas season, numerous fires result because of the flammability of Christmas trees and decorations.

Definitions

There are no definitions for this policy at this time.

Policy Procedures

Persons constructing displays or supervising such installations are urged to observe the following precautions:

1. Evergreen Christmas trees and decorations (i.e., wreaths, boughs, etc.) are not permitted in campus buildings.
2. Imitation trees are allowable, provided they are fireproof or fire retardant. Trees should not be placed in hallways, stairways, or near doors used for exits. Do not drape trees with flammable decorations. Metal trees should not be decorated with lights; color wheels are recommended. Do not have tree lights on overnight.
3. When utilizing other types of decorations (paper, plastic, etc.), do not attach or conceal emergency/protective devices (fire alarm pull stations, heat/smoke detectors, fire extinguisher, etc.) with decorations. All such decorations should be labeled fireproof, fire resistant, or fire retardant. Do not place decorations on counters or tables where lighted cigarettes are liable to touch the decorations.

Links to Related Procedures and Information

There are no links for this policy at this time.

Contact Information

There is no contact information for this policy at this time.

History (in descending order)

Approval

There are no approvals for this policy at this time.