Fire & Life Safety Index

The entire UTD campus fire alarm systerm is being monitored 24-7 via the fiberoptic loop connected to every building fire panel. All 33 buildings have primary reporting to the University Police and secondary reporting to EHS and CDAS. 26 of 33 buildings have a Class A reporting loop for redundancy via Simplex Fire Hardware. 7 of 33 buildings have a Class B reporting with a single cluster pearl due to Edwards Fire Hardware or distance(Dallas campus). EHS is in charge of 2586 alarm initiating devices at UTD.

• Fire & Life Safety
  The overview and fire safety tips. Also contains documentation Hot Work Permit, Space Heater Policy, and Halogen Torchiere Lamp Safety.
• Building Inspections
  Building inspection for code compliance.
• Design Review
  All work since Sept. 15 involving remodeling and construction are reviewed for code compliance.
• Fire Alarm System
  Fire alarm policy
• Sprinkler System
  Sprinkler system policy
• Fire Drills
  Fire drill policy
• Fire Extinguisher Training
  Information concerning the proper usage of fire extinguishers

External Links
Campus Fire Watch
Center for Campus Fire Safety
Congressional Fire Services Institute
International Association of Fire Chiefs
International Association of Fire Fighters
International Code Council
International Fire Marshals Association
National Association of Fire Marshals
National Electrial Manufacturers Association
National Fire Protection Association
National Fire Sprinkler Association

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