Fire Safety

  1. Issued:October 12, 1993
  2. Revised:August 15, 2024
  3. Last Reviewed:August 15, 2024
  4. Policy Number: FO-31
  5. Responsible Office:Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety
  6. Policy Contact: Facilities & Services Engineering and Construction Services Division
    Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety (fandscodefire@illinois.edu)
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Purpose

To maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus through compliance with adopted codes, standards, and regulations.

Scope

This policy applies to all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University Properties.

Authority

This policy is implemented under the authority of the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director (AVCED) of Facilities & Services (F&S). The AVCED of Facilities & Services designates the Associate Director(s) of Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety (CCC&FS) department as the University’s Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and the State Fire Marshal representative(s).

Policy

The University shall comply with adopted codes, standards, and regulations. The AHJ(s) shall work with internal and external entities to develop and implement policies and procedures to achieve compliance with adopted codes, standards, and regulations for University Property. All construction work on University Property shall: comply with adopted codes, standards, and regulations; be designed by licensed designed professionals following Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989, Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, and Structural Engineering Practice Acts 1989 and the Manual for Code Enforcement Officials and Design Professionals; and reviewed and approved by AHJ(s) to ensure compliance with adopted codes, standards, and regulations.

Definitions

  • University Property means all buildings, grounds and other internal and external spaces owned or controlled by the University.
  • Construction means building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing any public structure or building, or making improvements of any kind to public real property. Construction does not include the routine operation, routine repair, or routine maintenance of existing structures, buildings, or real property (Illinois Procurement Code 30 ILCS 500 1-15.20).

Processes/Procedures/Guidelines

To review adopted codes, standards and regulations, visit General Requirements listed as part of the University Facility Standards.

Visit the F&S website for information regarding CCC&FS department, programs, and applicable links, including but not limited to:

  • Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
  • Tent application and tent safety requirements
  • Grill application and grill safety requirements
  • Model Rocket Launching application
  • Fire extinguisher training

Exceptions

There are no exceptions to this policy.

Contact

Facilities & Services, Engineering & Construction Services Division, Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety, fandscodefire@illinois.edu.

  1. Issued:October 12, 1993
  2. Revised:August 15, 2024
  3. Last Reviewed:August 15, 2024
  4. Policy Number: FO-31
  5. Responsible Office:Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety
  6. Policy Contact: Facilities & Services Engineering and Construction Services Division
    Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety (fandscodefire@illinois.edu)
  8. Print Policy
  1. 9-1-1 Service As Used For Emergency Response
  2. Access Security Systems
  3. Accident Investigation Procedures
  4. Acquiring Energy-consuming Equipment
  5. Aerial Activities Over, On, or In Campus Property
  6. Alcohol Management Policy
  7. Appropriate Use of Information and Technology Resources
  8. Approval of Project Involving the Addition, Modification, or Deletion of Physical Facilities (“Site Approvals”)
  9. Art in Public Spaces
  10. Assignment of Campus Car Pool Vehicles to Departments
  11. Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
  12. Banner (Vexilla) Displays
  13. Bicycle Regulations
  14. Building Emergency Action and Business Continuity Plans
  15. Building Regulations
  16. Building Signage
  17. Campus Demonstrations and Protests
  18. Campus Environmental Health and Safety
  19. Campus Threat Assessment
  20. Carpeting and Drapery
  21. Clery Act
  22. Computer Security
  23. Connection to IllinoisNet
  24. Decorations, Displays, and Christmas Trees
  25. Department-Owned Non-Passenger Vehicles and Equipment
  26. Disaster Recovery Contract for Services Activation
  27. Disposal of Magnetic Media
  28. Distribution of Building Plan Documents and Architectural Drawings
  29. Division of Responsibility
  30. Emergency Communication Systems
  31. Emergency Plans
  32. Expressive Activity on Campus
  33. Fire Safety
  34. Fire Safety Compliance, Reports, Information, and Education
  35. Fire Safety Regulations for Scenery and Set Decorations
  36. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in Campus Buildings
  37. In-Line Skates, Roller Skates, Skateboards, e-Scooters, and Self-Balancing Personal Transportation Devices
  38. Information Security
  39. Installation of Equipment Requiring Special or Controlled Climatic Conditions
  40. Lawn Signs
  41. Limited Use and Reservation of the University Quadrangle
  42. Loaned Art
  43. Low Voltage Media Installation
  44. Motor Vehicles in Buildings
  45. Net Zero Space Growth
  46. Open Flames
  47. Operating Unlicensed Motorized Vehicles on Pathways
  48. Operation of Electronic Devices While Operating University Vehicles and Equipment
  49. Organization and Responsibilities of Facilities & Services
  50. Outdoor Displays
  51. Parking Regulations
  52. Personal Property Used on Campus
  53. Personal Protective Equipment
  54. Possession of Weapons
  55. Procurement of Construction Services
  56. Project Management Fees on Capital Construction Projects
  57. Property Security
  58. Public Health Emergency Response Policy
  59. Radio Frequency Spectra
  60. Radio Licenses, Applications and Renewals, and Federal Communication Commission Maintenance and Inspection Requirements
  61. Requesting Work Order Service
  62. Scattering of Cremated or Human Remains on University Property
  63. Security Cameras
  64. Service, Emotional Support (Assistance), and Other Animals
  65. Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus
  66. Storm Sewer Usage
  67. Three-Wheel Scooters
  68. Underground Utility Damage Prevention
  69. Unit Risk Management Coordinator
  70. University Resources for Political Campaign Activities
  71. University Security Alarms
  72. University Vehicle Signage
  73. Utility Services
  74. Vehicle Accident Reporting Requirements
  75. Vehicles Using University Grounds
  76. Violence Prevention and Response
  77. Working Alone