Fire Code Safety Information
The University of Southern Indiana is required to comply with fire codes.
PLEASE DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. The assigned event planner will provide the event contact with room set-up arrangements. To comply with fire code and ADA guidelines, it is required to maintain a clear area around all doorways (equal to the width of the doorway), halls and stairs; fire safety equipment must remain unobstructed. A distance of 36” must maintained in front of electrical panels and around all exit (egress) pathways.
2. Items may not be affixed to ceilings, doors, columns, staging, overhead pipes, sprinkler heads, light fixtures, audio visual equipment or emergency exit signs. Exit signs must remain visible at all times.
3. No items may be attached by any method to stone or wood surfaces. The use of cellophane tape, glue, staples, thumbtacks, or adhesive materials is not permitted on any surfaces; painter’s tape may only be used on painted surfaces or air walls. No pins may be used on any surface throughout the facility.
4. Only vinyl tape is approved for use on carpeted flooring.
5. Outdoor signs should be staked only in appropriate spaces. Contact your assigned event planner for a map of approved locations.
6. The release of helium balloons, water balloons, loose glitter, feathers, confetti, rice, birdseed, straw and other small particle materials are not permitted.
7. Floating lanterns are not permitted on campus. It is acceptable to throw live or dried flower petals (no silk), release butterflies, blow bubbles, or ring bells.
8. Decorations, displays, or exhibits that require flame or water/liquids are not permitted; this includes chocolate fountains, champagne fountains, etc.
9. Decorations must be removed immediately following the event. Failure to do so will result in disposal of all items left behind and the Client may be charged for labor required to dispose of such items.
10. Client will be responsible for charges related to the repair, replacements, and/or cleaning of damages to the facility and/or equipment.
11. Only OSHA approved ladders provided by USI may be used. Standing on furniture will not be permitted. Areas unreachable from OSHA approved ladders are not approved for decorating.
12. Painting is not permitted unless approved prior to the event by Special Events and Scheduling.
13. Items may not be placed or stored within 18” inches of the ceiling.
14. Space heaters are prohibited in all University spaces, including private offices and conference rooms.
15. Extension cords and power strips should not be used as permanent wiring. Extension cords and power strips should not be plugged into power strips.
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Prohibited Items, Materials and Decoration Policy
- Items may not be affixed to ceilings, doors, columns, staging, overhead pipes, sprinkler heads, light fixtures, audio visual equipment or emergency exit signs. Exit signs must remain visible at all times.
- No items may be attached by any method to stone or wood surfaces. The use of cellophane tape, glue, staples, thumbtacks, or adhesive materials is not permitted on any surfaces; painter’s tape may only be used on painted surfaces or air walls. No pins may be used on any surface throughout the facility.
- Only vinyl tape is approved for use on carpeted flooring.
- Outdoor signs should be staked only in appropriate spaces. Contact your assigned event planner for a map of approved locations.
- The release of helium balloons, loose glitter, feathers, confetti, rice, birdseed, straw and other small particle materials are not permitted.
- Floating lanterns are not permitted on campus. It is acceptable to throw live or dried flower petals (no silk), release butterflies, blow bubbles, or ring bells.
- Decorations, displays, or exhibits that require flame or water/liquids are not permitted; this includes chocolate fountains, champagne fountains, etc.
- Decorations must be removed immediately following the event. Failure to do so will result in disposal of all items left behind and the Client may be charged for labor required to dispose of such items.
- Client will be responsible for charges related to the repair, replacements, and/or cleaning of damages to the facility and/or equipment.
- Only OSHA approved ladders provided by USI may be used. Standing on furniture will not be permitted. Areas unreachable from OSHA approved ladders are not approved for decorating.
- The assigned event planner will provide the event contact with room set-up arrangements. To comply with fire code and ADA guidelines, it is required to maintain a clear area around doorways (equal to the width of the doorway), halls and stairs; fire safety equipment must remain unobstructed.
- Painting is not permitted unless approved prior to the event by Special Events and Scheduling.
Violations are subject to the following:
- 1st Offense: Written warning
- 2nd Offense: Fee
- 3rd Offense: Possible loss of privileges; the opportunity to reserve space/host activities may be revoked for the remainder of the semester
Special Events and Scheduling reserves the right to make adjustments, changes, or exceptions to the guidelines and procedures provided herein as applicable and appropriate.