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Annual Fire Safety Report

(Contains statistics for 2013)

overview

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) became law in August 2008, re-quiring all United States academic institutions to produce an annual fire safety report out-lining fire safety practices, standards, and all fire-related on-campus statistics. Every institution that maintains on-campus student housing shall publish an annual fire safety report. The following public-disclosure report details all information required by this law as it relates to Skidmore College.

Report Availability

By October 1 of each year the Skidmore Department of Campus Safety will make the Cam-pus Safety and Security Annual Report and Annual Fire Safety Report available to all stu-dents, prospective students, and employees. The report will be distributed by posting the report on the Skidmore Web site at www.skidmore.edu/campus_safety/clery/ safety_report.pdf .

Also, a notice of availability will be distributed to all current students and employees via e-mail and will be posted on bulletin boards throughout the campus. The notice will contain a brief description of the report contents. Also, a paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by the Department of Campus Safety.

Fire Safety Policy for on-Campus Residents

All residents are responsible for attending and participating in fire safety workshops dur- 1

ing the academic year. Students are responsible for following all fire safety codes and must cooperate in removing any violations or evacuating the building in a timely manner.

Fire alarm systems and firefighting equipment are in the residence halls and apart- 2

ments for the occupants’ protection. Any tampering with or misuse of this equipment is prohibited and is in violation of the law.

Firecrackers, gasoline, candles, incense, or other highly combustible items are not per- 3

mitted in residence halls or apartments.

Food preparation is permitted in residence hall kitchenettes. The cooking of food and 4

the use of electrical appliances (i.e. toaster ovens, microwave ovens, heating coils, George Foreman grills, etc.) are prohibited in student rooms.