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CampusFireSafetyReport2021

ANNUAL STUDENT HOUSING FIRE SAFETY REPORTThis report is in accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (PL 110-315).Georgia Tech’s fire safety rules and policy are intended to prevent fires, and fire- related injuries and deaths. The Institute maintains aFire Safety Office consisting of: a fire marshal, deputy fire marshal, and two fire safety specialists. The Fire Safety Office manages acomprehensive risk reduction program consisting of: plan review, construction inspections, annual fire inspections, the Hot Worksprogram, night inspections, event support, operational permits, the Fire Protection System Management program, a statewide firedepartment liaison, and Campus Fire Safety Month.Along with this program, the state fire marshal annually deputizes the Georgia Tech fire marshal to perform the duties of safetyinspections, issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, and fire investigations.Plan Review is an opportunity for the Fire Safety Office staff to provide feedback and oversight on construction projects andlab renovations for the Institute. Permits are issued and inspections are provided throughout the project phases.Construction Inspections involve the progressive inspection process of examining construction-related features against permitdrawings. Typical intervals of inspection are at 50 percent, 80 percent, and 100 percent completion levels.Annual Fire Inspections involve formal examination of an occupancy and its associated uses or processes to determine compliancewith fire and life safety codes and standards.Hot Works is a permit program for any work that generates sparks or heat. The Web-based system allows contractors and facilities staffto apply for permits. Georgia Tech’s fire safety specialist provides fire prevention oversight in alignment with guidelines from FM Global,Hot Works, and the International Fire Code.Night Inspections and Event Support provide opportunities for campus-based organizations and groups to collaborate on fire andlife safety aspects of events, celebration, and large gatherings.Operational Permits, as defined by the International Fire Code, are for 43 different operational conditions that require proceduralreview and permit annually.Fire Protection System Management is a Web-based program that provides coordination and oversight during the temporaryshutdowns of fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems for modification or repair. Buildingevacuations, fire watches, or official notice is required as needed to offset the risk associated with any temporary shutdowns.The purpose of the statewide Fire Department Liaison is the active collaboration of the campus fire marshal and the fire service inthe communities where Georgia Tech operates or occupies facilities.Campus Fire Safety Month is every September, and the Georgia Tech Fire Safety Office participates with an increased focus oneducational and awareness events. The main event is iPrevent, an evening during which students visit eight fire safety-learningstationsand witness a live fire demonstration on a mock dorm room.Residential FacilitiesAll Georgia Tech residential facilities are inspected annually by the Fire Safety Office. Additionally, Georgia Tech’s Housing Departmentperforms safety inspections at random times during the year to ensure compliance with the Housing Department’s fire safety policy.Because of the seriousness of the consequences that could result from failure to comply with fire codes and Georgia Tech’s HousingPolicy, Georgia Tech takes disciplinary action on the first offense. Such actions may include the imposition of a fine by the HousingDepartment. The Institute also has the right to require students who violate these safety rules to vacate their accommodations with nofinancial credit for the remainder of the semester.On-campus Greek Housing is annually inspected by the Georgia Tech Fire Safety Office. Each semester that a Greek house is occupied,the Fire Safety Office will conduct and observe fire evacuation drills. State of Georgia Fire and Life Safety rules and regulations are thepredominant mechanism for fire safety rules and policies.Studies abroad programs, Georgia Tech Lorraine and Shenzhen Campuses, is expected to follow institute policy.Copies of the Fire Safety Report can be found at: www.ehs.gatech.edu/fire.

Fire Protection SystemsFire Alarm Systems/Initiation — Pull StationsFire alarm pull stations are generally located at exit doors, exit stairs, and corridors in Georgia Tech Housing facilities. Fire alarmactivation automatically alerts the building occupants and automatically dials the Central Station Monitoring Company, a full-servicefire alarm central station. Central Station Monitoring notifies the appropriate authorities including the Georgia Tech PoliceCommunications Center, which then contacts the City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.Georgia Tech Lorraine campus is protected by Metz, France fire services. The GTL and GTS arranged housing facilities do have firealarm systems.Smoke DetectionSmoke detectors are located throughout each floor of every Georgia Tech Housing facility on campus. If smoke is detected, the firealarm system will notify the building occupants through visual and audible alarms and automatically send a signal to Central StationMonitoring.Georgia Tech Lorraine and Shenzhen all arranged housing facilities do have fire alarm systems with smoke detection.Automatic Fire Sprinkler SystemsThe rise of temperature associated with fire in an area will activate a sprinkler, causing the sprinkler system to send a signal to the FireAlarm Control Unit; the fire alarm system will notify the building occupants through visual and audible alarms and automatically send asignal to Central Station Monitoring.Eighty percent of Georgia Tech’s Housing beds are covered by sprinkler protection. Future renovation project plans will accomplish100 percent sprinkler coverage by 2020.Sprinklers must not be tampered with or used as a means to hang personal items. This could activate the system, causing substantialwater damage. Georgia Tech is not responsible for any loss students may incur as a result of negligence due to tampering with sprinklerheads. A resident who knowingly or accidentally activates a sprinkler may be charged for the repairs/cleanup and may be subject to thejudicial process.Georgia Tech Lorraine and Shenzhen Campuses, none of the housing arrangements have automatic fire suppression systems.Fire Evacuation DrillsThe Georgia Tech Housing Department, in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Fire Safety Office, conducted a total of 100 emergencyevacuation drills this year. Emergency evacuation drills are conducted within 10 days of the beginning of classes each semester. Thedrills are conducted by activating every individual fire alarm system in each on-campus student housing facility. After the fire alarm isactivated, students and visitors must exit immediately and gather at the designated safe refuge location. A sweep of all floors and ahead count is conducted by a Housing staff representative and a Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) officer. Only when the alarmis silenced and the GTPD or local authority gives the “All Clear,” may the building be reentered. Students who do not vacate thebuilding when a fire alarm is activated may be subject to judicial action.Note: For these drills only, the fire alarm system is reset by the Georgia Tech Housing Electrical Department.Georgia Tech-Lorraine and Shenzhen performs fire evacuation drills on a different schedule than the main campus.Institute Policies and Rules in the Prevention of FireProhibited Behaviors in Georgia Tech Residential Facilities: Misusing or tampering with fire safety equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, fire extinguishers, hoses, horns, bells, conduitsections, alarm-pull trigger devices, fire sprinklers, central- relay control bases, and glass covers for fire extinguishers, as well as pullingfalse alarms. Obstructing hallways, sidewalks, or stairwells and impeding evacuation from a building during an emergency. Propping open any fire doors. Blocking or locking exit doors. Storing bicycles in stairwells or any other location that might impede evacuation from a building during an emergency. Possessing chemicals or substances that are potentially dangerous or highly flammable. This includes, but is not limited to, gasoline,propane, lighter fluid, etc. Leaving food cooking unattended. Failing to vacate the building when the fire alarm system is activated.Portable Electrical Appliances Halogen lamps are prohibited in all housing facilities. Hot plates are prohibited in all housing facilities. All appliances must be plugged directly into an appropriate wall receptacle of the appropriate amperage as indicated by the

manufacturer’s instructions. Extension cords, splitters, and power taps are prohibited from being used in conjunction with allportable electrical appliances.Smoking and Open Flames Candles, incense, burners, and other open flame devices are strictly prohibited. Using any items that are potentially dangerous/flammable, including fireworks, hazardous materials, etc. is also prohibited. Smoking is prohibited in all residence hall areas (rooms, apartments, suites, common areas, lobbies, lounges, stairwells, elevators,activity and recreation rooms, bathrooms, etc.).People who choose to smoke must be outdoors at least 25 feet from any residence hall.*Georgia Tech Lorraine and Shenzhen Campuses, should follow the above Institute policies.Fire and Life Safety InspectionsFire inspections in the residence halls are conducted annually by the Georgia Tech Fire Safety Office. During each semester, GeorgiaTech Housing staff will check rooms, per the following rules, to ensure that there are no fire hazards or unusual safety hazards present. Halogen torchiere lights are prohibited. Electrical circuits must not be overloaded. There can be only one major appliance (such as refrigerator, TV, computer, microwave) perreceptacle. Appliances and other higher-wattage equipment should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Nothing can hang from the overhead lights, sprinkler heads, or pipes, or be attached to the ceiling. Appliances with damaged cords must be properly disposed of or repaired. Electrical appliances must be classified or listed for safety by Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) or Electrical Testing Labs (ETL). The grounding pin from a three-pronged electrical cord must never be removed. Coffeemakers and all other appliances with exposed heating elements must never be left unattended while in operation. They must beunplugged after each use and stored appropriately. No cords may be run under carpet. Stapling or tacking electrical wires to fixtures is prohibited. Hot plates are not allowed. Open element cooking or heating equipment is prohibited.*Georgia Tech Lorraine Campus, should follow the above Institute policies. Fire inspection frequency at GT Lorraine is unknown.Georgia Tech Housing Facilities Evacuation PlansGeneral ProceduresIf smoke or a fire is discovered, the fire alarm must be activated immediately. Exit through the nearest door or stairway and proceed tothe designated safe refuge area. If the nearest exit or exit stairwell is obstructed by smoke, fire, or other hazards, proceed to an alternateexit. Do not use elevators. Once everyone has assembled outside at the emergency evacuation assembly point, Housing PLs and RAs willaccount for all occupants and communicate with first responders if anyone is not accounted for, providing other information vital tosafety and rescue. Building occupants shall not re-enter the building until the “All Clear” authorization is given by public safetyofficials/the authority having jurisdiction.Evacuation plans for all of Georgia Tech’s Housing facilities are located at: AlertPlan.aspx.*Georgia Tech Lorraine Campus arranged housing facilities do provide direction on evacuation procedures. Evacuation maps are postedin resident hallways.Greek Housing Facilities Evacuation PlansGeneral ProceduresIf smoke or a fire is discovered, the fire alarm must be activated immediately. Exit through the nearest door or stairway and proceed tothe designated safe refuge area. If the nearest exit or exit stairwell is obstructed by smoke, fire, or other hazards, proceed to an alternateexit. Do not use elevators. Once assembled outside at the designated meeting place, a member of the fraternity or sorority will accountfor all occupants and communicate with first responders if anyone is not accounted for, providing other information vital to safety andrescue. Building occupants shall not re-enter the building until the “All Clear” authorization is given by public safety officials/theauthority having jurisdiction.

Reporting a FireTo report a fire, students, employees or visitors should call the Georgia Tech Police Communications Center by dialing 911 from anycampus landline or 404.894.2500 from a cellphone.*Georgia Tech Lorraine Campus: Dial 18 for fire department response.Fire Safety Education ProgramsFire safety education and training programs are available for students, faculty, and staff. The Housing Department student staff members(SSMs) receive classroom/hands-on training annually and prior to the start of the fall semester in the following areas: Fire extinguisher use Evacuation and emergency preparedness Kitchen fire safety Life safety systems Georgia Tech Fire Safety RulesIn Case of a FireIn the case of a fire, students, faculty, and staff must promptly evacuate the facility. If a staff member is present, he/ she maychoose to attempt to extinguish the fire based on the fire extinguisher training received. While evacuating, notify others by activatingthe fire alarm system. Follow evacuation plans for the facility in which the fire has occurred. Remain at the meeting area untilreleased by public safety officials, re-entering the building only once public safety officials have given the “All clear.” Never re-entera burning building.Reporting FiresTo report a fire, students, employees, or visitors should call the Georgia Tech Police Communications Center by dialing 911 fromany campus landline or 404.894.2500 from a cellphone. All fires are reported to the Georgia Tech fire marshal via the on-call EHSmanager through the 24-hour EHS emergency phone: 404.216.5237.Reporting Fires Georgia Tech LorraineAll fires are reported to the Georgia Tech fire marshal via the on-call EHS manager through the 24-hour EHS emergency phone:404.216.5237.Planned Renovations and UpgradesGeorgia Tech aggressively upgrades fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, and other egress-related components as needed andwhen buildings go through renovations. Whenever possible, projects are created outside of the set renovation schedule to upgradeolder systems.

Georgia Tech HousingFacilities Fire and LifeSafety OverviewBuildingsNumberof BedsArmstrongBrownCaldwellCenter Street NorthCenter Street SouthCloudmanCrecineEighth Street EastEighth Street SouthEighth Street WestTenth & Home Building (A)Tenth & Home Building (B)Tenth & Home Building (C)Tenth & Home Building (D)Tenth & Home Building (E)Tenth & Home Building (F)Tenth & Home Building (G)FieldFittenFolkFourth Street E /HayesFreemanFulmerGlennGraduate sonMauldingMontagNorth Ave EastNorth Ave NorthNorth Ave SouthNorth Ave WestPerryZbarSmithStein /Goldin HouseTowerUndergraduate LivingCenterWoodruff NorthWoodruff es19691925196919951995193119951995199519952005 - 20062005 - 20062005 - 20062005 - 20062005 - 20062005 - 20062005 - 11111111YesYesYes1984198420202020-11100%82%*462021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 6

Georgia Tech Greek HousingFacilities Fire and Life SafetyOverviewBuildingsNumberof esYesYesAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Xi DeltaDelta ChiPhi Kappa ThetaPhi MuPi Kappa AlphaPi Kappa PhiAlpha Delta ChiAlpha Epsilon %--10Georgia TechLorraine France and ShenzhenArranged FacilitiesFire and Life Safety OverviewBuildingsAloes Building (A)Aloes Building (B)Aloes Building (C)Aloes Building (D)63167152FireAlarmSystemYesYesYesYesAloes Building esYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoAloes Building (G)Crous Building (D)**Lafayette Building (A)**Lafayette Building (B)**Lafayette Building (C)**Lafayette Building (D)*Pythagore**Resam Building (B)**Resam Building (C)**Resam Building (E)Shenzhen-Building B55TotalNumberof nDrillsCompleted22222210000000215* Not in Use** Not Used 20202021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 7

2020- Summary of Georgia TechHousing Related Fire IncidentsBuildingsDateTimeFiresFire CauseInjuriesDeaths-------Family Housing (E)----Family Housing (F)Family Housing (G)FieldFittenFolkFourth Street EFreemanFulmerGlennGraduate ing-5:12 PM-1---Non intentional- Cooking Fire------ArmstrongBrownCaldwellCenter Street NorthCenter Street SouthCloudmanCrecineEighth Street EastEighth Street SouthEighth Street WestFamily Housing (A)Family Housing (B)Family Housing (C)Family Housing (D)ZbarMontagNorth Ave EastNorth Ave NorthNorth Ave SouthNorth Ave WestPerry /MathesonSixth StreetSmithStein ----------------------UndergraduateLiving CenterWoodruff North---------Woodruff South-------00 0Total12021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 8

2020-Summary of Georgia TechOn-Campus Greek ResidentRelated Fire IncidentsBuildingsDateTimeFiresFire CauseInjuriesDeathsAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Xi DeltaDelta ChiPhi Kappa ThetaPhi MuPi Kappa AlphaPi Kappa PhiAlpha Delta ChiAlpha Epsilon Pi-1:44 PM-1-Undetermined-0-0-PropertyDamage0--------00 005/23/2020Total12020-Summary of Georgia TechLorraine France and ShenzhenArranged Facilities-Related FireIncidentsBuildingsDateTimeAloes Building (A)Aloes Building (B)Aloes Building (C)Aloes Building (D)Aloes Building (E)Aloes Building (G)Crous Building (D)Lafayette Building (A)Lafayette Building (B)Lafayette Building (C)Lafayette Building (D)PythagoreShenzhen-Building B55--TotalFires0Fire Cause-InjuriesDeathsPropertyDamage---00 02021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 9

2019-Summary of Georgia TechHousing Related Fire IncidentsBuildingsDateTimeFiresFire CauseInjuriesDeathsArmstrongBrownCaldwellCenter Street NorthCenter Street SouthCloudmanCrecineEighth Street EastEighth Street SouthEighth Street WestFamily Housing (A)Family Housing (B)Family Housing (C)Family Housing (D)-------Family Housing (E)----Family Housing (F)Family Housing (G)FieldFittenFolkFourth Street EFreemanFulmerGlennGraduate North Ave EastNorth Ave NorthNorth Ave SouthNorth Ave WestPerry /MathesonSixth StreetSmithStein HouseTowers-PropertyDamage-------00 250---Not intentional-Cooking oil added to hot pan00 0------------- 10,000Not intentional-Overheated item in microwave----00-------UndergraduateLiving CenterWoodruff North--------------Woodruff South-------00 10,250Total4/02/198:30PM13Not intentional-Cooking fire2021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 10

2019— Summary of Georgia TechOn-Campus Greek ResidentRelated Fire IncidentsPropertyDamage-BuildingsDateTimeFiresFire CauseInjuriesDeathsAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Xi DeltaDelta ChiPhi Kappa ThetaPhi MuPi Kappa AlphaPi Kappa PhiAlpha Delta Chi-------------00 0Total-2019-Summary of Georgia TechLorraine France and ShenzhenArranged Facilities-Related FireIncidentsBuildingsAloes Building (A)Aloes Building (B)Aloes Building (C)Aloes Building (D)Aloes Building (E)Aloes Building (G)Crous Building (D)Lafayette Building (A)Lafayette Building (B)Lafayette Building (C)Lafayette Building (D)PythagoreResam Building (B)Resam Building (C)Resam Building (E)Shenzhen-Building B55TotalDateTimeFires-------09/02/2019-100 0---Not IntentionalMicrowave Fire---00 01Fire Cause-InjuriesDeathsPropertyDamage2021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 11

2018 - Summary of Georgia TechHousing Related Fire IncidentsBuildingsArmstrongBrownCaldwellCenter Street NorthCenter Street SouthCloudmanCrecineEighth Street EastEighth Street SouthEighth Street WestFamily Housing (A)Family Housing (B)Family Housing (C)Family Housing (D)DateTimeFiresFire CauseInjuriesDeaths12/07/18-4:29 PM----1---0Not Intentional-Dumpster-0----PropertyDamage- 0-Family Housing (E)-----------Family Housing (F)---------------Family Housing (G)FieldFittenFolkFourth Street EFreemanFulmerGlennGraduate ingZbarMontagNorth Ave East-----------------UndergraduateLiving CenterWoodruff North--------------Woodruff South-------000North Ave NorthNorth Ave SouthNorth Ave WestPerry /MathesonSixth StreetSmithStein HouseTowersTotal12021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 12

2018-Summary of Georgia TechOn-Campus Greek ResidentRelated-Fire IncidentsBuildingsDateTimeFiresFire CauseInjuriesDeathsAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Xi DeltaDelta ChiPhi Kappa ThetaPhi MuPi Kappa AlphaPi Kappa PhiAlpha Delta Chi------PropertyDamage-1-Not Intentional-Grease Fire0-0- 250-0003/14/2018-7:39 AM-Total-1 2502018-Summary of Georgia TechLorraine France and ShenzhenArranged Facilities-Related FireIncidentsBuildingsDateTimeAloes Building (A)Aloes Building (B)Aloes Building (C)Aloes Building (D)Aloes Building (E)Aloes Building (G)Crous Building (D)Lafayette Building (A)Lafayette Building (B)Lafayette Building (C)Lafayette Building (D)PythagoreShenzhen-Building B55--TotalFires0Fire Cause-InjuriesDeathsPropertyDamage---00 02021 Campus Fire Safety Report Georgia Institute of Technology 13

For More InformationYou may contact the following departments for more information about the topics covered in this brochure:Campus Police. 404.894.2500Counseling Center. 404.894.2575Dean of Students . 404.894.2564Diversity Issues and Programs. 404.894.2561Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. 404.894.1225Fire Safety Office . 404.894.FIREHealth Promotion. 404.894.9980Housing . 404.894.2470Human Resources . 404.894.4847Parking and Transportation Services.404.894.PARK & 404.385.RIDEStamps Health Service. . 404.894.1420Stingerette. . 404.385.7433Women’s Resource Center. 404.385.0230Emergency Phone NumbersEnvironmental Health & Safety . 404.216.5237Fire-Medical-Police . 911Georgia Tech Police Department .404.894.2500Other Emergency NumbersGeorgia Tech Counseling Center .404.894.2575National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.1.800.273.TALKSexual Assault Information Line . 404.894.9000Emergency Information HotlinesEmergency Preparedness . 404.894.7200Information HotlineInclement Weather Hotline . 404.894.0500Emergency Update Website . www.alerts.gatech.eduTo view this publication online, visit www.ehs.gatech.edu/fire.Copyright 2016 N16C4202 Georgia Institute of TechnologyAn equal education and employment opportunity institution

Georgia Tech Lorraine and Shenzhen Campuses, none of the housing arrangements have automatic fire suppression systems. Fire Evacuation Drills The Georgia Tech Housing Department, in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Fire Safety Office, conduc

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