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New York State Student Notification of Fire Safety Standards and Measures in Campus Residence Halls
6438 of New York State Education Law requires notification of fire safety standards and measures in all College-owned or College-operated housing. To facilitate compliance the following information is provided:
An Emergency Evacuation and Fire Safety Plan has been developed for the Campus including: Mohawk Hall, Heritage Hall, Rushton Hall, Smith Hall and Kennedy Hall. This plan can be viewed and is available on the web at: http://www.canton.edu/university_police/ the EH&S website at: http://www.canton.edu/ehs/ and also through the Residence Life Office.
Sprinkler Systems
Mohawk Hall, Heritage Hall, Rushton Hall and Smith Hall are equipped with sprinkler systems in the basement and first floor storage areas. Heritage Hall East Wing, Rushton Hall East Wing, Mohawk Hall East Wing, and Kennedy Hall are equipped with an automatic sprinkler system designed to discharge water when the effects of a fire have been detected. In general, sprinkler heads are located in each space of the building.
Fire Alarm Systems
All five residence halls are equipped with an automatic fire alarm system designed to detect the unwanted presence of fire by monitoring the presence of smoke and/or heat. In general, smoke and/or heat detectors are located in each space of the building. The fire alarm system can also be manually actuated by pulling a fire alarm pull station. Fire alarm pull stations are located throughout the building at or near an exit. The location of fire alarm pull stations are identified in the Emergency Evacuation and Safety Plan as well as on posted Building Evacuation Plans.
Fire Extinguishers
All five residence halls are equipped with portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers are intended to extinguish or control small fires. In general, portable fire extinguishers are located on each floor of the building in common areas and other required spaces. The location of portable fire extinguishers are identified in the Emergency Evacuation and Safety Plan as well as on posted Building Evacuation Plans.
Exits
All five residence halls are equipped with emergency exits and stairwells. The location of emergency exits and stairwells are identified in the Emergency Evacuation and Safety Plan as well as on posted Building Evacuation Plans.
Additional fire safety information including the Campus Fire Safety Report may also be found in the annual Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act and Fire Safety Report which can found at: http://www.canton.edu/clery_act/.