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Fire Drills

Residence halls are completely evacuated for all fire alarms. Periodic fire drills are held to ensure the safety of all residents.

Properly conducted fire drills can help minimize problems if an actual fire emergency occurs. Fire evacuation diagrams are posted on each residence hall floor.

Each residence hall must hold a pre-announced, walk-through fire drill during the first few days of each semester. During each pre-announced fire drill, staff members will be required to open doors to all residence hall rooms to ensure evacuation. There must be one unannounced fire drill each eight weeks.

Residence hall staff members may make a room-by-room check to ensure that all occupants leave the building in the event of any fire alarm (fire drill or unplanned alarm). Residents are not permitted to re-enter the building until authorized to do so by Campus Police or the fire department. Students may be held responsible for violations found during fire alarms or room inspections.

 

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The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community.

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