Fire Escapes

Students are prohibited from loitering upon, or conducting any activity on or from, a fire escape or fire escape platform. Students who are found to be in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Fire/Smoke Detection Equipment

Fire detection equipment is defined as any equipment specifically designed to detect and alert occupants to the presence of fire and/or smoke. All University Residences are equipped with fire and/or smoke detectors, many of which operate using batteries as a primary or back-up source of power.

Students are required to maintain their fire/smoke detectors in working order. If a fire/smoke detector (a) does not operate when tested, or (b) alerts the student to a failing battery, the student must contact the Plant Services department (Gonzaga extension 5656) to make a maintenance request for the repair of the unit.

Flammable Items and Materials

The University is concerned about the risk of fire that is associated with the storage and/or use of flammable items or materials within its residences. The use of equipment which produces, contains, or conducts a continuous open flame — such as candles, potpourri burners, incense, sterno cans or other combustibles — is not permitted. In addition, natural Christmas trees are discouraged. Any use of natural Christmas trees must be pre-approved by the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Examples of flammable items or materials which are specifically prohibited from any University property include, but are not limited to: gasoline containers (full or empty), gas-operated camping equipment (e.g., Coleman stoves), engines or engine parts, propane tanks, and liquid oxygen containers. Other examples of commonly utilized flammable materials which are considered dangerous and therefore prohibited include open-coil burners, open-coil space heaters, and candles.

Furthermore, gas or charcoal barbecue grills are prohibited in and around residence halls, including decks and patios of University owned apartment buildings, with the exception of University provided barbecues at individual residence halls.

Halogen Lamps

Halogen Lamps are not allowed in Gonzaga University residence halls, apartments and properties. There is extreme hazard and fire danger associated with the high temperatures at which halogen lamps burn (750 - 1100 degrees Fahrenheit). These high temperatures can ignite bedding, paper, posters, curtains, etc., when they come in contact with the bulb.