It is the policy of Rollins College to provide a safe work environment. This policy applies to all faculty staff and students who work or attend classes in non-residential buildings.
- Devices using an open flame such as candles, incense and gas lanterns are not permitted in offices.
- When a building alarm sounds, all faculty and staff must vacate the building. Offices may be inspected by Campus Security, and Winter Park Emergency Personnel. No one may reenter the building until the chief fire official present has secured the building and given permission to return.
- Faculty or staff are not to disengage or reset any alarm enunciator panel. This is the responsibility of the chief fire officer present.
- Halogen lamps are not permitted as they pose a severe fire safety risk due to the intense heat generated by the high wattage bulb.
- Decorations, including holiday trees/branches, shall be of such materials that they will not continue to burn or glow after being subjected to the flame of an ordinary match or must be treated with flame retardant material. Due to fire hazard, only artificial holiday trees are permitted in buildings. All holiday decorations must comply with all fire safety guidelines and should not cause permanent damage to buildings, fixtures, or furnishings.
- The Florida Fire Prevention Code and State of Florida Electrical Code only permit extension cords with integrated UL approved integrated over current protection (breaker) for use within campus buildings. All other types of extension cords are prohibited.
- Only certain types of space heaters are permitted. Contact the director of facilities management for approval.