Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Outlines the basic elements of an effective fire safety program and defines areas of responsibility for University operating units and personnel.

Mitigates the safety concerns of University buildings to ensure safe egress and minimize hazards to firefighters. 

Prevents adverse health effects; protects and enhances outdoor and indoor air quality; prevents smoking-related fires. 

Provides directions for how to respond to fire alarm activations and emergency building evacuations.

Prevents injury, loss of life, and loss of property from fire or explosion as a result of hot work at UMB. Fill out a Hot Work Permit. 

Assigns a person(s) to an area for the express purpose of protecting the public from fire and life-safety dangers.

Guidelines for the use and storage of chafing fuel (i.e., Sterno).

Fire safety guidelines for outdoor cooking.

Guidelines for the use of portable outdoor fireplaces (e.g., fire pits).

Guidelines for the use of portable space heaters.

Guidelines for the erection of tents larger than 200 ft².