The overall goal of the Fire Safety Program is the protection of life and property at the University of Virginia (UVA). The Fire Safety Program at UVA strives to identify and minimize those conditions and/or actions that may encourage fires to start and spread. Through training programs, University staff, faculty, and students are educated on fire safe practices. The Fire Safety Program's reponsibilites and services include the following:
- Responding to fire/building code questions.
- Serving as the primary contact State Fire Marshal's Office.
- Serving as the primary contact to Charlottesville Fire Department.
- Conducting fire safety inspections of UVA owned Buildings.
- Preparing and implementing evacuation plans for University buildings.
- Developing and conducting fire safety training programs.
- Maintaining a database of fire safety compliance and incident information.
Outline of Fire Safety @ UVA
- UVA owned housing areas which include:
- Residence Halls
- Lawn and Range Student Rooms
- Pavilions
- Apartments and houses
- Fraternities and Sororities
- UVA Academic and research buildings
- Off-grounds privately owned rental
- Housing Off Grounds
- Fire Safety Training Programs
- Mandatory Training
- Recommended Training (non-mandatory)
- Use of fire extinguishers
- Permits Required
- Firework displays
- Tents
- Hotwork
- Fire Safety Quiz
- Malicious Acts