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UC DAVIS: OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR - ADMINISTRATION November 22, 2006 DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS RE: Fire and Life Safety Inspections All University of California, Davis leased, owned or occupied property must comply with State Building and Fire Codes and the State Fire Marshal's Office has placed the authority for ensuring compliance with the Fire Department on our campus. Under this authority, the UC Davis Fire Department identifies and orders corrections of conditions that might cause or contribute to a fire or to other hazardous incidents. Our facilities managers and campus department personnel share a common interest with the Fire Department in the operation of facilities that are safe environments in which to achieve our academic mission. Ideally, all UC Davis departments cooperate to develop regular maintenance and inspection schedules for structures, fire protection systems and equipment; develop safety plans; and comply with building and fire codes. Fire and Life Safety Inspections are an effective tool to assist us in maintaining a safe workplace and minimizing potential hazards to employees, students and visitors. These inspections, whether planned or impromptu, are fully supported by the Office of Administration. Department Safety Coordinators are notified of the time and date of these inspections and are invited to accompany Fire Department staff. During these inspections the UC Davis Fire Department identifies and issues written notices of hazards or code violations to the person directly responsible for operations of the applicable portion of a facility. Deadlines issued for correction will depend upon the nature of the violation. For serious violations, the correction period will be very short. One of the basic tenets of the Fire Code is to provide safe exiting for the building occupants. Maintaining exit paths free of storage not only provides building occupants with the ability to safely and quickly exit should a fire or other emergency occur, but it also enables firefighters the ability to safely access the room/area of concern in order to quickly mitigate the emergency. Please remember that exit paths exist for use by all occupants of the building and must be kept free of storage unless specifically permitted by the Fire Department. Thank you very much for your cooperation as we work together to maintain a safe workplace for our employees, students and visitors. Stan Nosek Vice Chancellor - Administration 06-126
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