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addition to a review of the resident ’ s housing agreement . Some violations are subject to immediate contract review .

Training EFSC Security Staff , Support Services Staff , and RAs receive annual training from EFSC Emergency Management on fire safety . Topics include fire extinguisher use , evacuation procedures , and general fire prevention topics . EFSC Emergency Management relays the information to the residents through the RAs .

Fire Safety Equipment

Fire Alarm Systems EFSC residential facilities are equipped with fire alarm systems to provide emergency notification to occupants throughout the facility . In addition to automatic detection in hazardous areas , manual pull stations are provided for occupant use .

Fire Extinguishers EFSC encourages residents to familiarize themselves with the location ( s ) of the fire extinguisher nearest to their living area and throughout the facilities . All residents should know how to use a fire extinguisher . If a resident does not know how to use a fire extinguisher and would like to learn , they should contact an RA . In addition to the extinguisher provided , EFSC recommends that all residents have their own multipurpose or multi-class extinguisher in the event of an emergency .

Smoke Detectors All rooms are equipped with smoke detectors . Some of these detectors are connected to the main alarm system and to the EFSC Security Department . If the units are tampered with in any way , EFSC Security will respond to the alarm . Do not tamper with or cover any fire safety device , as it puts everyone in the residential housing community in danger . If a detector or alarm beeps or sounds for an unknown reason , notify EFSC Security and an RA immediately .

Sprinklers All EFSC residential facilities are equipped with sprinklers . Sprinklers are present to protect residents as well as their belongings and are not to be tampered with or used to hang items on .

Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment Tampering with any part of the fire protection system or equipment , including false alarms from pull stations ; obstructing or tampering with doors , smoke detectors , stove top extinguishers , sprinkler heads , evacuation signs , pipes , hydrants , or exit signs ; and illegal use of a fire extinguisher are violations of State Law ( first degree misdemeanor under FS 806.101 ) and are punishable by a fine of up to $ 1,000.00 and / or one year jail time ( FS 775.082 and FS 775.083 ). In addition , the resident will also be responsible for fire department fines , related clean-up and repair costs , and

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