In order to promote occupant safety and reduce the risk of fire, the following university-wide policies and procedures are in place at UMB.

Administration Policy VI-18.00(A) - UMB Policy on Fire Safety

PURPOSE: The University of Maryland Baltimore is committed to preventing injuries, loss of life, property damage and interruptions to University operations due to fires. This policy outlines the basic elements of an effective fire safety program and defines areas of responsibility for University operating units and personnel.

Administration Policy VI-17.12(A) - UMB Policy on Emergency Egress Safety

PURPOSE: Provide clear, safe exit access for students, faculty, and staff to safely exit campus buildings in case of fire or other emergency. Minimize the hazards to firefighters when doing search and rescue or trying to reach and extinguish fires within University buildings.

Public Safety Policy XI-1.00(A) - UMB Non-Smoking Policy

PURPOSE: Consistent with applicable State and local laws and regulations regarding smoking, and in keeping with its health and human services mission, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), the BioPark, University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc., the professional associations of the Medical Service Plan, the professional associations of the Faculty Dental Service Plan, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Entities) seek to prevent adverse health effects and adopt this policy regulating smoking. This non-smoking policy is intended to protect and enhance outdoor and indoor air quality in and around the Entities. Nonsmoking individuals are discouraged from starting to smoke. Smokers are encouraged to stop smoking.

Fire and Emergency Procedures

PURPOSE: Respond to emergency evacuation incident, such as the presence of smoke or flames in any university building or when a fire alarm sounds on campus.

Hot Work Permit Procedures

PURPOSE: Apply for and maintain Hot Work Permits.

Fire Watch Procedures

PURPOSE: Respond to an impaired sprinkler or fire alarm system.