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Office, Corridors and Emergency Egress
 In
order to provide a safe and orderly environment for all of
the University community and to meet the requirements of
the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code, EHS conducts annual
inspections of all occupied University facilities. These
walk-throughs are used to identify potential areas of concern
relating to fire and general safety. It is the goal of EHS
to provide and maintain safe work areas and means of egress.
The survey looks for the following items:
- exit doors unobstructed
- no storage in corridors and exits
- stairs not blocked
- fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations accessible
- stairways and corridors adequately lighted
- tripping hazards
- blockage of fire extinguishing equipment
- overloading of electrical duplex outlets
- use of electrical extension cords
Once deficiencies are noted, EHS works with the department
head or custodian of the area towards remediation.
See UMB Egress
Policy
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