FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURE
CSUF GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER
FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURE
Fire Safety Report
The Higher Education Opportunity Act enacted on August 14, 2008, requires institutions that maintain on-
campus student housing facilities to publish an annual fire safety report that contains information about
campus fire safety practices and standards of the institution. The following report details all information
required by this act for CSUF Grand Central Art Center (GCAC).
DEFINITIONS
The following terms are used within this report. Definitions have been obtained from the Higher Education
Opportunity Act.
Off-Campus Student Housing / Grand Central Art Center (GCAC) – A student housing facility that is
owned or controlled by the institution, or is located on property that is owned or controlled by the
institution, and is within a reasonable contiguous area that is operated by the university.
Fire – Any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an
uncontrolled manner.
TO REPORT A FIRE
Although any fire can be reported by a student to any University official, all students and employees at
Grand Central Art Center should contact a Police Dispatcher at 9-1-1 to report all fires, fire related
emergencies or smell of smoke. The nearest fire alarm may be activated and building fire-alarm may be
activating. Intentional misuse of the 911 phone number and/or fire alarm pull stations or tampering with
safety equipment is prohibited and is a serious crime and is subject to criminal charges. Additionally,
individuals and/or residential communities may be held financially responsible for charges related to non-
emergency fire alarm activation and building evacuation. False alarms are a danger to all. All Grand
Central Art Center personnel and student residents need to help in deterring false alarms. The reporting
of fires in any GCAC space is required. GCAC staff must all ensure that a University Police Dispatcher is
notified for any fire for the purposes of the Annual Fire Safety Report.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO A FIRE
Fires in GCAC Building
Remember to R.A.C.E.:
• Remove those in danger.
• Announce: pull alarm and call 911.
• Contain fire by closing doors.
• Extinguish if safe to do so, or evacuate horizontally beyond fire doors or vertically, if necessary.
All fires, no matter how small, must be reported. When you call 911, the dispatcher will simultaneously
notify the fire department
and the police department.Minor Fire
Small, contained, NOT in danger of spreading or exploding.
• Call 911
• Before opening any door, use the back of hand to see if it is hot – if the door is hot, leave it closed. If the
door is not hot,
open it slowly and be prepared to close it quickly if necessary.
• If you are familiar with the use of a fire extinguisher, attempt to put out the fire.
• DO NOT use water on an electrical fire.
• DO NOT use water on a burning liquid or a grease fire.
• Never allow the fire to come between you and an exit.
• Watch for smoldering or flare up.
• Notify the professional staff member on duty who will document the incident.
Medium Fire
Small, but in danger of spreading or exploding.
• Call 911
• Before opening any door, use the back of your hand to see if it is hot-if the door is hot, leave it closed. If
the door is not hot,
open it slowly and be prepared to close it quickly if necessary.
• If possible, without risking your personal safety or the safety of others, contain the spread of the fire with
a fire
extinguisher.
• Close fire doors and windows.
• Never allow the fire to come between you and an exit.
• Evacuate the building; bring warm (and possibly rain-resistant) clothing and shoes.
• Exit the building quickly, knocking on others’ doors as you go (not waiting for a response, but making
residents aware of fire
danger). Carry a towel or blanket to protect you from flames and smoke.
• If you see or smell smoke in a hall or stairway, use another exit.
• Proceed to your assigned Emergency Assembly Point. (see map below)
Major Fire
Large, rapidly spreading or totally out of control.
• Call 911
• Evacuate the building immediately. If smoke is thick, it is advisable to crawl close to the floor toward
emergency exits.
• Before opening any door, use the back of your hand to see if it is hot – if the door is hot, leave it closed.
If the door is not
hot, open it slowly and be prepared to close it quickly if necessary.
• Evacuate the building; bring warm (and possibly rain-resistant) clothing and shoes.
• Exit the building quickly, knocking on others’ doors as you go (not waiting for a response, but making
residents aware of fire
danger), carry a towel or blanket to protect you from flames and smoke.
• Never allow the fire to come between you and an exit. If you see or smell smoke in a hall or stairway,
use another exit.
• Close doors behind you to confine the fire. DO NOT lock doors. Note: If a door is already closed and hot
to the touch, leave
it closed. Stuff towels or clothes at the base of the door to seal any cracks surrounding the door opening.
Alert someone to
your location by whatever means available. Open your window only as necessary to avoid smoke or to
alert someone to
your location.
• Do not attempt to save possessions at the risk of personal injury.
• Proceed to your assigned Emergency Assembly Points. (see map below)• Follow all directions given to you by emergency response personnel.
• Do not return to the fire or emergency area until you are instructed to do so.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS FOR FIRE INCIDENTS
In the event of a fire, the fire alarm will notify any building occupants. However, GCAC may follow the
same notification policy for fires that it does for criminal incidents. Upon confirmation of a significant
emergency, GCAC will, without delay, take into account the safety of the community, determine the
content of the notification and initiate a resident text message notification, unless issuing a notification
will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to
contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
Authorized personnel shall determine how much information is appropriate to disseminate at different
points in time in consultation with the Chief of Police, Fire Authorities, or designee. The content of each
notification, which will include community response instructions if warranted, is incumbent upon the
nature of the emergency.
The following authorized personnel have the authority to activate emergency notifications in the event of
an emergency/hazardous condition, natural disaster, or other critical incident at GCAC:
• University President
• Vice President for Administration & Finance
• Chief of Police
• Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Emergency Manager
• Police Watch Commanders
• University Public Information Officer
• Vice President for Student Affairs
• Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
• Executive Director, Grand Central Art Center
• Associate Director, Grand Central Art Center
FIRE SAFETY POLICIES FOR CSUF GRAND CENTERAL ART CENTER HOUSING
In compliance with fire safety standards, use of multi-plug adapters such as cube adapters, unfused plug
strips, extension cords, or any other device not complying with the California Electrical Code are
prohibited.
Any tampering with fire detection systems, fire alarms, or fire-fighting equipment is prohibited. This
includes alarms, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, heat and smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, fire escapes,
smoke/fire doors, exit signs, and audible/visual devices. All students are required to follow fire evacuation
procedures. This includes evacuating whenever an alarm is sounded regardless of whether the alarm is
related to a scheduled drill or not. Tampering with fire safety equipment or sounding false fire
alarms are punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $500.00 fine. Smoke detectors must remain in
place and operable at all times.
Burning candles is prohibited in all Housing, Classroom and Engagement facilities, including buildings
second floor exterior common patio area. Open flames are only allowed in apartment kitchens. Items that
require an open flame to operate (e.g., Bunsen burners; candles, including decorative; oil burners; alcohol
burners; lighters; matches) are not allowed in any Housing and Engagement facilities, including buildings
second floor exterior common patio area. Burning of incense and herbs is also prohibited in the GCAC
building.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all interior and exterior Grand Central Art Center areas.
FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Resident Advisors (RAs) are trained on how to address and react to emergency situations including
emergency equipment identification, such as AEDs, fire extinguishers, and building security systems.Resident Advisors and staff are also advised on how to recognize and best support students who may be
in emergency or crisis situations including medical or facilities related situations.
PLANS FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE SAFETY
Upgrades to fire safety equipment and installation are reviewed annually by certified contractors, City of
Santa Ana, and the County and State Fire Marshal as needed. There are no plans for future
improvements during the next year.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CSUF GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER
EVACUATION INFORMATION
• Evacuate the building using the nearest exit or alternate if nearest exit is blocked
• Do not use elevators.
• If you’re able, take personal belonging such as your phone, keys, shoes, wallet/purse, and your
emergency go-kit.
• If possible, assist persons with disabilities or special needs.
• Follow directions given by GCAC Director or Associate Director, Resident Advisors, emergency officials,
or campus officials.
• Do not leave the area without reporting your status to the GCAC Director. Associate Director, or
Resident Advisor
EARTHQUAKE
• Drop, Cover, and Hold under a table or desk or against an inside wall until the shaking stops
• After shaking stops, check yourself and others for inures and move toward the nearest accessible exit.
• Leave the building and move to your designated evacuation area (see map below)
• Do not use elevators.
• Follow directions given by GCAC Director, Associate Director, Resident Advisors, or other emergency
officials
• Do not leave the area without reporting your status to the GCAC Director. Associate Director, or
Resident Advisor
FIRE
• Evacuate the building using the nearest exit or alternate if nearest exit is blocked
• Do not use elevators.
• Leave the building and move to your designated evacuation area (see map below)
• Follow directions given by GCAC Director, Associate Director, Resident Advisors, or other emergency
officials.
• Do not leave the area without reporting your status to the GCAC Director. Associate Director, or
Resident Advisor.
POWER OUTAGE
• Remain calm. Aid others if necessary.
• Move cautiously and retrieve a flashlight. Proceed to a lighted area or remain comfortable in your
apartment.
• Follow directions given by GCAC Director, Associate Director, Resident Advisors, or other emergency
officials.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON
• Do not physically confront the person
• Do not let anyone into the locked building, apartment, classrooms, studios, or office.
• Do not block the person’s access to an exit.• Call 911 or the Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8665. Provide as many detail as possible
about the person and their direction of travel.
• Notify GCAC Director, Associate Director, Resident Advisors or other GCAC staff on duty.
SUSPICIOUS OBJECT
• Do not touch or disturb the object.
• Call 911 or the Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8665. Provide as many detail as possible
about the person and their direction of travel.
• Notify GCAC Director, Associate Director, Resident Advisors or other GCAC staff on duty.
• Alert others to stay clear of the area.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE
• If an emergency occurs of if anyone is in danger, call 911 or Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-
8665
• Move away from hazardous material to a safe location.
• Notify GCAC Director, Associate Director, Resident Advisors or other GCAC staff on duty.
• Alert others to stay clear of the area.
• Follow directions given by emergency personnel, Alert others to stay clear of the area. GCAC Director,
Associate Director, or Resident Advisors.
• Notify emergency personnel or Housing and Residential Engagement staff if you’ve been exposed or
have information about the release.
SHELTER IN PLACE
• Stay in the building. Close and lock windows and doors.
• Move to an interior room or space away from as many windows as possible. It may be necessary to
move to a higher or lower floor and into a hallway.
• Do not use elevators.
• Follow directions given by emergency personnel, GCAC Director, Associate Director, or Resident
Advisors.
• Remain in the shelter until emergency personnel GCAC Director, Associate Director, or Resident
Advisors notify you that it’s
safe to leave.
• Do not contact parents or friends to come to GCAC to pick you up.
For any questions or concerns, please call the GCAC Director or Associate Director at (714) 567-7233.
For assistance after hours, call the RA’s on Duty.
This document will be provided to each resident with their lease agreement prior
to move-in, and annually as they remain a resident.EVACUATION MEETING AREA
In case of building evacuation, proceed safely to the parking lot located on the
southeast corner of Sycamore St. and 1st St.
This document will be provided to each resident with their lease agreement prior
to move-in, and annually as they remain a resident.