Ithaca College

Environmental Health and Safety personnel will be conducting fire evacuation drills for all campus academic buildings during the week of February 5th.

As required by the New York State Fire Code, Ithaca College Environmental Health and Safety personnel will be conducting fire evacuation drills for the academic and administration buildings the week of February 5-9, 2018 The fire code is very specific as to when drills are held. All academic and/or business occupancies must have a minimum of three per year, and these drills must be conducted at random times of the day when the building is occupied. As is always the case, you are required to exit a building in a safe and expedited manner any time the fire alarm system is activated, and then gather at your building’s established meeting spot. EH&S will attempt to conduct the drills during reasonable weather, however it may not be possible. If you are aware of a specific date or time that may be a conflict (exam, lab, etc.) please advise our office and we will make an attempt to avoid the time period. Please note that normally scheduled classes are not a reason for a conflict. Requests or concerns may be directed to Fire and Building Safety Coordinator Charlie Sherman at: csherman1@ithaca.edu If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask the EH&S staff conducting the drill. Working together we demonstrate our campus communities commitment of providing a safe environment for our students, staff and faculty, while maintaining compliance with applicable standards.