WMU has banned all halogen lights from residence halls.

>>> [log in to unmask] 10/25/01 01:19PM >>>
Here at the University of Rio Grande, we have banded the use of all
halogen
type lights. In my opion the desk lamps pose a greater risk of
starting a
fire than stand up models. Just look how cluttered some of the desk
are that
these lights set on.


Tim Miller / Fire and Life Safety Coordinator
University of Rio Grande
218 N. College St.
Rio Grande, Oh. 45674
Work 740-245-7507 / Fax 740-245-5257 / Home 740-245-5382

Rio Grande Fire Dept.
Instructor/ Investigator/ EMT/
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Tetreault <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:19 AM
Subject: Halogen Desk Lamps


>Has anyone banned halogen desk lamps.  We have banned floor lamps
but have
>not had any problems with desk lamps.  Any input?
>
>Mark Tetreault
>
>
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