Here at the University of Rio Grande we prohibit candles and all other open flame sources in all buildings, with the exception for lab uses. Halogen lights are permitted if manufactured after 1997 and must follow safe practices.



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From:         Campus Firewatch <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To:     International Association of Campus Fire Safety Officials
Date:         Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:15:02 -0400

>For an upcoming issue of Campus Firewatch I am looking for information on
>two campus policies that I'm hoping everyone could help me with.
>
>1) What is your policy on candles in dormitories?
> a) Do you ban them outright?
> b) Do you ban them, but make allowances for religious purposes?
> c) If you do make allowances, are there special requirements that the
>student must meet before using them?
>
>2) What is your policy on Halogen lamps in dormitories?
>
>
>I'll have the results in Campus Firewatch.
>
>Thank you very much!
>
>
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>Ed Comeau
>Publisher
>Campus Firewatch
>P.O. Box 1046
>Belchertown, MA  01007 USA
>1-413-323-6002 (tel)
>1-413-323-5295 (fax)
>mailto:[log in to unmask] (email)
>http://www.campus-firewatch.com
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>

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