environmental and Occupational Safety

Fire Safety Program

Advice and consultation on fire code compliance and other fire safety issues;
Inspection of buildings to ensure compliance with safety standards set forth by National Fire Codes, Georgia Fire Safety Laws, and the Life Safety Code;
Inspection of fire extinguishers;
Training on fire safety; use of portable fire extinguishers; life safety in all occupancies including dormitories, homes, apartments, and laboratories;
Collaboration with Facilities Planning in improving early warning and fire detections systems, installation of immediate response containment systems (sprinklers), emergency vehicle access planning, and building plan review.
Fire Watch Requirements (PDF)
Valdosta State University Fire Response Plan (PDF)

Valdosta State University Department of University Police (VSUPD)
National Fire Administration – Campus Fire Safety
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/dhtml/public/campus.cfm
National Association of State Fire Marshals – Campus Fire Watch
http://www.firemarshals.org/issues/colleges/index.html
National Fire Protection Association
http://www.nfpa.org
State Fire Marshal’s Office (Office of the Commissioner of Insurance)
http://www.gainsurance.org