earthquake drill, or lockdown for violence. The routine emergency evacuation drill must be conducted at least every other drill. In all schools, teachers may delay evacuation upon fire alarm activation for up to 60 seconds when all of the following conditions are met: A. There is no visible flame or evidence of products of combustion (smoke). B. The building is protected throughout by an approved fire sprinkler system. C. The building is protected throughout by an approved fire alarm system. D. Students are in the safe zone of the room lined up and prepared for immediate evacuation. All special education classrooms may shelter in place, or delay evacuation when all of the following conditions are met: A. There is no visible flame or evidence of products of combustion (smoke). B. The building is completely protected by an approved fire sprinkler system. C. The building is completely protected by an approved fire alarm system. D. The classroom has a minimum of one approved exit that discharges directly to the exterior. E. The classroom has been approved to shelter in place by the fire code official. Utah Code: Section 15A-5-202.5
2.0310.04 FIRE SAFETY CHECK LIST Issue date: 96/97 Updated: 11/9/23
The Division of Risk Management for the state of Utah has determined the following checklist for District teachers: 1. Exit doors shall not be locked, chained, bolted, barred, latched or otherwise rendered unusable. 2. Exit doors shall be operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. 3. Fire doors shall not be obstructed (blocked open) or otherwise impaired from their proper operation at any time. 4. Storage shall be maintained two (2) feet or more below the ceiling in non-sprinkled areas of the buildings. 5. Storage shall be maintained eighteen (18) inches or more below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinkled areas of buildings. 6. Storage of combustible materials is not permitted in attics, basements, and concealed spaces unless separated by one (1) hour construction. 7. Combustible material shall not be stored in exits or exit enclosures.
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