Malicious False Fire Alarm Policy

Tampering with fire fighting equipment (e.g., smoke/heat detectors, fire extinguishers, pull stations, pre-alarm covers and fire horns) may result in immediate suspension from the residence halls.
The initiating of false alarms or bomb threats will result in immediate suspension from the residence halls.
When a malicious false fire alarm occurs each resident of the building will be charged $5.00 for the alarm. An additional $2.00 will be added for each additional malicious alarm.
If two false alarms occur after 10 p.m. on any night, the Residence Life and Housing Staff will request that a fire watch be instituted. This fire watch will be at the expense of the building's residents.
If there are five consecutive days of false alarms, the Residence Life and Housing Staff will request that a fire watch be instituted for the next five consecutive days. This fire watch will be at the expense of the students of the building.
Bridgewater State College offers a $500 reward to any person(s) providing information that results in a finding of responsibility of any individual(s) causing a false fire alarm in a campus building. Contact BSC PD with any information.

Last Modified: July 30, 2008

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