Sanctions for Violation of Fire Safety Regulations

The purpose of Wheaton's fire safety policy is to create a safe campus, free of fire and the risk of fire. Any violation of fire safety regulations places all members of the community at risk and will result in the sanctions listed below. Individuals may appeal a sanction issued by the Director of Student Life to the Dean or Associate Dean of Students.

Offenses that include
Violation of the Wheaton College Fire Safety Policy, which includes, but is not limited to: Smoking in the residence halls or on the balconies, possession or use of halogen lamps, candles, incense, coffee pots, microwaves, charcoal, lighter fluid, gas propane, items in hallway, holiday decorations (live trees, wreaths, corn stalks, straw); covering heat/smoke sensors, hanging items from sprinklers and pipes and placing furniture/items in the hallway, and any other devices that are a potential fire hazard.

Response must include but not limited to
$100.00 fine
Educational Response

Offenses that include
Reckless and endangering behavior, including but not limited to: tampering with fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers, fire alarms, heat sensors, etc.); possession and/or use of accelerants, failing to leave the building during a fire alarm or 2nd Fire Safety incident.

Response must include but not limited to
$200.00 fine
Norton Fire Department Fines
Community Service

Offenses that include
This is extremely serious, and includes endangering the lives of members of the community by continuing to participate in the above outlined behaviors as well as intentional starting of fires, calling in bomb threats, and pulling a false fire alarm.
Response must include but not limited to
Referral to the College Hearing Board. Individuals who pull a false fire alarm will also face criminal penalties from the Norton Fire Department.