*Revised on 12/4/23
Do’s
- Do use UL-listed decorative lights, decorations, and ornaments.
- Do use artificial holiday trees that are fire-resistant and place indoor trees away from foot traffic.
- Do unplug holiday lights when you leave the office for the day.
- Do remove all decorations, displays, lights, and/or ornaments after the holiday event or prior to the University’s annual holiday closure.
Don’ts
- Do not block doorways or fire safety equipment.
- Do not use decorative sprays or hang decorative materials (lights, ornaments, etc.) on any fire protection equipment (fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, fire alarm pull boxes, etc.), on or near exits or emergency lights.
- Do not place decorative materials in any manner that could present a fall or trip hazard or impede egress.
- Do not bring or burn candles, incense sticks, and/or other related devices/accessories.
For more information, please contact Christine Daley, fire safety manager, at 305-243-8443 or by email at c.daley@miami.edu
