601.5 Fire Safety

Date Adopted: 01/01/1993
Date Revised: 08/24/2004
Date Last Reviewed: 01/16/2024
References: 1991 Uniform Fire Code, Sections 2.201-2.205
Issuing Office: Administration and Finance
Approved By: Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

1. Policy

   The University of Montana Western prohibits the use of fire on University-owned or controlled property, except in pre-approved circumstances.

2. Purpose

   This policy is established to provide a safe and healthy campus environment.

3. Procedures

   Exceptions to this policy include:

   • Special requests may be approved in advance by the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance.
   • Fires may be permitted in the Student Union Building fireplace and the Student Life fire pit with advance approval by the Dean of Students.

4. Authority

   1991 Uniform Fire Code, Sections 2.201-2.205

5. Responsibility

   Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Dean of Students