Fire & Life Safety
The Fire & Life Safety team administers compliance programs that increase the campus community’s awareness of fire and life safety. The team specifically provides consultative and enforcement services to ensure institutional compliance with the North Carolina Fire Code (NCFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
What’s New
- Fire Drills are scheduled for August 2025.
- Event Safety “What you need to know” section has been added to the EHS website to provide information related to tents, pyrotechnics permit, crowd management, etc.
- Building Fire Safety Assessments are currently underway and are scheduled to be completed by the Fire and Life Safety team by August 31, 2025.
Most requested Services
| Fire Safety | Equipment Safety | Event Safety | Life Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| -Building Inspection -Fire Extinguisher Placement -Fire Watch Training -Hot Work Permit -Space Heater Authorization | -Aerial Lift Training -Forklift Training -Inspections -Purchase Authorization | -Open Flame Permit -Fire Truck Request -Pyrotechnic Permit -Tents Permit | -AED Purchase -Evacuation Plans -Fire Drills -Occupancy Calculations |
To request Fire and Life Safety team assistance click the safety service form.