Fire Safety
Towson's fire safety program is led by the Fire Safety Manager, who is a deputized state fire marshal. The manager ensures that campus fire safety policies and procedures, including evacuation plans and fire permits, are maintained in compliance with state code and university policy. The manager also monitors building life safety systems, including fire alarms, strobes, pull stations and extinguishers, to ensure they're working and up to code. In addition, fire safety staff reviews building renovation and construction plans for code compliance, inspects campus facilities, investigates fires and fire alarms, conducts drills and inspections, issues fire permits, coordinates special evacuation procedures, and offers educational programs.
- Campus Fire Prevention and Response Guide (PDF) - to use brochure form, print on both sides, flip pages on short edge
- Decorations Policy (PDF)
- Fire Emergency Policy
- Fire Permit, General* (PDF) *Permits must be sent at least 48 hours before the scheduled event.
- Fire Permit for events reserved through Events & Conference Services* (PDF)
- Fire Watch Log Procedure and Worksheet (PDF)
- Fire Watch Policy and Procedures (PDF)
- Impairment Policy for Fire Protection Systems
- Non-Residential (Academic/Administrative/Auxiliary) Building Evacuation Plan (PDF)
- Residence Hall Emergency Evacuation Plan
In compliance with the Clery Act, Towson maintains a log of all fires (PDF) that occur in on-campus student housing and residential fire safety systems and drill frequency (PDF). For questions regarding the fire log or for Hot Works Permits, contact Emergency Preparedness at 410-704-3834 or safety AT_TOWSON.