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Administrative Procedure 2807 - Safety with regards to use of appliances in classrooms and fire safe furniture

Administrative Procedure 2807 - Safety with regards to use of appliances in classrooms and fire safe furniture

I. Purpose

To develop procedures for the enforcement of individual classrooms free of appliances and the utilization of fire safe furniture and furnishings.

II. Background

Microwaves, coffee makers and refrigerators, when left plugged in, increase the potential for fires. Cooking in the classroom also increases the chances of rodents and pests in the classroom due to the presence of food sources. For fire prevention purposes, all classroom furniture and rugs must contain the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) product certification tag and all curtains must comply with NEFA 701.

III. Policy

PGCPS is committed to providing accident-free school environment by identifying and eliminating recognized safety hazards. This requires on-going evaluation of current safety conditions in the schools. (Policy 2801)

IV. Procedures

  1. An inspection shall occur quarterly by the principal and building supervisor to promote a healthy classroom environment.
  2. The principal of the school shall deny the use of microwaves, coffee makers, and refrigerators in all individual teachers’ classrooms.
  3. A microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator shall be provided for teacher use in designated teacher areas.
  4. All furniture, rugs and curtains shall be approved by the principal prior to being placed in the classroom.

V. Monitoring and Compliance

All principals will submit the results of the classroom inspections to the Safety and Security Services Department which will be responsible for monitoring the results. The Safety and Security Services Department will conduct annual inspections of schools to ensure compliance with this procedure.

VI. Related Policies and Procedures

VII. Maintenance and Update of These Procedures

These procedures originate with the Department of Plant Operations and will be updated as needed.

VIII. Cancellations and Supersedures

This procedure cancels and supersedes the version dated January 1, 2009.

IX. Effective Date

August 23, 2019

About This Procedure

Last Revised: August 28, 2019

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