Chapter I - Health and Safety

Part 3.0 Building Security and Safety

Section 3.3 Fire and Electric

Policy Statement:

Space heaters- Space heaters in general are strongly discouraged from use at American Prep.  If there is a specific need for a heater (as approved by administration), the modern style with timers, ceramic heating elements and anti-tipping devices are required.  Space heaters that use the older technologies are not to be used.  Our insurance company (State of Utah Division of Risk Management) lists them as, "not approved."  Space heaters may not be purchased by staff or brought in from home unless the device (and the use of the device) is approved by administration.

Candles- Our insurance policy and school policy strictly prohibit open flames of any kind inside or near the school building, "...open flames, candles, and burning incense are prohibited in state facilities."  This includes matches, lighters, candles, science experiments, burners or any other item that causes or uses an open flame.

Candle warmers and other aroma diffusers- Candle warmers and other aroma devices may not be used in school facilities.

Personal coffee pots and mug warmers- The school has provided a coffee pot in the staff lunchroom. Personal heating devices of any kind or size are not authorized in all other areas of the school.

Extension cords and holiday lights- 2-pronged extension cords may not be used in the school.  Fire code requires the use of 3-pronged (grounded) extension cords.  Electronic devices (like radios, etc.) may have factory installed 2-pronged power cords, but must be plugged into 3-pronged outlets.  Stringed holiday lights are not authorized as they significantly raise the risk of a fire at the school.

Burned out light bulbs- To increase safety after hours, staff members must inform the Operations staff when burned out light bulbs are discovered on campus.