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Administrative Policies

AP 1 State Telephone System and Cellular Telephone Sets

AP 2 Telecommunications Equipment (Voice)

AP 3 Smoking

AP 4 Safety and Health

AP 5 Risk Management Policy

AP 6 Parking Regulations

AP 7 Sign Posting

AP 8 Chargeback of Physical Plant Services

AP 10 Building Keys

AP 11 Fleet Vehicles

AP 12 Records Hold (Financial)

AP 13 Dispensing of Hearing Aids

AP 14 Policy on Business Activities

AP 15 Dangerous Weapons on Campus

AP 16 Collection of Indirect (Overhead) Costs

AP 17 Distribution of Indirect (Overhead) Costs

AP 18 Seat Belt Use

AP 19 Use of University Facilities

AP 20 Athletic Camps and Clinics

AP 21 University-Foundation Relationships

AP 22 Employee Accident/Injury Procedures

AP 23 Naming of Rooms and Buildings on Campus

AP 24 Postal Policy

AP 25 Requirement for a Mandatory Residential Dining Plan

AP 26 Requirement for Mandatory Housing

AP 27 Records Management Program

AP 29 Bad Check Policy

AP 30 In-Line Skates and Skateboarding

AP 31 Computer Software Use

AP 32 Inclement Weather Practice

AP 33 International Student Tuition Remission Policy

AP 34 International Education and Globalization Programs and Activities

AP 36 Information Security

AP 37 Conflict of Interest/Financial Disclosure Policy

AP 38 Health Insurance Requirement for International Students

AP 39 Reuse Policy for Replaced Computers

AP 40 Alcohol Beverages on Campus

AP 41 Computer Replacement Policy

AP 42 Outreach Residual Funds

AP 43 Summer Session and J-Term

AP 44 Use of Copyrighted Material

AP 45 Shared Radio Spectrum Management and Coordination

AP 46 Emeriti Status for Unclassified Staff (Faculty/Academic Staff)

AP 47 Honored Retiree Status for Classified Employees

AP 48 Application for Immigrant Visas

AP 49 Determination of Outreach Courses

AP 50 Cellular Telephone Policy

AP 52 Access, Use, and Retention of Social Security Numbers

AP 53 Full-time Status with a Reduced Course Load

AP 54 Advertising, Sponsorship, and Promotion of Alcohol and/or Tobacco Products on Campus

AP55 Licensing of UWRF Registered Marks

AP56 Advertising and Sponsorship in University Print and Online Publications

AP57 Utility Vehicle

AP58 Open Flame

AP59 Space Heaters

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Administrative Policy Paper
Number: AP 58
Date Issued: May 11, 2009
Subject: Open Flame

1.0 POLICY/PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and outline procedures by which open flame devices may be used on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus.

2.0 OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND:

2.1 NFPA Life Safety Code
2.2 System Policy: Chapter UWS 18 - Conduct on University Lands
2.3  Past Practice

3.0 UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All staff and students must adhere to this policy.

4.0 DEPARTMENT/UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management Office
Police Department/Parking

5.0 PROCEDURE:

5.1 According to University System Policy, no person may light, build or use, or cause another to
light, build or use, any fires, including, but not limited to burning candles, burning incense or gas or charcoal cooking appliances on University lands or in University facilities except in such places as are established for these purposes and designated by the chief administrative officer [UWS 18.06 (11)(a)] or the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance on the UW-River Falls campus.

5.2 Academic and operational use of open flames, which meets the mission of the University, is exempt from this policy.  Examples include, but are not limited to, open flame use in supervised science experimentation and demonstrations, studio art processes, facilities maintenance activities, and University catered events using approved grills and candle holders.  Candle light vigils are permitted if the venue is outside of all buildings.  Candles must be lit outside and extinguished prior to entrance to any building.

5.3 The use of the two open fire pits on campus (University Center and Amphitheater) is coordinated through Student Affairs.  Contact Reservations at ext. 4444 or reservations@uwrf.edu.

5.4 Temporary permits for any other use of open fire may be granted by the UWRF Risk Manager if the activity meets the mission of the University.  A permit application must be completed and returned to the Risk Manager a minimum of two weeks before the scheduled event. No use of open fire is allowed without a completed and approved permit. Permits will rarely be granted, and only under extraordinary circumstances.

5.5 Safety Regulations - All activities using open fire must adhere to applicable local, state, and federal standards covering use of open fire including but not limited to required use of personal protective equipment, proper ventilation, and maintenance of safe distances from combustibles.  Activities using open fire must be supervised at all times by a designated person responsible who will oversee the activity, assure safety guidelines are followed, and all fire is extinguished.

 

 

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