Fire Safety
FIN-INS-16
About This Policy
- Effective Date:
- 06-09-2016
- Date of Last Review/Update:
- 06-29-2026
- Responsible University Office:
- Public Safety
- Responsible University Administrator:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Policy Contact:
Public Safety
Policy Statement
The Office of Insurance, Loss Control and Claims (INLOCC) coordinates fire safety for IU. Procedures linked below are intended to reduce risk from open burning, heat sources, and flammable materials.
Reason for Policy
The safety of members of the university community– employees, students and visitors– is a paramount concern of the university. Fire safety is an integral part of our overall safety program.
Procedures
A number of standards and procedures are a part of this policy. Each addresses an aspect of fire safety:
Open Flames and Grilling Safety
Interior Decorations (Christmas Tree) Safety
Definitions
Indiana University Property: Buildings, grounds, and land that are owned by Indiana University or controlled by Indiana University via leases or other formal contractual arrangements to house ongoing IU operations.
Additional definitions are found in the individual standards and procedures.
History
This policy was established May 2016 and is a compilation of several individual policies as noted in the Procedures section.
Procedures for Open Flames were added in August, 2017.
This policy was reviewed and updated June 2026.