University of Illinois Facilities and Services

Open Flames. Expressive activities must not include the use of open flame devices, bonfires or the lighting of any material on fire except hand-held candles with drip protectors, which may be used with vigils and approved in advance by Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety at ccandfs@illinois.edu. This Policy does not apply to the use of open flame devices in controlled settings as part of authorized University operations, such as laboratories for teaching or research, food service as part of a University event or activity, or construction and maintenance.

Know Your Fire Extinguishers

Fire Safety and Prevention

Call 911 to report a fire or for emergency assistance.

An important part of fire safety is knowing where to find fire extinguishers and how to use them. Know the location of extinguishers in your immediate area. Report missing extinguishers to the RA/RD, Building Supervisor, or Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety at 217-265-5268.

Read the instructions for use before attempting to extinguish a fire. Do this before an emergency occurs.

For more information or to schedule a presentation on the correct use of fire extinguishers, call the Fire Prevention Officer within Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety at 217-265-5268.

Types of Fires

• Class A: Ordinary combustibles such as papers, rags, wood, etc.
• Class B: Oil, flammable solvents, gasoline, grease, etc.
• Class C: Electrical fires, energized electrical equipment
• Class D: Combustible Metals
• Class K: Cooking Oils and Fats

Types of Extinguishers

• Pressurized water - use only on Class A fires
• Dry chemical - use on Class A, B, or C fires
• Carbon dioxide - use on Class B or C fires
• Wet Chemical - use only on Class K fires

Extinguisher Use

P.A.S.S.

• Pull the pin from the handle.
• Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. Hold the nozzle firmly and stand 8-10 feet from the fire (movement closer may be necessary for complete coverage).
• Squeeze the handle to activate the extinguisher.
• Sweep the base of the fire from side to side and proceed upward until the fire is extinguished.

For more information about the use of extinguishers please contact:
Campus Code Compliance & Fire Safety (CCC&FS)
1501 S. Oak Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217-265-5268  

Or, for your convenience, an online fire extinguisher training module is available here.

Flammable Liquid use and Storage should be coordinated with the Division of Research Safety and Code Compliance and fire safety: ccandfs@illinois.edu.

Grilling is a prime way to savor the outdoors while serving up smiles and sizzling hot grub. However, your safety in doing so is vital, which is why we require your participation and complete understanding of what constitutes safe grilling.

See our BBQ Grill Safety Form to see what information we need from you prior to grilling on campus.

Next, check out the BBQ Grill Safety Guidelines we have in place, so you can fry that rib eye perfectly and guarantee your safety all the while.