Construction and facilities project managers download the Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Specifications Template (Word).
Visit the Facilities Projects Support page for more information.
Construction and facilities project managers download the Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets Design Guide.
Visit the Facilities Projects Support page for more information.
Updated November 9, 2021
The Facilities Projects Support Program provides review, consultation and testing for construction projects impacting facilities occupied by UW personnel or students.
Updated October 7, 2024
The UW Electrical Safety Program establishes the key requirements to ensure the safety of University personnel and prevent personal injury that could result from conducting work on electrical systems between 50 and 600 volts (V).
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Focus Sheet provides guidance on using a GFCI device to prevent electrical shock.
Extension cords, surge suppressors, and power strips are commonly used at the University. While extension cords are approved only for temporary use with portable appliances, power strips and surge suppressors may be used permanently if listed and in good condition.
Fire safety at the University is regulated by the Seattle Fire Code as well as the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). Enforcement of these codes and standards are handled by local fire departments and the Department of Labor & Industries. EH&S helps assure compliance with these codes, protect and promote the public safety of faculty, staff, students, visitors and emergency personnel on campus.
Nuisance alarms are disruptive to the teaching and research mission of the University and contribute to a dangerous complacency in occupants, who may be slower to evacuate in an actual emergency. Contractors and construction managers can help prevent nuisance alarms by taking measures prior to and during construction.
