The University of Texas–Pan American (UTPA) Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS) has developed Fire Safety Policies and Procedures to reflect the policies and guidelines of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101 and the American with Disabilities Act. It is the goal of the Fire Safety Program to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Through routine building inspections, sprinkler system inspections and maintenance, monthly trainings and emergency evacuation drills, the Fire Safety Program diligently works to prevent fires from occurring.

UTPA Related Links

 

Other Related Links

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Fire Safety
Hot Works Permits

Building Codes

Building codes are routinely referenced in the process of constructing, remodeling, and maintaining buildings.

The respective codes can be accessed at the following websites. For ID and password, please call the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 3690. Only UTPA personnel can access the websites using the UTPA ID and Password.

National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA)
National Electric Code - NFPA 70
National Alarm Code - NFPA 72
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
International Building Code (IBC)

Training

The University of Texas - Pan American DEHS provides fire and evacuation assistance training monthly to applicable staff and faculty.