With the imminent arrival of another holiday season, your full cooperation is requested in complying with the following safety precautions for Christmas trees and/ or decorations, as compiled by the Office of Risk Management.

1. No natural trees, wreaths, roping or similar decorations may be used in any University owned building.

2. Artificial trees/ plants labeled as FLAME RETARDANT, by the manufacturer, are permitted.

3. Metallic trees may be used without restrictions, provided no electric lights or wiring are placed on or in contact with any part of the tree.

4. Artificial or metallic tress shall not be located so they do not obstruct any exits, corridors and aisle ways.

5. Tree decorations must be of the non-combustible type such as metal, glass, etc.

6. The use of combustible and/ or lightweight type material (paper, flammable powders, plastic sheeting or pellets, etc.) for decorative purposes is expressly prohibited.

7. The use of open flame devices (i.e., candles) for lighting or decorative enhancement is prohibited.

In addition:

No decorations shall be placed on fire sprinkler heads or piping.

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In accordance with out efforts to conserve energy, we are discouraging lighting devices being used inside buildings for decorative purposes. If lighting devices are used, they are to bear the Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) approval rating label. No more than 3 sets of electric lights should be plugged into an extension cord (which also bears the U/L certification seal.

In accordance with out efforts to conserve energy, we are discouraging lighting devices being used inside buildings for decorative purposes. If lighting devices are used, they are to bear the Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) approval rating label. No more than 3 sets of electric lights should be plugged into an extension cord (which also bears the U/L certification seal.

In accordance with out efforts to conserve energy, we are discouraging lighting devices being used inside buildings for decorative purposes. If lighting devices are used, they are to bear the Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) approval rating label. No more than 3 sets of electric lights should be plugged into an extension cord (which also bears the U/L certification seal.

In accordance with out efforts to conserve energy, we are discouraging lighting devices being used inside buildings for decorative purposes. If lighting devices are used, they are to bear the Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) approval rating label. No more than 3 sets of electric lights should be plugged into an extension cord (which also bears the U/L certification seal.

In accordance with out efforts to conserve energy, we are discouraging lighting devices being used inside buildings for decorative purposes. If lighting devices are used, they are to bear the Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) approval rating label. No more than 3 sets of electric lights should be plugged into an extension cord (which also bears the U/L certification seal.