Holiday decorations are often fire hazards. Follow these guidelines to improve fire safety during the holidays:

• Do not use live Christmas trees in University buildings unless they are treated with fire retardants. Use an artificial tree that is fire resistant.
• Do not place holiday decorations where they may block emergency egress (e.g., stairways, corridors, near doors, etc.)
• Only use decorations that are flame retardant.
• Practice good housekeeping by minimizing paper and other combustible decorations.
• Avoid using extension cords.
• Use FM or UL labeled electrical decorations.
• Do not light candles or use other decorations with open flames.
• Turn off lights when the room is unoccupied.