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Generators Grilling Never leave grills unattended. Grills are not allowed within 50 feet of campus buildings, parking decks, and other designated no-grill areas. Fire pits are prohibited. Always have a multipurpose ABC extinguisher on-hand. Charcoal fires need to be extinguished thoroughly before leaving unattended. Dispose of charcoal in designated containers rather than on the ground or in dumpsters. Be aware of changing weather conditions. Winds can carry embers which can lead to fires spreading. Generators are not allowed within 50 feet of campus buildings, parking decks, and other designated no-grill areas. Do not operate in wet conditions. If using extension cords, be sure they are UL listed, have a grounding pin, and are rated for the application. Do not use if the cord is damaged. Contact Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety at 540-231-3600 for more information. TIPS FOR FIRE-SAFE TAILGATING Tailgating before home games is a big part of the Virginia Tech football tradition. Along with tailgating fun comes safety concerns.
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Page 1: TIPS FOR FIRE-SAFE TAILGATING...TIPS FOR FIRE-SAFE TAILGATING Tailgating before home games is a big part of the Virginia Tech football tradition. Along with tailgating fun comes safety

Generators

GrillingNever leave grills unattended.

Grills are not allowed within 50 feet of campus buildings, parking decks, and other designated no-grill areas.

Fire pits are prohibited.

Always have a multipurpose ABC extinguisher on-hand.

Charcoal fires need to be extinguished thoroughly before leaving unattended. Dispose of charcoal in designated containers rather than on the ground or in dumpsters.

Be aware of changing weather conditions. Winds can carry embers which can lead to fires spreading.

Generators are not allowed within 50 feet of campus buildings, parking decks, and other designated no-grill areas.

Do not operate in wet conditions.

If using extension cords, be sure they are UL listed, have a grounding pin, and are rated for the application. Do not use if the cord is damaged.

Contact Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety at 540-231-3600 for more information.

TIPS FOR FIRE-SAFE TAILGATINGTailgating before home games is a big part of the Virginia Tech football tradition. Along with tailgating fun comes safety concerns.