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Find out how well
your college and its surrounding neighborhood accommodate students’ housing
needs. Is the housing supply adequate and safe? Do college officials have plans to improve
the supply?
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The typical young
adult has much more electronic equipment and other “stuff” than his parents
did when they first left home. The combination of crowded living space, more
“stuff” and youthful energy is an exciting, but potentially dangerous, mix.
It can have serious consequences for fire safety.
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On campus, how
comprehensive are fire safety regulations, and how are they enforced? Are all
living quarters protected by smoke alarms? Is the college retrofitting all
dormitories with fire sprinklers, if it has not already done so?
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Does the college
provide guidance to students regarding off-campus housing and its safety?
Does it work with local fire safety officials? If you’re renting space off
campus, make sure there are working smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, two
ways to exit your living space and the building, adequate electrical wiring,
and a fire hydrant close to the building,
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(Bridge) All these questions arise against the
background of the all too frequent behavior of late teens and young adults.
Three tendencies of this age group can put you at great risk in both on and
off-campus housing. What are they?
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