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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hello Tang
Hall Residents:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
October is
Fire Safety month so it's time to begin Fire Safety Room Inspections of all
student rooms on Campus. I will begin Inspections of Tang Hall rooms on MONDAY
October 18th. The House Manager will be responsible for conducting the
inspections. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I will post
samples of the room inspection form in the elevators prior to inspection.<span
style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Inspections
will be scheduled from 11:00am-3:00pm, as listed<span style='color:navy'> </span>below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Inspections
will be done as follows: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Resident/s
is not required to be present during the inspection, but may be if you wish to
do so.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Floors
24 through 12 MONDAY 10/18/09 between the hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Floors
11 through 2 TUESDAY 10/19/09 between the hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:150%;text-autospace:
none'> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>
I WILL <u>NOT</u> BE OPENING ANY DRAWERS, CLOSETS, OR LOOKING UNDER THE
BED. THIS INSPECTION IS PRIMARILY TO IDENTIFY UNSAFE ELECTRICAL AND
HEATING PRACTICES ALONG WITH SAFETY CONCERNS. YOU DO
NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT WHEN I INSPECT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE
CONTACT ME AT <span style='color:blue'><a href="mailto:collinsm@mit.edu">collinsm@mit.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>When the
inspection is completed the resident/s will find a copy of the form on their
desk. If violations are noted on the form the resident will have one week
to make corrections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>THE ABOVE
DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF NEEDED. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>Four of the most common violations found in past years were:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-indent:.5in'><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
1. Over loaded outlet/power strips, to be in
compliance not more than 3 devices plugged into one power strip.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Books
and/or shelving blocking clearance of sprinkler heads, 18" of clearance
must be provided for all sprinkler heads. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
Nothing attached to sprinkler pipes or sprinkler heads or any other fire
equipment in the room. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3.
Papers and books stored on top of the heating system restricting heat. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4.
Candles or incense being burned <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
<br>
Thank You for your anticipated cooperation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Michael Collins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>House Operations Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Tang Residence Hall W84-104<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Westgate Family Apartments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Housing Department<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Office Tele. 617-253-5146<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Office Fax 617-253-5094<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Gautami;color:navy'>Link for dorm repairs:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><a
href="http://web.mit.edu/sapweb/PS1/facilities_home.shtml"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:blue'>http://web.mit.edu/sapweb/PS1/facilities_home.shtml</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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