Hallways, corridors, and stairwells are to be used as a means of egress from a building or as a means to travel from one space to another and NOT for any other purpose. Unacceptable uses of hallway space include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Storage of any materials (e.g., boxes, equipment, furniture, waste containers, etc.).
2. Extension of office space (e.g., desks, filing cabinets, copy machines, waiting room, etc.).
3. Extension of laboratory space (e.g., used or new equipment, container storage, etc.).
4. Breakroom (complete with chairs, tables, coffee maker, microwave oven, etc.).

Any exceptions or interpretations of applicability must be approved by the Department of Safety & Security, Office of Fire Safety (DSS/OFS) and the approval identified by a DSS/OFS label. If items are found in hallways, the occupants will be notified. If items are not removed after notification, DSS/OFS will remove the items at the owner's expense.

Note: Medical research buildings such as MR4, MR5, MR6, Jordan Hall, Cobb Hall, Aurbach, Snyder, etc., are inspected by DSS/OFS and therefore fall under the purview of this policy.

Compliance with Policy:  
Failure to comply with the requirements of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion in accordance with relevant University policies and may result in prosecution in accordance with state and federal law. This includes complying with the applicable adopted version of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code along with the associated legal proceedings to restrain, correct, or abate such alleged violation.

Questions about this policy should be directed to the Department of Safety and Security, Office of Fire Safety.