Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Student Handbook

Barbecue (BBQ) Grills in/near Residences


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Saint Mary’s College allows students and student organizations the freedom to use outdoor BBQ grills for the purpose of achieving positive social interactions and community, while accepting responsibility for the use of the BBQ grills on campus. As with any other scheduled or non-scheduled social event, the sponsoring/attending students or student organization is responsible for managing the event involving the BBQ grills with concern for the health and safety of individuals present at the event. All policies and procedures of the College must be followed at all times. College staff/faculty members or Residential Experience staff may ask students to discontinue the use of a BBQ grill at any time, for hazardous conditions (such as high winds, burn bans, fire season, etc.), or if smoke emissions become offensive to occupants of surrounding property. Failure to comply with a request to extinguish the fire/grilling may result in disciplinary action for the individual or organization hosting the event. 

Guidelines for BBQ Use 

  • Only non-treated wood, paper, and charcoal briquettes may be used as burning materials. It is the responsibility of the individual/organization to provide needed materials. In addition, the individual/organization is responsible for any damage caused to surrounding grounds caused by fire/grilling. 
  • Fires must be completely extinguished immediately following the conclusion of the event. Smoldering coals, smoke, or residual heat may indicate the ability for a fire to reignite and must have dissipated prior to individuals leaving the area unattended. Lit fires must always be attended. 
  • Unauthorized possession or use of alcohol at the BBQ grills is prohibited. 
  • BBQ grills should only be used for cooking food and for no other purpose. 
  • If fire/smoke becomes unmanageable with use of a fire extinguisher call Public Safety: 925-631-4282.

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