Quick Guide to Building Security

• Card keys You must use a card key to enter the building after hours. Some doors will trigger an alarm automatically if opened. If you trigger the alarm accidentally, use the phone on the front desk and call one of the numbers printed on your card key to have the alarm deactivated.
• Access to third floor Your card key is also needed to reach the third floor. There is a doorbell at the top of the stairs if the receptionist isn't around.
• Doors The security doors to the laboratory areas and main office must be closed after hours and on weekends. If you prop the door open, it will send an alarm. Do not prop open the doors near the front or rear stairwells. This would allow intruders to enter the laboratory areas.
• Fire drills In the event of a fire alarm, third floor personnel are supposed to go to the far right (south) corner of the front parking lot. The fire alarm horns emit a high-pitched beeping over 100 decibels. It's recommended to wear hearing protection when leaving the building during a fire alarm to avoid hearing damage.
• Radioactive areas Some laboratories are posted with large yellow signs that say, "Caution Radioactive Materials" or "Caution Radiation Area." Food and drink are not permitted in these rooms.