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Resources
- About Public Safety | Public Safety phone list (PDF)
- Bomb threat information sheet
- CCA phone lists, campus maps, building floor plans (coming soon!)
- Damage assessment form
- Emergency drill review form
- Emergency response team roster (coming soon!)
- Emergency response team training evaluation
- Evacuation & relocation checklist
- General emergency information
- General self-inspection form
- New employee orientation checklist
- Rave emergency notification system
- Workplace security policy
Building Safety Features
- Safety features for 1111 8th Street and 80 Carolina Street include fire and smoke detection and alarm systems.
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The fire control panel for 1111 8th Street is located near the Shipping/Receiving office (across from 450 Irwin Street).
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The panel for 80 Carolina Street is located in a closet in the hallway near the elevator.
Both 1111 8th Street and 80 Carolina Street are equipped with smoke detectors, pull stations, strobe alarms, illuminated exit signs, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting.
The Hooper Street graduate studios are equipped with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and illuminated exit signs. Each floor of each building has posted evacuation floor plans that indicate the route for exiting the building and identify the location of all fire equipment.
Fire Alarm & Smoke Detection
Fire alarm pull stations and smoke detectors are located throughout the buildings at 1111 8th Street and 80 Carolina Street. Once activated, a signal is sent to the fire control panel, which indicates the location of the alarm. Public Safety receives the alarm and then dispatches appropriate building personnel to investigate the matter.
Elevators
If an elevator malfunctions, passengers can press the alarm button, which allows communication with the operator, who will summon a trained technician.
Extinguishers
ABC fire extinguishers are located throughout all buildings. Should you use any extinguishers, you must notify Facilities or Public Safety, so that a replacement extinguisher can be provided.
MSDS Locations
Materials safety data sheets can be found in the studios or the Facilities Department.
Eye-Wash Locations
San Francisco
Located in the Machine Room, Bench Room, Model Shop, the Alternative Materials Library, and the Painting Studios.
Oakland
Located in the Print Shop, Jewelry / Metal-Arts, Sculpture, Textiles, First Year studios
First-Aid Stations
First-aid materials for treatment of minor injuries can be obtained at the Office for Student Life, campus switchboard / reception desk, at all sinks, and at prominent locations in studios on each campus.
Public Safety Contact
SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS
EMERGENCY: 415.621.2395
OAKLAND CAMPUS
EMERGENCY: 510.385.1821
General: 510.594.3780
See also Emergency Resources.
Crime Reports: Oakland & SF Campuses
To view a year-by-year comparison of crime statistics for either campus (three years back up to the previous year), follow these instructions:
- Visit U.S. Dept. of Education: Campus Safety & Security
- Click the text in RED in the upper right-hand corner
- Type "California College of the Arts" in the institution field (Note: Just the college name is sufficient)
- Hit enter or "Search"
- Select either San Francisco or Oakland campus
