Building Marshal Program

• CI Building Marshal Contact List   (PDF,14KB) (Updated 02-10)

Authority and Oversight

The Campus Building Marshal Program has been developed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3220 Emergency Action Plan (Inclusive) which covers those designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure safety from fire and other emergencies, and California State University Emergency Management Program - Executive Order 1013.
The University Police Department administers the campus Building Marshal Program.  Additional information may be obtained by contacting Sgt. Jeff Cowgill at 805-437-8444.

Scope of the Building Marshal Program

The Building Marshal Program is an essential element in the campus Emergency Management Plan.  Building Marshals are responsible for assisting in the safe and orderly evacuation of campus facilities and buildings in the event of a disaster, preventing re-entry, and reporting injuries and probable locations of trapped individuals to campus authorities. The information provided to these individuals will aid in establishing search and rescue priorities.  The responsibilities of the campus Building Marshal Program are four fold.

• First, when prompted by a drill or real emergency situation, assist in the orderly evacuation of the building population from the structure.
• Second, secure building entrances, direct personnel 100 feet from the building, and deny re-entry until informed by authority that it is safe to do so.
• Third, report building status to University Police at established locations (i.e., fully evacuated, location of trapped or injured individuals, etc...).
• Fourth, if necessary, assist in the movement of persons to indicated campus evacuation staging area(s).
  Building Marshals and Floor Wardens

There shall be a minimum of two Marshals per building. Marshals must be willing to assume responsibility for the building evacuation during actual emergency events as well as evacuation drills. Those individuals who volunteer have both the willingness and interest to serve effectively in that capacity.

Training

Each Building Marshal must receive initial training and participate in periodic meetings.  The required training elements are:

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Personal preparedness for emergency situations
• Emergency Management Plan orientation
• Incident Command System orientation
• Disaster Service Worker orientation
• Fire Extinguisher orientation  

Equipment

• Hard-hat with decal
• Goggles with hat clips or safety glasses
• Emergency Personal Vest
• Flashlight
• Whistle
• Surgical Mask
• DO NOT ENTER" Tape
  

Building Marshals should consider supplementing this equipment with additional supplies:

• First Aid Kit for personal use
• Personal emergency preparedness kit
• Sturdy shoes
• Sweat shirt or Jacket
• Rain Jacket