{"id":117793,"date":"2024-12-09T01:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T07:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=117793"},"modified":"2024-12-06T14:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T20:45:59","slug":"holiday-decor-advisory-decorations-must-comply-with-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2024\/12\/09\/holiday-decor-advisory-decorations-must-comply-with-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday decor advisory: Decorations must comply with policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>Before decking the halls on campus, read below to brush up on what\u2019s acceptable regarding holiday decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All decorations must comply with UNMC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ehs\/safety\/decorative_material_safety03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decorative Material Policy<\/a>. UNMC employees working in a hospital area must comply with the Nebraska Medicine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.compliance360.com\/Common\/ViewUploadedFile.aspx?PD=PbRt%2bA78MS4h8JPPWZQshB%2fNJ7mS4gI9To%2fQBarBz%2blMZ5VcsQMsqkzx9%2b%2fJPuIt5ihOAhU7GCZ%2bOzVn5r9qU6Zt2rG%2f7oR6SQeZaEJvsy2b0DfXhUaUFk%2b1ywK0FVqkoPOE7xaJ0YzJ5A3188R7JwJRshDqLCLf3UfFhYwOORGXwItxQ4v%2bhiwN0U18v5TLrLbmjni0tu%2fLLfmfC40Sj6o06bmNVxEqD16jMh03SFXUM9%2fOKR10d6MWnKBR7eN%2f4E8eK1624DP1Ja9VgsL6DQ%3d%3d\">Decorative Material Policy EC07<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only electrical holiday lights that have been installed by the decoration\u2019s contractor under the direction and supervision of UNMC Facilities Management and Planning will be allowed.&nbsp;The lighting string must be double insulated or grounded and have an approval rating from either UL or Factory Mutual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery-powered lights are permissible if their use complies with the placement criteria outlined in the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine decorative material policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural cut trees, tree branches, pinecones, mistletoes and other natural decorations are not permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial trees, wreaths and other seasonal decorations must be fire- and flame-retardant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative materials may not be placed on fire doors, smoke doors, vision panels in any door, light fixtures, electrical equipment, electrical outlets or circuit breaker panels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative materials or other objects shall not be hung from, affixed to or placed in a manner that would obstruct or restrict access, operation or visibility of exits or exit signs, exit corridors, doors, stairs, fire protection equipment or systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latex balloons are prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open flame devices of any type are prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical wax warmers for heating scented fragrance wax are prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Decorations not 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