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Skateboards, Snowboards, Rollerskating and Inline Skating UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS SAFETY SYSTEM POLICY AND PROCEDURE DOCUMENT NUMBER: 1003 ISSUE DATE: January 2005 SUBJECT: Skateboards, Snowboards, Roller Skating, and Inline Skating Policy SKATEBOARDS, SNOWBOARDS, ROLLER SKATING, & INLINE SKATING PURPOSE: This policy is established to address the safety and liability concerns of the University community posed by the use of skateboards (including motorized skateboards and motorized scooters), snowboards, roller skates, and roller blades and to minimize damage to University property. OBJECTIVE: To communicate to the University of Alaska Fairbanks community, including visitors to the campus, the rules and regulations for the use of skateboards, snowboards, roller skates, and inline skates on University property. SCOPE: This policy applies to all members of the University community which includes faculty, staff, students, and visitors. I. POLICY A. Skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading and inline skating is prohibited in University buildings. B. It shall be prohibited to utilize skateboards, snowboards, rollerblades, and inline skates in a manner that may cause damage to persons or property on campus. C. Those persons causing damage to persons or property while engaged in the use of these devices will be held financially responsible. D. Skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading, and inline skating is prohibited on benches, handrails, stairs and curbs. E. Persons skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading, or inline skating on University sidewalks shall yield the right of way to pedestrians at all times. 1 EHS&RM Policy 1003 F. Violation by an employee or student may result in disciplinary action. G. Violations by visitor(s) may result in being trespassed from the university property. H. Faculty, staff, students, and administrative personnel are responsible for administering this policy. I. Problems arising from the administration of this policy should be reported to the University Police or Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management. 2 EHS&RM Policy 1003 .
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