Definition: An exercise performed to train staff and occupants, and to elevate their efficiency and effectiveness, in carrying out emergency evacuation procedures.

Section 807 of the NYS Education Law requires that drills be conducted in all buildings.

The new NYS Fire Code states the frequency of such drills as follows:

Occupancy	Frequency	Participation
A - Assembly	Quarterly	Employees
B - Business (college/universities)	Three annually	All occupants
E - Educational (12th grade and under)	Monthly	All occupants
R2 - Residential	1 between 9/1 and 12/1 1 in the first week of summer session 1 night time drill	All occupants

EH&S with assistance from UPD shall be responsible for conducting these drills and generating the appropriate paperwork, which will then be forwarded to EH&S.

Per the requirements of the Fire Code of NYS, Chapter 4, 405.4, the drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions.

Records of Drills shall include the following information:

- identity of the person conducting the drill
- date and time of the drill
- notification method used
- staff members on duty and participating
- special conditions (if any) simulated
- problems encountered
- weather conditions during the drill
- time for complete evacuation