The dormitory safety rules meant to protect students
Windows must be designed with no grills.
by Hillary Bett
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Strict safety regulations have been established to protect students in school dormitories, focusing on structural standards and daily monitoring. As outlined, spacing guidelines dictate that beds must be placed 1.2 meters apart, and corridors or pathways cannot be less than 2 meters wide. To facilitate swift movement, doorways are required to be at least 5 feet wide, open outwards, and must never be locked from the outside at night. Structurally, each dormitory must feature a door at both ends alongside an additional emergency exit located in the middle. Furthermore, windows must be designed with no grills, and fire extinguishing equipment must be stationed at every exit with fire alarms nearby.
Security measures require dormitories to remain locked when learners are in class or on playing fields, with keys securely kept by either the Dorm Master, Mistress, or the Dormitory Prefect.
Beyond physical infrastructure, WhatsApp Image 2026-06-04 at 6.49.38 AM (1).jpeg highlights the operational rules governing student welfare.
Accountability is maintained through daily roll calls and mandatory spot checks conducted before bedtime.
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