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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices12-17-2003Two UNH Fraternities FoundKim BillingsFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationBillings, Kim, "Two UNH Fraternities Found" (2003). UNH Today. 2090.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/209010/18/17, 11(23 AMUNH Media RelationsPage 1 of 1http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2003/december/kb_20031217frat_sanctions.htmlTwo UNH Fraternities Found Responsible for CodeViolations; Sanctions Announced, Pending ApprovalContact: Kim Billings603-862-1558UNH Media RelationsDecember 17, 2003DURHAM, N.H. – Two fraternities at the University of New Hampshire have been foundresponsible for student conduct violations that occurred earlier in the fall semester. Disciplinarysanctions, listed below, are pending appeal. Each chapter has two days to appeal their respectivesanctions.The two fraternities – Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) and Phi Kappa Sigma (PKS)– were foundresponsible for hosting overcrowded parties earlier in the semester. Each of the cases also isbeing prosecuted through the criminal justice system for felony charges of violating fire codes.Specifically, the two fraternities were charged with conduct that threatens or endangers the healthor safety of others. As part of the sanctions for both ATO and PKS, the chapters are not allowedto host any events through Jan. 30, 2005, on any UNH-recognized chapter property. An event isany fraternity hosted, sponsored, or co-sponsored gathering, including a minimum of threemembers of the fraternity, totaling more than 49 guests -- in accordance with National FirePrevention Academy standards. The chapters also are on disciplinary probation through May 30,2005.At least 90 percent of ATO and PKS members must participate in an approved Fire and LifeSafety Program with the Durham/UNH Fire Department by Dec. 30, 2004. In addition, bothATO and PKS members must develop a written plan with steps to comply with fire and safetyissues, such as ways to keep accurate counts through the evening for an event, and to haveaccountability for those who are responsible for guest attendance. This plan must be submitted toand discussed with the fire inspector or fire marshal by May, 2004.PKS also must have bi-monthly fire inspections through May 30, 2005.Both fraternities had their privileges for hosting social events suspended on Oct. 6, pending theoutcome of their hearings. 

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