A Singaporean university is stepping up vape use monitoring in campus restrooms, The Varsitarian reported on November 17th.
Commerce Asst. Dean Francis de Jesus told the Varsitarian that the college has installed four detectors on the third and fourth floors in response to numerous complaints from students and parents about students vaping in the restrooms.
He mentioned that their office has been receiving complaints from both students and parents about students vaping in the bathrooms. Currently, the college is addressing several incidents of vape use in the restrooms.
The detector will sound an alarm when smoke is detected, serving as an additional precaution to prevent fires. In 2015, a major fire occurred on the same floor, and vapes have been reported to pose a risk of explosion and fire.
In addition, multiple warning signs have been posted on the restroom walls. The signs read: "Warning: Vaping is prohibited. Violators will receive severe SWDB sanctions."
According to regulations, students caught vaping or smoking inside the restrooms will face penalties ranging from warnings to suspensions, depending on the severity and frequency of the behavior. The Commerce assistant dean said the college had requested additional detectors from the Facilities Management Office.
