HEALTH AND FIRE SAFETY. The burning of any material, including candles and incense, is prohibited. Residents found burning substances in Xxxx College housing or misusing or tampering with fire safety equipment (including covering smoke detectors, the removal of smoke detectors, or door closures) may be fined $100 per incident and/or required to complete residence hall-specific community service or a topic-specific community program. For incidents of misusing or tampering with fire safety equipment in common spaces, each resident in the building may be fined $100 per incident. The College’s AOD Policy also defines tampering with smoke detectors as a serious AOD violation and residents may be held accountable to the AOD Policy in addition to the Housing Contract. Hanging objects from fire sprinkler pipes or blocking sprinkler heads is prohibited. Depending on the severity or frequency of the violation, further action may also occur, including, but not limited to, the honor process or Administrative Termination of the Housing Contract. Because of fire code requirements the following are not permitted: hot plates or small appliances that use a hot plate mechanism (such as electric tea kettles), space heaters without automatic shut offs, halogen lamps without safety cages, and string lights. Power strips with internal fuses are permitted, but putting two power strips together is not permitted. Residents are not permitted to have personal air conditioning units in residential spaces without specific approval for a disability-related accommodation. No hazardous materials of any kind may be used or stored in Xxxx College housing. This includes but is not limited to flammable materials such as firecrackers, white gas and propane, corrosives such as acids and bases, or any chemical that could harm or injure community members. Residents may be responsible for fire inspection fines for any fire code violations. Corridors must be kept free of garbage and personal property, including bicycles, motorcycles, and furniture. No motorcycles or scooters are allowed inside. Community Safety or Facilities Services may impound these items if left in corridors or common spaces. Residents are not permitted on or in any portion of a residential facility not specifically designed for routine occupant use. Prohibited areas include, but are not limited to, building roofs, ledges, or overhangs; drain pipes or similar structures; mechanical spaces; or ladders or steps providing access to such areas. Residents ...
