Health and Safety Inspections
Health and Safety inspections are conducted throughout the academic year. Student will be notified at least 24-hour notice prior to inspections. Inspections will take place throughout the day. Two Residential Life team members (RA, HP, or Community Director), will enter each room to make sure that the space meets our fire safety requirements (see below for prohibited and restricted items) and to ensure there are no other health or safety violations in the room.
*If you have an assistance animal in your room, please be in contact with your Community Director to schedule a Health and Safety Inspection for which you can be present.
List of Prohibited Items:
These items are not permitted in the residence halls. Some exceptions for accommodations from Accessibility and Disability Resources apply.
- Air Conditioners or other appliances (unless ADR approved)
- Candles
- Incense
- Halogen lamps
- Incandescent light bulbs
- Portable space heaters
- Electric personal transportation vehicles utilizing lithium ion batteries (unless approved by ADR)
- Alcohol in possession of residents under the age of 21
- Illegal drugs/Paraphernalia
- Weapons
- Pets, Pet Accessories, or Pet Supplies (if not approved by ADR)
List of Restricted Items: For use in common kitchens and kitchenettes ONLY
- Due to fire safety concerns, students are not permitted to have instruments with exposed heating elements for use in their rooms.
- These items can only be utilized in kitchens and kitchenettes. They can be stored in resident rooms, but should not be plugged in or otherwise appear to be in use in the residence hall room.
- Instruments with exposed heating elements
- Hot pots
- Rice cookers
- Toasters
- Toaster ovens
- Tabletop grills
- Coffeemakers (excluding Keurig)
- Electric water boilers
- Airfryers
Professional and student staff members will be using the following checklist to guide their Health and Safety Inspections. Please prepare accordingly.
Residence Hall Health & Safety Checklist
General Conditions/Maintenance Needs
- Excessive Clutter/ Room Unsanitary (odor, excessive trash, dirty)
- Missing/Extra Furniture
- Missing Screens/Blinds/Shades
Fire Safety Policy Violations
- Space Heaters
- Open Element Appliance
- Candles
- Incense
- Overloaded electrical sockets
- Halogen Lamps
- Ceilings Covered with Fabric/ Lamps covered with Fabric
- More than 30% of walls covered
- Extension cords, surge protectors, and string lights must be UL-approved
- Covered Smoke Detectors
- Items in the hallway
Visually check room for items prohibited in halls
- Alcohol in possession of residents under the age of 21
- Illegal drugs/Paraphernalia (Campus Police will be notified)
- Weapons
- Pets or pet Paraphernalia (if not approved by Disability Services)