Electrical Appliances

The use of electrical appliances is limited because of sanitation, safety, and circuit overload. No microwaves, open-coiled appliances, hot plates, George Foreman type grills, toasters, electric fry pans, crock pots, sun lamps, or infrared lights may be used in student rooms. Residence hall students are not permitted to cook meals in their rooms. Air conditioning units are not allowed due to insufficient wiring in the halls. However, electric fans that are less than five years old are permitted. Keep in mind that overloaded circuits present the danger of fire.

Lamps and lighting sources must not exceed 60 watts. Bulbs or lighting elements must have a lamp shade. Exposed bulbs and Halogen lights are not permitted. All sources of lighting must be kept clear of combustible items such as blankets and pillows.

Appliances allowed in student rooms (i.e. hot air popcorn poppers, hair dryers, curling irons, irons, etc.) must bear the American UL or Canadian SA Underwriter’s Laboratory seal of approval and must be less than five years old. Appliances of this type should be unplugged when not in use. Electrical appliances may not be mounted to University property.

Students may bring a refrigerator to use in their student room. The refrigerator must not exceed five cubic feet, must be less than 5 years old, and must be plugged directly into the wall outlet. Refrigerators must be unplugged during extended break periods (Christmas and Spring Break).