The following items are considered fire hazards and thus are prohibited not only in the residence halls but also in all academic buildings as well: all appliances that heat, other than microwaves, including rice cookers, deep fryers, crockpots/hotpots, coffee makers with hot plates; oil/lava lamps; open (spider or torch style) lamps containing incandescent bulbs; objects with open flames; candles/torches; fireworks; incense; combustible chemicals; gasoline and fuel cans; bean bag chairs; hoverboards; flammable camping equipment (Sterno/camping fuels); and overhead objects strung from ceiling tiles (such as string lights). This list should not be considered exhaustive. If you are unsure if an item you possess may be a fire hazard, please consult with Campus Safety.
Campus Safety will review any request to use any one of these hazardous items for academic purposes. Some residential and academic buildings may have kitchen or break room designated cooking areas with ranges or ovens. Use vent hoods when cooking in these areas.
The use of a prohibited fire hazard item that results in the activation of a fire alarm may result in a $200 fine.