FACILITIES USE/ACCESS Residence hall building use approval is solely a designated responsibility of Housing and Residence Life (WAC 106-140-401). Common areas in residence halls (lounges and lobbies) are for the use of the building’s residents and their guests. Only groups or individuals invited by residents or staff may make informative or educational presentations to hall residents in the hall lounge. The residence hall staff will monitor and schedule such presentations. University Police have been approved to be present in the residence halls to interact and meet students. No group or individual may schedule or advertise residence hall common space for regular meetings or activities (e.g., campus club meetings, Bible studies, political groups, etc.) except for activities directly sponsored by the hall and made available to all hall residents. Presentations or activities may not include the sale of products or services, nor may residence hall facilities be used for personal profit or gain. Door-to-door selling is also prohibited (WAC 106-140-040). Meeting space in the SURC for campus clubs and organizations can be requested through the University Scheduling Center. Usage of the Barto lawn or lounge can be requested through the Residence Life Office. FIRE ALARMS When activated, the alarm sounds in the entire building and EVERYONE must evacuate immediately. After activating an alarm, go to the nearest safe telephone (outside the building) and dial 911 to report the fire. Individuals falsely activating an alarm will face university disciplinary action, possible criminal prosecution, and may be charged for the cost of the fire department response, in addition to fines assessed by the university. Because of high-density population in the residence halls, the fire department responds to fire alarms with all available personnel and equipment. False alarms may leave the local fire department shorthanded in the event of a real fire. FIRE DRILLS/EMERGENCY EVACUATION EXERCISES Section 1303.3.5.1 of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code requires every residence hall to conduct a fire drill each quarter for the safety of staff and residents. All residents are required to exit the building within two minutes. University personnel are required to time the drill in each building. Failure to evacuate will result in disciplinary action and/or a $100 fine and another evacuation exercise to meet the two-minute requirement. FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT Damaging or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment (i.e., sounding false fire alarms - RCW 9.40.100) is prohibited. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are strategically located throughout each residence hall. Carefully follow the instructions on the extinguisher and use them ONLY in the event of a fire. EXIT SIGNS are considered fire equipment and are placed to guide residents to exit routes in emergency situations. SMOKE DETECTORS also are sensitive pieces of fire equipment. Actions that result in the activation of a smoke detector, tampering with fire alarm apparatus and equipment (including removing batteries from smoke detectors), or false alarms may result in criminal penalties, as well as disciplinary action and/or fines. FIRE ALARMAPPARATUS AND FIRE EQUIPMENT ARE FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY! If a smoke detector is beeping, it is likely the battery needs to be replaced. Contact a custodian or call Housing and Residence Life if a smoke detector is emitting a beeping sound. If batteries are removed without replacement, the resident is liable for a $50 fine.
FURNITURE Housing and Residence Life supplies each room with basic furniture, which differs depending on the hall. Students may bring their own furniture to supplement what is provided. However, university-owned furniture moved from a room or common- use area without prior written authorization from Housing and Residence Life may result in a charge of $50 (or actual replacement cost), whichever is greater. Also, it is important to consult with your roommate prior to bringing furniture to your space so that all parties agree to have it in the room. GUESTS/ESCORTS Guests (non-residents of a particular hall) are expected to follow all policies of the university. Residents are responsible for their guests and all actions of the guests while in the halls. If a guest violates the Student Conduct Code or any residence hall policy, the resident will be held responsible for their guest’s actions. Guests must be escorted by a resident at all times in any area (excluding bathrooms). Guests are permitted to only use public restrooms or community restrooms designated for their identified gender. Guests may stay in a room only with the prior approval of the roommate(s). Guests may stay overnight no more than three days and two nights in any one week anywhere in the building or in any residence hall on campus. Guests should never be given keys to access rooms or residence halls on campus. Guests may not be left in a building without the resident present. Also refer to Trespassing policy. Cohabitation is defined as when a resident, contracted for that room, is sharing their space with a person who is not assigned to that room. Cohabitation that includes behavior that infringes upon the roommate’s and/or living community member’s right to privacy and sleep is PROHIBITED and, when brought to the attention of residence hall staff, may result in referral to conduct and/or eviction. INCENSE AND OPEN FLAMES Because of the risk of burning incense or an open flame left unattended, the use of such is prohibited in residence halls. Candles or lanterns may not be used even in the event of a power outage. Residents are encouraged to have flashlights or similar devices to provide emergency lighting. If the smell is noticed from an open flame or something burning, staff will enter to investigate. KEYS AND LOCK OUTS For the safety of all residents, lost keys should be reported to hall staff immediately. Stolen keys should be reported to University Police. Keys may not be duplicated. Residents may not give their building, Connection Card, or room keys to anyone. For charges, refer to the Housing and Residence Life and Dining Services Room and Board Contract. If a resident locks themselves out two or more times per quarter, there may be a referral to Student Rights and Responsibilities, fees, and/or termination of the Housing and Dining contract. LEDGES, ROOFTOPS, AND ATTICS For students’ safety and to protect against building damage, residents, and their guests are never permitted on rooftops or ledges. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action and/or a university fine not less than $50. Students are prohibited from entering any secure space such as attics, basements, or mechanical rooms or climbing railings or exteriors of buildings. PERSONALIZING SPACE Students may decorate their room with lamps, rugs, bedspreads, posters, and other personalized items as long as it does not damage
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