Only one power strip is permitted to connect an appliance to an electrical outlet (strips may not be used in a series). Only grounded power strips may be used with appliances. Power strips with built-in breakers are required when the number of outlets needed is greater than the outlets in the student’s rooms. 9. Electrical & Appliances a) Electrical or gas cooking appliances such as grills, popcorn poppers, hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, electric frying pans, air fryers, skillets, deep fryers, and drip coffee makers that have a hot plate element, are not permitted in rooms b)Electrical extension cords are prohibited c)Any electrical appliance with an exposed heating element is prohibited. d)Power strips may be used under the following conditions: e) Privately owned air-conditioners are not permitted. f) Resident-owned refrigerators are allowed in the residence hall if they do not exceed 4.0 cubic feet, except in Covington. g) Other appliances such as radios, lamps, computers, TVs, electrical razors, hair dryers, hair curlers, fans, and clocks are permitted h) Electrical cords cannot be run under carpets i) Scented plug-ins are prohibited. j) All decorative, holiday, and battery-operated string lights are prohibited.
k) 3-D printers are prohibited. l) Add microwaves verbiage
All electrical equipment and cords must be kept in safe operating condition.
Irons may be used only with ironing boards. A student should never use an iron on the floor of a room, desk, or dresser top.
Atkins, Brown, Moore, Martin-Schexnider, and Wilson Halls have a microwave available in the kitchen area. If a student wants to have a microwave in their personal room in these residence halls, the only option for them is to rent or purchase a MicroFridge unit from Standards for Living at www.Standardsforliving.com. One microwave is allowed in Rams Commons and Gleason-Hairston per apartment. Kitchens in Foundation Heights are provided with a microwave. Microwaves are provided in the pods of Covington Hall and no MicroFridges are allowed in the rooms. All other microwaves are not permitted and will be confiscated.
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