Fire & Safety
What item is banned because it creates an open flame?
Candles (lit or unlit) and incense.
What is the only pet allowed in residence halls? (not including approved service/ESA animals).
(non flesh eating...) Fish in a tank up to 10 gallons
True or False: Overnight guests are permitted during finals week if the other roommate has already gone home.
False: no overnight guests are permitted during finals week.
True or false: Students with a medical marijuana card are permitted to keep their marijuana on campus
False: They must store their marijuana off campus
How many warnings are given before documenting a noise violation?
NONE! No warnings. Every noise violation should be documented.
Name a prohibited item that can create a fire hazard.
Space heaters, halogen lamps, lava lamps, non-LED lights, beanbag chairs, etc.
What is the policy on wall adhesives?
Only push pins for drywall or Magic Mount adhesive for cinderblock.
True or False: A resident from the same hall who is staying in their friend's room is not considered an overnight guest
False: An overnight guest is anyone who stays overnight in a room to which they are not assigned.
What are the dry & wet buildings on campus?
Dry- SV, CR, CK, NA, PO, MK, WI, SM
Wet- SGS, CP, DV, SGV
When are courtesy hours and quiet hours?
Courtesy hours 24/7, quiet hours 8pm-8am
What is considered tampering with fire safety equipment?
Covering smoke detectors, damaging exit signs, sprinklers, or fire doors, or using fire doors in a non-emergency.
A resident wants to keep dumbbells in their dorm room, but insists that they will only use them in the workout room. Is that okay?
NO! The weights are still not permitted, we cannot guarantee they are only using them in the workout room. The weights can damage the floor and cause noise issues.
How many consecutive nights are overnight guests permitted?
2 consecutive nights
What is the procedure for alcohol found in a room vs marijuana found in a room?
Document the situation by collecting Gull cards (getting ID numbers), document the amount of alcohol/marijuana, dump out the alcohol/marijuana down the sink/toilet, then throw the bottles/paraphernalia away in the dumpster, write IR and contact RD as needed.
True or False: Gambling is permitted in the residence halls as long as $10 or less is being gambled
False- Any type of game played for money, or any other thing or consideration of value is considered an illegal activity and is prohibited in or around a residence hall.
What should you do if a resident re‑enters a building during a fire alarm?
Document via IR and notify RD on call.
Name 5 prohibited items in residence halls
See RA handbook for full list!
How many cumulative nights are overnight guests permitted per month?
4 cumulative nights a month
What is the policy on alcohol paraphernalia in dry halls?
Secondary containers are permitted (boxes). Primary containers are not permitted (bottles, cans, anything the alcohol directly touches). Shot glasses are permitted, unless they were clearly used.
What RDs are in what building?
SGS-Juanita, SGV-Braedon, DV-Katie, SV-, CR-, CK-, NA-, PO-, MK-, WI-, SM-, CP-
What type of plant is prohibited in all residence halls due to fire-safety?
Live Christimas trees
Residents are allowed to vape on campus, as long as it takes place: a) in their personal space/room or b) outside
Neither!
c) we are a smoke free campus, only designated smoking benches
How many cumulative nights are overnight guests permitted per semester?
16 cumulative nights a semester
How much alcohol is a student permitted to have on campus? Where can they keep it?
ONE of the 3 options: 6 pack of beer, 1 wine bottle, 1 fifth of liquor
Must keep it and consume it in their own personal room if they have roommates under 21.
What is the procedure for lockouts?
Verify the resident's identity, escort resident to room and ensure their GullCard is inside, document lockout in Maxient.