PASS OR FAIL
A resident’s room has trash on the floor but no dangerous items. Pass or Fail? Why?
What is Fail (cleanliness concerns = violation; needs remedy)?
Open-flame items like candles are found on a desk.
What is a violation of the University of New Haven's fire code and a prohibited item?
The detector must remain uncovered for what reason?
What is fire safety? (ensures alarm works)
Leaving trash out can lead to this concern, besides inspection failure.
What is a pest problem or odor?
A resident's room has several dirty dishes with food remnants, but no safety risks. Pass or Fail? Why?
What is Fail (cleanliness concern = non-conduct violation)?
A student has a space heater plugged underneath their bed.
What is a fire/electrical hazard and a prohibited item?
This type of blocked exit can result in a fail.
What is an obstruction (e.g., items blocking the door)?
*No pass of egress = fail*
This type of hazardous item in a room puts all residents at risk.
What are open flames or prohibited items?
A room has a few clothes on the floor, but everything else is orderly. Pass or Fail? Why?
What is Pass (minor clutter not violating specific safety policy)?
An additional microwave is plugged in, even though there is already a microwave in the room.
What is an electrical hazard?
True or False: Residents are required to be present for the RAs to complete their HSIs.
What is False (RAs can enter the space whether residents are present or not)?
*RAs will knock 3 times and announce themselves before entering a resident's space.*
A roommate fails to clean up; other residents may feel this.
What is frustration or decreased trust?
Smoke detector is covered by hanging decorations. Pass or Fail? Why?
What is Fail (interfering with safety equipment & a fire hazard)?
An electric scooter/bike is stored inside a residence hall hallway.
What is a prohibited item and battery/fire risk?
Taking these from a room when found is part of safety; must document it too.
What is item confiscation (e.g., prohibited items)?
Promptly fixing violations teaches this important life skill.
What is responsibility?
A student leaves alcoholic beverages on their University desk, but no one is present in the room. Pass or Fail?
What is Fail (alcohol is prohibited at the University of New Haven and requires documentation)?
A student has a collection of decorative lights hanging from the ceiling.
What is a potential fire hazard & decoration rules?
*Would be confiscated if lights found in space were a neon light as well*
*No small sticker lights are allowed on the ceiling either*
Why should residents clean regularly and not just before inspections?
What is community safety and hygiene? (ongoing behavior affects neighbors)
When a student cares for shared areas, this benefit increases.
What is community well-being and safety awareness?