The Basics
Health & Safety Inspections begin on this date and end on this date.
What are September 21st through September 25th?
This is the most basic reason a room's entryway could fail inspection: the door is damaged, unhinged, or covered in these.
What are decorations?
During an inspection, this piece of fire equipment should never be covered, detached, or taped.
What is a smoke detector?
Even when it isn't lit, this item is prohibited in residence hall rooms.
What is a candle?
You enter a room and see a candle sitting on the desk. It isn't lit. What should the inspector do?
What is remove the item, leave an Item Removal notice, label the item, and place it in the RD/RA office?
RAs must complete Health & Safety Inspections during this daily time window.
What is 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM?
These things can cause a room failure when they appear on walls, ceiling, sink, cabinets or other bedroom & bathroom fixtures.
What is excessive dirt, damage, or stained surfaces?
These two types of fire-safety equipment are specifically identified in the guide as items that must not be altered.
What are smoke detectors and sprinklers?
Along with candles, these fragrant producing items are prohibited even though they may be used for scent generation rather than heat generation.
What are incense and wax warmers?
An RA discovers that a resident has placed a personal Wi-Fi router in their room. According to the guide, this is...
What is an inspection violation?
Health & Safety Inspections must be completed this way, rather than having an RA conduct them alone.
What is in pairs?
Bugs, leaking trash, and rotting food are examples of what type of bedroom violation?
What is excessive or smelly trash?
If this occurs when a smoke detector is tested, the room fails inspection.
What is the smoke detector alarm not sounding?
These electrical lighting devices are specifically listed among prohibited items.
What are halogen lamps?
A resident has covered approximately 30% of their wall with posters and other flammable materials. Based on the guide, why does this fail inspection?
What is more than 25% of the wall is covered by flammable items?
If an RA discovers any violation during a Health & Safety Inspection, this must be completed to document the incident.
What is an Incident Report?
According to the inspection guide, a floor falls into the failure category when more than this percentage of it is covered.
What is 50%?
These common electrical devices become a prohibited item when they are plugged directly into each other or they do not have an on/off switch.
What are extension cords, plug extenders, or power strips?
A knife longer than this measurement is prohibited unless it is being used for cooking.
What is 4 inches?
During inspection, an RA discovers a sprinkler covered with tape. What violation has occurred?
What is altered fire equipment?
These are the two types of form associated with Health & Safety Inspections.
What are Item Removal Notices and Inspection Violation Notices?
Excessively dirty, damaged, or stained surfaces in this part of the room can cause an inspection failure.
What is an obstructed path of egress?
Open flames and heating elements are prohibited in residence hall rooms. Name two examples specifically listed in the guide.
What are space heaters and grills?
When inspectors discover one of these items, they should not touch it. Instead, they should exit the room and contact RUPD and the RD/RDOC.
What is a weapon?
You discover alcohol, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia in a room. According to the inspection guide, the inspector should not touch these items and should instead contact these two parties.
Who are the RD/RDOC and RUPD?