Policies
Postering in New House
1. No postering on any painted surfaces. This includes the white columns, all walls on all floors, the red walls and doors in the arcade, and the painted entrance doors for each house.
2. No postering anywhere in the stairwells. This includes the white walls and the side of the doors that faces the stairwell.
3. Each house has its own bulletin board near the first floor stairwell entrance. You may post anything there.
4. You may poster on the side of the stairwell entrance doors that faces the hall (opposite the side that faces the stairwell). This applies to all floors. Do not poster over the glass windows on the doors.
5. Certain bulletin boards will soon be marked as being for "New House Executive Committee Use Only." Please respect these notices and do not post anything on these boards.
Please note that the walls in New House are scheduled to be painted every six years, and that Curt sometimes has to make unnecessary expenses to clean up what we often leave behind, including damaged painted surfaces. Please also take note of Curt's last email regarding clogged bathroom sinks. We are fortunate to have nice facilities in New House, so let's work together to make sure they stay nice.
2. No postering anywhere in the stairwells. This includes the white walls and the side of the doors that faces the stairwell.
3. Each house has its own bulletin board near the first floor stairwell entrance. You may post anything there.
4. You may poster on the side of the stairwell entrance doors that faces the hall (opposite the side that faces the stairwell). This applies to all floors. Do not poster over the glass windows on the doors.
5. Certain bulletin boards will soon be marked as being for "New House Executive Committee Use Only." Please respect these notices and do not post anything on these boards.
Please note that the walls in New House are scheduled to be painted every six years, and that Curt sometimes has to make unnecessary expenses to clean up what we often leave behind, including damaged painted surfaces. Please also take note of Curt's last email regarding clogged bathroom sinks. We are fortunate to have nice facilities in New House, so let's work together to make sure they stay nice.
Fire Alarms
In case of evacuation, New House residents are to meet in either the MacGregor or Next House lobbies.
Room Safety Inspections
In general, inspections are done once a year usually during the beginning of the term. Here's a list of the general safety guidelines.~Electric cooking devices can be stored in the room, but not used there - they must be unplugged.
Please remember that these inspections are for your safety and that of your neighbors. Your cooperation in getting the inspections done is needed and greatly appreciated.
~Power strips and extension cords should not have more than 3 items plugged into them.
~Do not plug one extension cord or power strip into another one.
~Do not run electric cords under rugs.
~Fridges should be plugged directly into wall outlets or into heavy duty extension cords only.
~No hazardous materials & flammable/combustible liquids allowed and candles are for decoration only - do not light.
~Combustible wall hangings should cover no more than 1/3 of available wall space.
~If bed is lofted, there must be a minimum of 36" between the top of the mattress and the ceiling.
~Fire protection equipment must be unobstructed.
~Leave space between furniture and wires & the heater.
~Keep doors & floor clear of obstructions(there should be adequate space for a fully equipped firefighter to enter the room).
~Halogen lamps must have protective grates.
~This final pointer is not safety related, but still important - lounge furniture is not allowed in student rooms, you will be fined $200 per piece if any is found in the room.