No student may install equipment or make repairs to a residence hall room or common area without prior permission. Exterior installation of antennas or satellite dishes for personal use is not permitted. Safety standards make it necessary to prohibit the use of cooking appliances which use heating elements in student rooms. Electrical appliances such as space heaters and refrigerators larger than 3.5 cubic feet are prohibited. Refrigerators must have adequate ventilation on all sides.
Incandescent lighting is preferred and the use of surge suppressor strips is recommended.
The electrical circuits are not designed to carry heavy loads. Common area furniture is not to be removed from public areas. Furniture in suite living rooms in Mead is considered common area furniture. If suite furniture is missing or damaged, the suite will be billed collectively unless an individual or group of individuals takes responsibility. Unless an individual or group of individuals take responsibility for damages in public areas, the cost of cleaning, repair, or replacement is divided among residents living in adjacent areas.