Additional violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action taken by the College. Each residence hall must have at least one fire drill per month. When the fire alarm sounds, Pennsylvania law requires everyone to evacuate the building, even though it may be a false alarm. Decorations and displays erected in a manner that block or obstruct an exit, hallway, circuit breaker panel, fire hose cabinet, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher are prohibited. Side entrances and exits, as well as windows, are to be used only in emergencies.
Screens are to be kept in windows at all times.
Individuals who frequently trip the door alarms annoy their fellow residents and exhibit a lack of consideration toward students in their halls. Students are not permitted to keep live trees, exercise weights, and anything that extends outside room windows. They must be stamped with a visible and acceptable Underwriters Seal of Approval and may not exceed 4.2 cubic feet in size. Microwave ovens are permitted in student rooms only if they have a power rating of 700 watts or less. Other appliances such as hot pots, coffee makers, and popcorn poppers are allowed for individual use in rooms.