4.13 | Decorations
4.13.A | Pictures, posters, and other items used to decorate a student's room, are encouraged, as long as they do not create a health, fire hazard, or cause damage to the room. Residents may not make alterations to their room. Alterations could include, but are not limited to: nail or screw holes in walls, window frames and door frames, or installation of tile/carpet squares, adhesive carpet and painting, or plumbing devices. The alterations will be corrected by maintenance staff and the resident charged to return the room to the original condition.
4.13.B | No decorations may hinder use of, or restrict access to, hallways, breezeways, doorways, stairs, corridors, or fire safety equipment. No one should attach anything to or tamper with light fixtures, sprinklers or exit signs. Staff may remove decorations and resident(s) may be billed for cleaning or damage.
4.13.C | To maintain compliance with Fire Safety rules, decorations may not take up more than 20% of the wall on which they are attached, and must not cover or block access to emergency equipment such as fire alarm pull stations or notification appliances. Decorations may not be hung from the ceiling.
4.13.D | Appropriate adhesives: Residents may not nail or drill into the walls. Use of command strips is allowed, however, students are responsible for correct application and removal. If removal causes damage to the wall, cost will be assessed and charged to the student upon check-out.
4.13.E | Public View: All decorations visible through the window or on the door should be appropriate. Pictures and other materials that may be considered objectionable should not be displayed in areas that may be visible outside the student's room.
4.13.F | Painting: Residents are not permitted to paint any section of their Residence Hall room. Students will be charged for altering any portion of their room, and/or the cost of repainting.
4.13.G | Lights: Miniature holiday string lights, or rope lights, may be used year-round if: they are appropriately hung/attached to the wall, are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or FM Global (FM) approved, and are plugged directly into the wall outlet, or approved surge protector.
4.13.H | Holiday Decorations: If students decorate their rooms for the holidays these guidelines must be followed:
- Trees and other greenery must be artificial, and must have proof of flame resistance.
- Fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguisher cabinets, smoke detectors, sprinkler heads, and exit signs must not be covered, and exits must not be impeded.
4.13.I | Street/Road Signs: Street/Road signs are considered the property of the respective government agencies where the sign is located and any inappropriate removal or possession by authorized individuals may result in judicial or legal action. individuals possessing street/road signs may be requested to proivde proof of ownership.
4.13.J | Wallpaper and Border: The use of wallpaper and/or border is not permitted within the Residence Halls.