Candles / Open Flames / Incense Due to the potential fire hazard , the use or possession of candles , incense , items that have an open flame , or other related items is strictly prohibited in all EFSC residential facilities .
Car Wash The washing of personal automobiles on campus is prohibited . Residents are not permitted to access outdoor hose bibs without permission from the Director of Student Services .
Cleanliness of Rooms and Suites Residents are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their respective room and suite at all times . If , in the reasonable opinion of an RA , the Director of Student Services , or other College official , the cleanliness of a room / suite is not satisfactory , the resident ( s ) may be required to immediately clean the room / suite and / or be subject to cleaning charges ( see Attachment 2 ).
Commercial Purposes Residents may not use their assigned rooms or suites for commercial purposes .
Decorations / Room Alterations Decorations are encouraged if they do not create health and safety concerns , fire hazards , or damage to the room . If you have any questions about permitted decorations contact an RA . Decorations must adhere to the following standards :
• May not be placed over doors or on top of the cabinets in the kitchen
• May not cover more than 25 % of the room wall space
• May not be posted on or hung from the ceiling
• May not cover vents , alarm horns , sprinklers , or smoke detectors
• Must be 18 inches away from the sprinkler head and ceiling , including in closets
• Painting or wallpapering is prohibited
• Signs , flags , stickers , pictures , posters , banners , window paint , and similar objects may not be displayed in the windows . Residents may hang curtains with the use of a tension rod . Additional window coverings of any type are prohibited . Nothing is permitted between the window and the blinds .
• Live-cut holiday type trees and excessive amounts of cut vegetation are prohibited inside all EFSC residential facilities
• The following items are prohibited : lava lamps , live trees , and string lights
• Room alterations , including but not limited to , the addition of ceiling fans , track lighting , light dimmers , mounted items ( including TV wall mounts ), and additional locking mechanisms to the door are prohibited
• Students who choose to hang pictures in their rooms should use a product that doesn ’ t cause damage to the walls . Students who damage their walls will be assessed charges for the repair / repaint at the rate outlined in the fees and charges included in Attachment 2 - Student Housing Fees / Charges Schedule .
• Students may ONLY USE small finishing nails , push pins , or picture hooks ( up to 20 lbs . size ) to hang items on walls . There is a limit of 6 small holes per resident ,
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