EFSC Student Housing Living Guide 2022-23 | Page 24

will be subject to disciplinary action including , but not limited to , removal from housing . The resident may also face immediate housing agreement termination .

Fire Prevention – Cooking and Appliances

Student Housing Shared Kitchens EFSC student housing suites are equipped with shared full kitchens that include a fullsize refrigerator , freezer and oven range . Small cooking appliances are permitted in the kitchen area . Deep fryers are prohibited . Residential facility kitchens are also not to be used for things such as class projects , science experiments or washing hair . Additionally , residents who use residential facility kitchens are required to clean up after themselves before leaving . For safety and security reasons , the following items and those similar are prohibited outside of the kitchen ( e . g ., bedroom , bathroom , common living area ):

• two-sided , open-faced , or indoor electric grills ( e . g ., “ George Foreman Grill ,” panini press , waffle maker )

• deep fryers and air fryers

• toaster ovens

• toasters

• electric skillets

• hot plates

• appliances with exposed heating coils

• pressure cookers , crock pots , “ Insta-Pots ”

Permitted Appliances Outside of Kitchens Residents are permitted to have a microwave oven ( must be 1,000 watts or less ), popcorn poppers , hot pots , and coffee pots with an automatic shut-off feature . Refrigerators ( with or without freezers ) which do not exceed 5 cubic feet total capacity are allowed . Residents with larger appliances will be asked to remove them and will be subject to a fine per occurrence . Check with an RA if you have questions regarding permitted appliances .

Safe Operation All appliances used in any EFSC residential facility must be listed , in good working condition , and plugged into a power strip with a built-in circuit breaker . Any appliance deemed unsafe upon inspection by College Officials will be removed upon request .

Refuse Disposal All garbage resulting from the preparation of food in all facilities must be placed in a garbage bag and taken directly to the area dumpsters to avoid odors , attracting bugs , or contributing to unsanitary conditions . Refuse may not accumulate in excessive quantities and shall not be left in common areas .

Cooking Tips to Avoid Smoke Alarms

• Always turn on the vent above the stove when cooking .

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