Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 14

a.
11. for any other reasonable cause.
“Reasonable cause” is defined as a reason
to believe that a policy, procedure, or rule
violation has occurred; or
12. as otherwise allowed by law.
Except in cases of emergency, the director of
student housing operations will provide student
residents with reasonable written notice of intent
to enter. Entry will be during normal business
hours. Reasonable attempts will be made to
provide student residents 48 hours advance
written notice of entry. Student residents may be
present when staff enters the unit; however, entry
is not conditional upon the student resident’s
presence. In an emergency, the director of student
housing operations or designee may enter the unit
at any time without prior notice.
3.
When Collin College personnel are acting within
the scope of their assigned duties and obligations
(e.g., in an emergency or disciplinary situation),
student residents must comply with requests to
enter apartments and bedrooms. Refusal to allow
access to such personnel acting in accordance with
his or her job responsibilities will be referred to the
Dean of Students Office for possible disciplinary
action, as defined in the current Student Code of
Conduct.
Health, Safety, and Preventative Maintenance
The director of student housing operations or
designee will enter apartments and rooms to
perform inspections, ensure health and safety
standards are being met, and identify potential
hazards. Student residents will receive advance
notification and will be expected to cooperate.
Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
Inspections will include, but are not limited to the
items listed below.
1.
2.
Safety Equipment:
a. smoke detectors,
b. sprinkler heads, and
c. other security features (e.g., self-
closing door hinges, window and door
locks, etc.).
Fire Hazards:
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frayed or overloaded electrical wiring,
including multiple cords or power
strips plugged together (i.e., “daisy
chained),
b. stacks of newspapers or magazines,
c. covered heaters,
d. buildup of grease in ovens or on
stovetops, and
e. storage of gasoline, other flammable
materials, or gas-powered vehicle(s)
in unit.
Health Hazards:
a. improperly stored or disposed of
garbage and food,
b. unclean bathtub or shower surfaces,
c. improperly disposed of aluminum
cans, glass, bottles, and paper bags,
d. obstructions blocking interior safety
equipment or ease of ingress and
egress,
e. unreported water intrusion or leaks,
f. pest control issues,
g. prohibited pets,
h. potential illegal occupancy,
i. excessively dirty or cluttered rooms,
and
j. any other violations of Collin College
Student
Housing
Terms
and
Conditions.
Corrective warning notices will be given in writing
within a reasonable time following the inspection.
Any violations that mandate an automatic fine will
also be communicated and charged to the resident
student’s account. Damages to the unit may be
cause for disciplinary action through the Dean of
Students Office, in accordance with the current
Student Code of Conduct.
Appliances
Electrical appliances should display the
“Underwriters Laboratory” (UL) approval. They
must not disrupt electrical circuits or disturb other
residents. Electrical appliances permitted in Collin
College Student Housing apartments include:
1.
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