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2024-2025 Pitzer Student Handbook 
    
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2024-2025 Pitzer Student Handbook

Fire Safety Regulations

Any items mentioned in the Student Handbook which are prohibited may be confiscated and will not be returned if discovered by ResLife Staff.  

  1. Corridors, stairways, and exit doors are to be kept clear of obstructions at all times.  

  1. Electrical appliances such as toasters, hot plates, saunas, space heaters, microwaves larger than 1.0 cubic feet and refrigerators larger than 4.4 cubic feet are prohibited. Refrigerators should be energy star rated and must have adequate ventilation on all sides.  

  1. Multiple plug extension cords constitute a severe fire hazard and the danger of electrical shock. These items are prohibited in residence hall rooms when they are utilized for more than one appliance. Only the use of UL listed plug strips containing built-in fuses are permitted.  

  1. All candles, incense, halogen lamps, fireworks, smudging and oil-fueled lamps are prohibited. These items are prohibited even if they are intended for decoration, recreation or ceremonial use.  

  1. No flammable liquids are to be used or stored in the residence halls at any time.  

  1. Excessive amounts of combustibles such as paper products or textiles stacked in rooms, attached to and/or covering walls and ceilings, covering lights or used as room dividers are prohibited.  

  1. Nothing can be attached to or hung on the ceilings; this includes, but is not limited to posters and tapestries.  

  1. Corridor decorations shall be made from non-flammable materials or treated with appropriate flame-retardant solutions. All trees, tree branches, and tree limbs must be treated with an approved flame-retardant solution and have tags affixed certifying that they have been flame proofed.  

  1. The following are strictly prohibited: pipes, cigarettes, hookahs, water pipes, fireworks, and any glass or homemade smoking devices. If any of these items are found, they may be confiscated and will not be returned.  

  1. Under no circumstances will fires be allowed on-campus (this includes all activities related to fire such as, but not limited to, fire dancers, tiki torches, etc.). due to the highly flammable vegetation in the area.