Persons conducting the entry and search will not enter a student’s room or access a student’s property without first knocking on the door, identifying themselves, and announcing the purpose of their visit. If they are not admitted, a master key will be used. If the student or students cannot be located, the person authorized to do the search will be accompanied by another GSSM official and a student witness or the room will be completely sealed until contact has been made. However, it should be noted that a GSSM official may enter any GSSM premise or search GSSM property at any time when the immediate safety of persons or property is involved. If contraband items used in criminal acts or stolen property is found during the search, it will be confiscated and a written receipt will be given to the room’s occupants. Should local, state, and/or federal law enforcement officers present a duly authorized warrant, or when such officials have determined that circumstances exist which justify an unwarranted search, GSSM will cooperate in allowing such a search. A GSSM official will be present during the search unless otherwise ordered by the law enforcement officers.
E. Fire Safety Regulations in the Residence Hall 1. Candles, incense, irons, heating elements (e.g. hot plates, woks, coffee pots, water boilers, etc.), electrical appliances, halogen lights without protective screens over the bulb, and any kind of open flame or flame-producing device (including matches, lighters, lit cigarettes, cigars, or pipes of any kind) are not allowed in the residence hall. 2. Irons and ironing boards are located on each floor in the television lounges. 3. Potentially dangerous scientific equipment must be stored in the academic building under the supervision of the instructor. 4. LED lights (string lights) are permitted if they are approved by the residence life staff before they are hung. They must meet the Standard for Flexible Lighting (UL2388) and may not be UL588 seasonal or holiday lighting. Electrical cords leading to lights must be UL approved and may not be damaged or frayed. Extension cords may not be used and lights must be mounted in keeping with guidelines for room decorations and furnishing. Lastly, they must be turned off when leaving the building and they are not permitted in the suite’s bathroom or permitted to obstruct doors or the room in any way. 5. Christmas trees and other naturally cut vegetation are not allowed in student rooms. 6. Students should avoid covering more than 10% of any one wall with printed materials and may not place anything on the walls in the hallways. Doors may be decorated; however, the 10% rule must be followed. 7. Curtains and other wall fabric hangings are allowed for decorative purposes, but must be treated with a fire-retardant solution prior to being hung in the residence hall. Black-out curtains are not permitted and will be confiscated upon discovery. 8. Nothing may be hung, placed on, or cover the sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, or light fixtures. 9. Students are permitted to have two surge protectors in their rooms. 10. Students should keep their doors locked at all times. Doors must be closed after midnight and anytime a student is not in the room. For your safety, if a door is left open and there is no occupant in the room, Residence Life staff members who are making rounds will close the door. Doors are not to be propped open with the deadbolt lock. The deadbolt should not be covered in an attempt to leave the door unlocked. Tape cannot be used to cover the 45
