Guide to Residence Living - Framingham State University

15. In accordance with state law and for the health, safety, and comfort of
residents and guests, smoking is prohibited in all residence halls.
16. Students may not smoke within 30 feet of residence hall entrances or
windows.
17. Installation or use of floor platforms/lofts is prohibited.
18. Students may not cook in unauthorized areas or leave common kitchen
areas while cooking.
19. Flammable items may not cover the exit path to a room or be hung from
ceilings.
20. Extensive or unreasonable use of any paper or other items as decoration
is prohibited.
21. No item, flammable or not, shall be hung from the sprinkler head or
pipes in any room in the residence halls, nor may an item be hung in
such a way that it blocks the sprinkler, heat, and/or smoke detector.
22. Furniture may not be arranged in any way which would block or hinder
egress.
23. Residents are prohibited from operating, opening, or in any way
accessing the O‟Connor Hall fireplace or its mechanical components.
(B) GENERAL SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
It takes the collective effort of all Framingham State community members to
ensure a safe and secure environment. Students play a major role in this process
and have personal responsibility for their safety. Each student must realize that,
like any other community, the Framingham State community is not immune to
safety and security problems. All members of the community must make a
concerted effort to be aware of what might be happening around them and
promptly report suspicious activity. In case of an emergency, contact
Framingham State Police Department at extension 4911. Community members
who remain alert and report concerns to the Framingham State Police
Department greatly enhance campus safety.
Many safety concerns can be alleviated by taking reasonable precautions.
Individuals bear the responsibility for protection of their personal and communal
property and also have a primary role in responsibility for their own safety and
security. Your cooperation and commitment will help keep our community as
safe and secure as possible. Safety related information posted on the
Framingham State Police Department website should be reviewed by residents
prior to taking occupancy and periodically thereafter.
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