WILKES UNIVERSITY

12. Paint ball guns
13. Slingshots
14. Kegs (of any type)
15. Dart boards
16. Air conditioning units
17. Beirut/Pong tables, beer bongs/funnels, or any other binge drinking apparatus
18. Hukas or other smoking devices
19. Alcohol paraphernalia if under 21 years of age (includes empty alcohol containers
and shot glasses)
20. Smoking. Smoking is prohibited inside all University residences. This policy
includes areas in or around the doors.
21. Decorations near or covering lights on light fixtures as well as any holiday lighting
that cannot be documented to be less than 3 years old.
22. Fragrance plug-ins (i.e. Glade)
23. Electrical wires through or underneath door frames or carpets
Small decorations that are not flame resistant can cover no more than 10% of the wall
space. Decorations or furniture must not be placed in locations that block, obstruct, or
reduce exit and entrance routes. For example: beads, paper or plastic strips, etc.
Facilities, Residence Life and Public Safety will disconnect unattended electrical decorations,
remove any apparent unsafe or flammable decorations, and report any potential problem areas
to the Director of Public Safety for necessary guidance and action.
Electrical Appliances in Student Rooms
Wilkes University will permit the use of some small electrical appliances as long as the
circumstances are consistent with good safety and health considerations. In order that
safety standards are met, all appliances containing a heating-type element must have
that element fully enclosed. Both the appliance and electrical cord must have
Underwriter Laboratory approval.
During inspections, a Residence Life staff member will be ensuring the room is left in a
safe and clean state – free of all fire hazards and items that may spoil and/or
compromise the sanitation of the room. Any inappropriate or prohibited
appliances/items found while conducting routine inspections will be confiscated.
Appliances should be unplugged when not in use and no more than one appliance
should be plugged into any receptacle. When using an appliance such as a coffee pot, a
protective pad should be placed under the appliance. Property and safety considerations
prevent the authorization of the use of toaster ovens, electric skillets, hot plates, or
appliances other than those previously mentioned in the publication.
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