Residential and Dining Services Policies
Safety & Security
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Candles
Candles are prohibited, except during power outages or if approved in writing for religious ceremonies.
Candles must be attended at all times and extinguished when the ceremony/power outage is over. You will be billed for any damage from candles.
Chemicals
Chemical storage is prohibited.
Electrical Equipment
Electrical equipment is limited to the following UL approved items unless approved in writing: computers, printers, sound equipment, video equipment, musical instruments, lamps, fans and small space heaters.
Halogen lamps, space heaters without an automatic turn off, and kilns are prohibited.
Explosives
All explosive material is prohibited.
Fireworks
Fireworks are prohibited.
Fires
Open-flame fires are prohibited. Charcoal fires are permitted in provided barbecues.
Incenses
The burning of incense is prohibited, except if approved in writing for religious ceremonies.
Fire Alarms
When a building fire alarm is activated, everyone must evacuate per the International Fire Code regulation 404 and Evergreen's evacuation procedures.
When an individual room's smoke detector is activated, the occupier of the room is required to call the on-duty Resident Assistant immediately and remain in the room until the Resident Assistant arrives, determines the cause of the activation, and either resets the alarm or call for assistance.
Smoke Detectors
Tampering with, disabling, bagging or otherwise impacting the effectiveness of the smoke alarms is prohibited per the International Fire Code regulation 901.8 and Thurston County Fire Code 14.32.120.