FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS VIOLATIONS LIFE SAFETY DON TS PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION University Police Contact Information...

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1 1 Rockoff Hall Guidelines for Summer Apartment Living

2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS OFFICE HOURS... 2 YOUR HOUSING AGREEMENT... 2 Contract Terms... 2 Transfer Within Residence Facilities... 2 Room Changes...2 Release from Housing Agreement... 2 Homestead Rebates... 3 Payments... 3 APARTMENT CONDITION AND INVENTORY (MOVE-IN INSPECTION)... 3 KEYS, ACCESS CARDS AND LOCKOUTS... 3 RIGHT OF ENTRY... 3 DECORATING AND ALTERATIONS... 4 APARTMENT RENTER S INSURANCE... 4 GARBAGE REMOVAL/RECYCLING... 4 EQUIPMENT... 4 Kitchen... 4 Telephones... 5 Cable Television/High Speed Internet Access... 5 Acceptable Use Policy for Computing and Information Technology Resources... 5 MAIL... 5 GUESTS... 5 ALCOHOL... 6 SMOKING... 6 DRUG USE... 6 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY... 6 ROOM/APARTMENT CLEANING... 6 MAINTENANCE REQUESTS... 6 EMERGENCY REPAIRS... 7 MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY LIST... 7 EXTERMINATING... 7 PARKING... 7 TRANSPORTATION... 7 KNIGHT MOVER SHUTTLE... 8 MASS TRANSIT... 8 BICYCLES... 8 MOTOR VEHICLES... 8 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY... 8 Safety Information and Equipment... 8 Smoke Detectors...9 Emergency Evacuation Drills... 9 PROHIBITED ITEMS... 9 HIGH-RISE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS... 11

3 FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS VIOLATIONS LIFE SAFETY DON TS PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION University Police Contact Information Public Safety Information SECURITY SERVICES Security Guidelines/Regulations SAFEKEEPING OF ARTICLES SOLICITATION PETS WEIGHTS AND WEIGHTLIFTING HEALTH AND RELATED INFORMATION Illness or Injury Students Using Injected Medication RELATED SERVICE CONTACTS

4 1 Welcome to Rockoff Hall! The Rutgers Office of Residence Life and Pennrose Management Company welcome you to your new apartment in Rockoff Hall, at 290 George Street in New Brunswick. We hope that you will grow to think of Rockoff Hall as your home. Pennrose Management Company manages the Rockoff Hall facility. They will provide you with fast and efficient service and will keep the building in top-notch shape. The Rutgers Office of Residence Life provides support and oversight of the students who live in Rockoff Hall. Staff from both Rutgers Residence Life and of Pennrose will be located in the lobby of the building. In addition, there are six Apartment Assistants available to help you with any problem you may have, or can direct you to the appropriate office. Rockoff Hall was developed to be a hybrid experience for students, with the best of off-campus and oncampus living combined. Residents are treated with the independence and respect afforded all adults. As such, residents are expected to act responsibly and respect the rights of others. With mutual respect, the Hall will be a positive and an enjoyable experience for all.

5 2 OFFICE AND DUTY HOURS The Pennrose Management Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed weekends and holidays. Apartment Assistants will be on duty each weeknight, Monday Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 24 hours on the weekend. The duty schedule can be found posted on each floor and at the security desk. YOUR HOUSING AGREEMENT Your housing agreement is a contract for the space you occupy during the summer session. Under the agreement, you agree to abide by established policies, procedures and rules concerning the operation of residence halls and apartments. The provisions are detailed in this guide. Should changes occur that affect your agreement, information will be disseminated through the residence facilities. Residents who violate the provisions of the housing agreement, or are found guilty of violating college or university standards of conduct, are subject to university disciplinary action as well as the loss of campus housing privileges, monetary assessment for damages, and possible removal from housing. ROOM CHANGES While opportunities to move in the summer will be limited, summer session residents with extenuating and irreconcilable conflicts may request a room transfer. Residents must submit a Room Transfer Request to the Office of Residence Life located in the building lobby. All room transfers must be completed in this manner to avoid assessment of penalty charges and/or disciplinary action for illegal room transfer. RELEASE FROM HOUSING AGREEMENT Cancellations are permitted before keys are picked up. Cancellations must be in writing and submitted to the Clothier Hall Housing Office. Cancellations are not permitted once keys are picked up unless you withdraw from Summer Session. Release from your Housing agreement (contract) is granted only in extreme situations when your ability to complete the terms of the contract becomes impossible, as determined. A letter of request must be submitted to the Clothier Hall Housing Office. ROOMMATE REQUEST We will be happy to honor any roommate requests as space allows. All accommodations are same-gender occupancy. ASSIGNMENT OF VACANCIES When a vacancy becomes available in your room, you should anticipate assignment of another student at any time. A resident may not discourage another individual from being assignment to such a vacancy through harassment, abuse, noise or similar measures. A resident doing so may face reassignment or removal from housing.

6 3 HOMESTEAD REBATES Our facilities are not subject to property taxes. Full-year residents of our buildings are NOT entitled to a homestead rebate. DO NOT file a Homestead Rebate Application (HR-1040) with your New Jersey tax return. APARTMENT CONDITION AND INVENTORY (MOVE-IN INSPECTION) Your residence space is furnished with quality furniture designed expressly for this type of use and for the area in which it is placed. The care of your residence space and furniture becomes your responsibility upon occupancy. For that reason, we provide an Apartment Condition and Inventory Form at the beginning of the occupancy period that indicates the condition of the room and furnishings when last inspected. Look carefully to be certain that the form is accurate. List any damage and determine that you have a full complement of furniture. Report any discrepancies in your Condition and Inventory Form to the Management office during the first week of occupancy. This will help avoid any misunderstandings and/or charges to you when it is time for you to vacate your room or apartment. You should be comfortable in your room, so you may rearrange the furniture to your liking. Time constraints, reuse of our facilities, and labor costs require that when you leave, you must leave the room set up as it was when you first occupied it. Do not dismantle furniture or remove doors from closets; misuse of these items could result in injury, damage, and additional charges to you. Do not place furniture where it will obstruct passage out of your room, in front of a heating/cooling unit, or into the hallway. Stacking or propping beds may create a potential hazard to you and your roommates and is not allowed. Common area furniture may not be appropriated for use within rooms or apartments. You may be fined for violations. Your room suite, or apartment, which should be left in move-in condition when you leave, will be inspected at the end of your occupancy. You will be charged the cost of repairs, labor, and material for any damage beyond normal wear and tear and/or if excessive cleaning is required. All payments are due within 30 days of the date the repair was completed. KEYS, ACCESS CARDS, AND LOCKOUTS You will receive an access card, different from your RUConnection card, which allows you to access Rockoff Hall. Your key and building access card should be safeguarded. Lost access cards should be reported immediately. Please report lost or stolen access cards to the Pennrose Management Office immediately. If an access card is lost after 5 pm or on the weekend, you should see the Apartment Assistant on duty. He or she will issue a temporary card. Permanent replacement cards are assigned through the Rockoff Pennrose Management office between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a fee charged for a permanent replacement card of $15. There is also a charge for the loss of a key, as well as for lock changes when keys are not returned in accordance with instructions. Students will be charged $50 when locks need to be changed. Keys and access cards are the property of Rutgers University and may not be duplicated. When you return a key, a receipt will be provided. If you are locked out of your room between the hours of 7pm and 7am Monday through Friday or on weekends please contact the Apartment Assistant on duty. If you are locked out during the hours of 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday please contact the Pennrose Management office in Rockoff Hall at , or call RIGHT OF ENTRY Please note that Pennrose Management and the Rutgers Office of Residence Life have immediate right of entry to your apartment if emergency conditions are presumed to exist. Pennrose Management may also enter, with reasonable notice, to carry out necessary duties.

7 4 DECORATING AND ALTERATIONS No nails, screws, or hooks should be used on doors, walls or cabinets. No wall mirrors, corkboards, paneling, etc. are allowed on walls. Only removable shelf paper should be used in cupboards and drawers. Tub decals may not be used. No awnings, signs, window tinting, or screen doors will be permitted. Rugs may not be fastened to the floor. You may not replace the window treatments provided for your use. APARTMENT RENTER S INSURANCE Neither the University nor Pennrose Management Company is responsible or liable for losses or damage of any sort to a resident s personal property. We strongly recommend that you acquire Renter s Insurance to cover your valuables and belongings. Without Renter s Insurance, you will not be compensated for any loss or damage to your personal property. Information concerning Personal Property Protection Insurance to protect your personal items can be obtained from any University Housing Office or from the Office of Risk Management. Leave unnecessary valuable items at home and check to determine if your family s homeowner covers your personal property insurance while at college. Be sure to record serial numbers, model numbers, and similar identifying information for your radio, television, typewriter, computer, wristwatch, or other items of value. Keep money and valuables in a secure place. Do not keep excessive amounts of cash in your room. Keep your room door locked at all times. Record the numbers and issuers of all your credit cards and bank accounts. Also record the telephone numbers of these firms to facilitate notification should your cards be lost or stolen. When leaving for extended periods, residents are strongly advised to take all valuables home! GARBAGE REMOVAL/RECYCLING Trash may not accumulate in your apartment; it must be disposed of frequently in the trash rooms located on every floor. Students must dispose of all trash and recyclable in the appropriate containers in the trash rooms. The state of New Jersey has adopted recycling laws with which we must comply. Collection containers for glass, aluminum, steel cans, plastic, and paper are provided to assist in separating recyclables in the trash rooms. Trash will be properly placed in bags and put in the bins by students located in the trash rooms on every floor. Please do not dispose of cigarette butts in the courtyard, lobby, or landscaped areas. EQUIPMENT The equipment in the bathrooms and kitchens is not to be used for any purpose other than that for which it was constructed. No rubbish, rags, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, or other obstructive substance shall be thrown in the toilets. You shall be responsible for all damage resulting from the misuse of such equipment and will be charged accordingly. KITCHEN The kitchens are fully equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, oven and stove, and microwave. You are responsible to keep these appliances clean and in their original condition. Clean appliances with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaning powders or steel wool pads; tough stains may be removed by applying a baking soda paste to the stain and gently rubbing with a sponge or soft cloth. Modifications to any appliances included with the apartment are strictly forbidden. You are advised that

8 5 you must use the provided appliances in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, provided to you as an attachment to this Handbook. If anything goes wrong with an included appliance during the year, Pennrose will repair or replace the broken unit the next business day. Damages not considered normal use will be the responsibility of the student(s) and will be billed accordingly. There will be a charge upon move-out for any unit returned that was not emptied and cleaned. TELEPHONES Private telephones - As a service to students, Rutgers centrally manages local telephone services for Rockoff Hall. Basic service includes 911 service and intercom service to the door. Guests visiting you will be able to use the intercom system at the front door to contact your room phone and let you know they have arrived. You will then need to meet them at the front door. CABLE TELEVISON/HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS All Rockoff Hall apartments have cable television and high-speed Internet access provided through the University. Fees for this are included in your rental fees. To report problems with cable service call RUTV; for computer connection repairs call HELP ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES The University expects all members of the community to use computing and information technology resources in a responsible manner; respecting the public trust through which these resources have been provided, the rights and privacy of others, the integrity of facilities and controls, and all other pertinent laws and University policies and standards. It is a violation to use computing or network resources for advertising or commercial purposes. It is also a violation to share an account or to use resources for the purpose of harassing or sending threats. To view the complete Acceptable Use Guidelines visit: MAIL Rockoff Hall will have regular US postal service delivery for each student. Mail will be delivered to the mail boxes located in the lobby. You will continue to have a campus post office box for the receipt of university mail. Please be aware that neither US Postal delivered mail nor student mail will be re-routed to the other. You will continue to need to check your Rutgers post office box regularly for important university mail. Additionally, remember to complete a change of address form when leaving campus for extended periods (summer vacation, semester off), or when relocating so that your mail can be forwarded. Mail delivered to Rockoff Hall should be addressed to: 290 George Street, Apt # _(your apt #), New Brunswick, NJ GUESTS Rockoff Hall is provided for the exclusive use of Rutgers students as assigned by the campus housing offices. Guests are permitted, however, residents are advised that they are responsible for the behavior of their guests. A student may not permit visitors to use housing facilities for any extended period of time. Violation of the guest policy may result in judicial action and/or termination of the resident's room agreement and removal of the guest from housing. Guests must be escorted in the building at all times. When you invite a guest to visit you, provide him/her with your telephone number and ask that he/she call upon arrival. You will then need to go to the lobby to sign him/her in.

9 6 Do not prop open door. Don t allow strangers into your home. Persons making deliveries are not allowed in the facility unless met and accompanied by a resident. ALCOHOL The serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages must be in full compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. SMOKING The state of New Jersey is expected to pass a new law that will be in effect upon the opening of Rockoff Hall that will prohibit smoking in residence halls, suites, and apartments. No smoking is allowed anywhere in Rockoff Hall. DRUG USE Drug use or other criminal activity is a violation of the University s Code of Student Conduct and will result in immediate disciplinary action, in addition to any criminal penalties that may ensue. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Damage and vandalism are costly and we would like to enlist your aid in their prevention. Be careful that methods used to hang posters and decorations do not damage surfaces; tacks and tape damage walls. Only non-marring adhesives should be used to hang posters, pictures and other decorations, (i.e. gum poster adhesives). If you inadvertently or intentionally cause damage in your room, you must pay for repair or replacement. Elevators are particularly costly to repair and proper use is strongly urged. Fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, fire alarm bells, and pull stations are critical to life safety and should never be damaged, vandalized, or misused. State and Federal laws require stiff penalties for the abuse of these items. ROOM APARTMENT CLEANING We encourage you to keep your residence space reasonably neat and clean. Be especially careful with snack items, spilled food, crumbs, and open food containers can attract insects and rodents. You are responsible to provide your own cleaning supplies and for cleaning of areas within the apartment including the stove, oven, refrigerator, and bathroom facilities. Regular attention eliminates a difficult task when preparing to vacate your apartment or suite, which is to be left in "move-in clean" condition when you leave. You will be charged for major damage, vandalism, and/or if excessive cleaning is required. MAINTENANCE REQUESTS Maintenance requests must be reported to Pennrose s Customer Service Call Center (a toll-free phone number) to initiate a work order request. Normal repairs should be completed within 48 hours. More complex repairs, and those involving items not normally stocked, sometimes take longer. Please immediately notify the Pennrose Customer Service Call Center of any damage that in your opinion requires repairs, including water and fire damage. When requesting a repair, the more specific you can be about the location, nature, and urgency, the easier it will be to identify the appropriate repair personnel to correct the problem. For example, a 'broken door" is not the same as "the top hinge has come loose on the door leading to the low side bathroom." You can see how clarity helps. Refer to the toll-free telephone number to call in a repair. Pennrose offers voic to record your non-emergency requests after hours.

10 7 Do not allow repairmen or delivery people to enter your apartment unless you have specifically called for them or an authorized representative of management accompanies them. EMERGENCY REPAIRS Emergency repairs, such as a burst pipe, major water leak, electrical short, or broken lock, occurring after 5:00 PM and at any time on weekends or holidays, that cannot wait until the next service day, should be addressed by contacting the 24-hour Pennrose Call Center service line at Provide your name, telephone number from which you are calling, residence hall or apartment name, room number, and specific information regarding the nature of the emergency to the dispatcher. Please also contact the Apartment Assistant on-duty. MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY LIST Fire Please call the Fire Department First! 911 No heat or air conditioning in extreme weather. Major water leak or flooded apartment. No electricity. No water or hot water. Refrigerator not working at all/concern with food spoiling. Door lock broken or window broken. EXTERMINATING Pennrose Management Company has arranged for a regular program of extermination. It is very important that we all cooperate to assure that we do not create a pest problem. All apartments will be exterminated on a regular basis. Food left out or garbage not properly disposed will encourage pests. If we feel that there is a pest problem in your apartment, we reserve the right to have your apartment exterminated and to take whatever steps are necessary to resolve the problem. PARKING The Morris Street parking garage is owned and operated by the New Brunswick Parking Authority and is located adjacent to Rockoff Hall. For information regarding price and availability please contact the New Brunswick Parking Authority at Students should identify themselves as Rockoff Hall residents to the Parking Authority when making inquiries, as they will try to accommodate students residing at the property. In addition, Rutgers Parking and Transportation Services Office will provide you with the opportunity to park as a resident student on campus, call All vehicles parked within the jurisdictional areas of Rutgers University must be registered with Parking and Transportation Services and display a valid Rutgers permit at all times. TRANSPORTATION The intercampus bus service is available to all members and guests of Rutgers University, providing transportation throughout all New Brunswick campuses, 7 days a week. Bus schedules change during weekend, exam periods, breaks and during the summer. For questions regarding bus routes please contact the university s bus dispatcher at (732) Although the buses are wheelchair accessible, van transport is available for students with disabilities who are unable to use the campus bus service. Request for this service must be made through your college Dean of Students office. No transports can be made off campus.

11 8 KNIGHT MOVER SHUTTLE The Rutgers Parking and Transportation Services also offers Knight Mover, an individualized security transportation service available to members of the university community that operates between 2am and 7am every night of the week during the school year. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to use the doorto-door service by calling (732) MASS TRANSIT A broad range of bus and rail lines, including the NJTRANSIT Northeast Corridor rail line to the New Brunswick train station and the Middlesex County bus lines serving New Brunswick serves the New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers University. BICYCLES Cycling is often the easiest, and quickest way to get around the campus.. A "u" lock is recommended. Bicycle racks are located on the first floor of the parking garage. Bicycles may not be left in stairwells, corridors, and other areas, where safe passage may be hindered. Register your bicycle with University Police. All bikes must be removed at the end of the year when the buildings close. MOTOR VEHICLES Motorized vehicles are prohibited in and around Rockoff Hall. FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY University Housing, the Pennrose Management Company, Rutgers Office of Residence Life, and Fire and Emergency Services have established guidelines for the purpose of maintaining a safe living environment. We need your cooperation in complying with both safety precautions as well as the specific rules established by the university. Fire and Life safety codes change periodically; occasionally the information contained in this guide, although revised annually, may not reflect current code changes. However, the most up-to-date and official residence hall fire safety regulations and a comprehensive list of violations and penalties are available electronically through the Emergency Services web site: SAFETY INFORMATION AND EQUIPMENT Fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, fire alarm bells or horns, and pull stations are located throughout each building. This equipment is critical to life safety and should be used only in emergency situations. Be aware of the location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, and emergency exit routes from your room so that you may act promptly in any emergency. In the event of an actual fire, evacuate the building immediately. Pull the fire alarm if not already sounding and, once evacuation has begun, call university police at 911. Because of the importance of fire safety equipment, individuals who misuse or tamper with it face immediate expulsion from housing and disciplinary action under the student code of conduct, as well as possible fines and prosecution. SMOKE DETECTORS All residence hall sleeping rooms are provided with local-sounding smoke detectors for your safety. Fire inspectors also evaluate these devices for proper operation. The small red light on the detector should blink every 2-5 seconds.

12 9 EMERGENCY EVALUATION DRILLS Emergency evacuation drills are conducted each semester to familiarize you with evacuation procedures. During an evacuation you are required to follow emergency procedures and staff instructions. All occupants of buildings, or portions of buildings, where fire alarms are sounding must evacuate immediately. Please use the stairs when evacuating the building. Residents who do not evacuate are subject to disciplinary action as well as fines and prosecution. PROHIBITED ITEMS The following are prohibited in Rockoff Hall apartments: In bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms: cooking devices such as electric toaster ovens, broilers, skillets, hot plates, hot-dog/hamburger cookers, electric woks, rice cookers, immersion coils, hot pots, or similar items. Microwave ovens not furnished with the apartment are not permitted. Popcorn Poppers, woks, and rice cookers may be used only in kitchens of apartments if the appliance is UL listed and properly connected. Cooking is not allowed in sleeping rooms. Room-heating or open-flame devices, including all space heaters, kerosene or oil lamps, alcohol burners. Air conditioning devices including room and window air conditioning units. Candles (of any kind), fireworks, sparklers, incense, and smoke bombs. The use of candles in university housing rooms for religious purposes is prohibited due to the fire hazard. Alternative appliances, electrically powered, exist to permit the resident to observe religious holidays, without creating a fire hazard. Wall hangings made of burlap or any other flammable materials, tapestries, fish netting, flags, and wicker ornaments. Posters and decorations with combined coverage of more than one-third of available wall space or on ceiling. Painting walls or murals. All flammable and combustible liquids including art supplies such as thinners, etc. Gasoline-powered items, such as motorcycles, mopeds, or their components. Chemicals, firearms, weapons, and explosives. Electrical wiring that is 'homemade" or otherwise modified or transformed creating a fire or shock hazard. Extension cords exceeding six feet. All extension cords must be maintained exposed in plain view. Cords may not be run under rugs, closet doors, or secured to building surfaces or furniture. DSL line, satellite dishes, exterior radio or television masts or aerials or any other device mounted on the exterior of a building. Unauthorized lofts, liquid-filled beds, or any other structures. Light dimmers, ceiling fans, or any other device that replaces, adds to, or interferes with any building apparatus. Combustible or plastic lamp shades or light fixture covers. Torchiere-style lamps with halogen bulbs. Desk lamps with halogen bulbs are allowed. Torchiere-style lamps with incandescent bulbs are allowed. Devices that overload electrical receptacles (more than three appliances per outlet or multiple-plug adapters or power strips with more than two cords attached). Fused, multi-outlet surge protectors commonly used for protection of personal computers

13 10 are permitted. However, multi-outlet surge protectors may not be plugged into an existing power strip (piggybacking), nor shall more than one (1) fused, multi-outlet surge protector be plugged into a building wall outlet. Surge protectors or power strips without built-in fuses are not permitted. HIGH-RISE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM As part of an extensive Life Safety program, Rockoff Hall has been developed with a sophisticated stateof-the-art fire protection and life safety system. Since the design and operation of these systems defer from the familiar evacuate the entire building" practice, students have felt the alarms were not operating properly. The confusion results from the special operation of a high-rise system, as compared to that found in a "low-rise" structure. When a high-rise building fire alarm system operates, it functions as follows: 1. Audible alarms, consisting of a siren sound that will activate on the floor where the alarm originated, the floor above, the floor below, the lobby and within the elevator cars and exit stairways. Signals are not designed to sound on all floors; this operation is structured to limit the amount of people in the stairways to enable safe movement. The flashing strobe lights will operate on affected floors, however, additional instructions may be given via the loud speaker system. 2. The elevator cars will return to the first floor, where the doors open and remain in that position for fire department use. 3. The stairway pressurization system operates automatically upon activation of the fire alarm system. The purpose of this system is to prevent the migration of smoke into the exit stairs, thus ensuring a safe and secure exit. 4. The smoke exhaust system engages on all floors where the alarm signals are sounding. The purpose of this system is to evacuate any smoke from the corridors, to assist persons exiting, and to aid with the operations of the fire department. 5. From within the fire command center, located on the first floor, the fire department has complete control over all building emergency systems. The commander may selectively cause the evacuation signals to sound on additional floors, may provide verbal directions or information through use of the public address function of the alarm system, may control the elevators and emergency power generator and may selectively control the smoke control systems. If the fire alarm system should activate, you should evacuate only if the signals are sounding on your floor. Experience gained from high-rise building fires resulted in the modern systems in use today. Evacuation of an entire building is contrary to recognized practice and creates greater life hazards Please be assured that your safety is not compromised by this type of fire alarm system. If you would like further information, you are urged to speak with the Fire Inspector during the semiannual test, during the unannounced fire safety inspection, or by calling the Fire Safety Division offices at FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Automatic fire sprinklers have been installed in Rockoff Hall. Sprinklers are designed to activate individually to suppress fires while in the incipient stages. Although fire sprinklers are a fire safety system, they should not be relied upon as the ultimate life saving system; residents must immediately evacuate the

14 11 building whenever the fire alarm system activates, as smoke detectors warn of fire long before sprinklers will activate. Most fire casualties are the result of smoke inhalation, not thermal burns. It is a violation of New Jersey fire safety regulations to hang items from sprinkler heads, sprinkler pipe, and other fire detection or suppression equipment. Residents found in violation of this regulation may be cited and fined. FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS Fire and safety is enforced through unannounced inspections conducted by university staff members. Enforcement of state and university fire safety regulations is the responsibility of the Department of Emergency Services. University Fire Inspectors are State-certified Fire officials with full authority to enforce the provisions of the New Jersey State Uniform Fire Code and established university fire safety regulations. University Fire Inspectors are obligated to inspect all university buildings, including every resident hall room and apartment. Due to the magnitude of this task, and to ensure the highest level of safety for all residents, fire inspections are unannounced. Inspections will be conducted during normal weekday business hours. For your convenience, inspections commence after 10:00 A.M. Rooms and apartments will be entered for the purpose of conducting the scheduled unannounced fire safety inspection even in the absence of the resident. As a security measure, doors to all vacant resident hall rooms or apartments will be locked upon the departure of the Fire Inspector (even if the door was found unlocked). VIOLATIONS A violation notice will be left for, or given to, residents of a room or apartment whenever a fire safety violation is found. If any prohibited items are found and cited during the course of the inspection, the residents must immediately remove the item(s) from the premises. Additionally, residents are reminded that under the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5: ) they may be held liable for the actual costs of extinguishing a fire directly, or indirectly, caused by a violation, which had been cited and remained unabated at the time of the fire. When Class I violations of University Fire Safety Regulations are discovered, a Complaint-Summons is issued immediately. Class I violations include: Bed or furniture reducing the required width of an exit. Items hanging from or covering sprinkler heads or pipes, fire detectors or alarm horns. Electrical wiring that is homemade or otherwise modified. Unattended cooking or other open flame (including candles, etc.) Bicycle chained to exit way element. Candles of any type or form, oil, lamp, or incense. All residents of a room or apartment are responsible for the presence of prohibited items or conditions violating University fire safety regulations, and share the cost of any penalty assessed for such violations. Violations of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code result in penalties ranging from $100 to $1000. These violations include but are not limited to: Tampering with building fire alarm system. Tampering with, or discharge of fire extinguisher. Dismantling, disabling or otherwise reducing the effectiveness of a room smoke detector or other alarm device. Failing to evacuate the building during an actual fire alarm or evacuation drill.

15 12 LIFE SAFETY DON'TS Use common sense for guidance in making decisions that could affect your safety and the safety of others. Don't place or hang anything over lighting fixtures, fire detectors, or on fire sprinkler heads or piping. Don't store personal belongings in corridors, vestibules, or stairwell landings. Don't block access to doors and windows. Furniture must be arranged to permit full opening of all doors. Don't chain bicycles to stairways or landings-they will be removed and confiscated. Do not prop open outside or elevator doors. Do not throw any objects out of windows or from balconies. This is extremely dangerous. Violators face disciplinary action and/or expulsion from housing. Don t cover lamps including desk lamps with scarves or drapes. The heat from the bulb could cause a fire. Don t park in designated fire zones. PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION University Police Contact Information Non-Emergency - To report incidents where life or property is not in imminent danger, contact the University Police at Emergency The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is part of the Middlesex County 911 emergency telephone network. Dial 911 immediately to report medical emergencies, fires, crimes in progress, or any other emergency situation. Calls will be answered by a trained 911 telecommunicator-24 hours a day, 7 days a week-who will dispatch police, fire, or emergency medical services personnel immediately. Dial 911 directly from a residential, coin, or cellular phone. University police have installed a Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) for people with a hearing or speech impairment or who are otherwise disabled. The TDD phone number is , but TDD users may also use the 911 and numbers to report emergencies. PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION Information regarding public safety at Rutgers University is available. Safety Matters is a publication outlining public safety statistics, services and programs published annually. It may be obtained on-line at: or to have a free printed copy mailed to you call SECURITY SERVICES Full-time staff and student workers of University Housing and Pennrose Management Company are required to wear an identification badge while on duty. Vendors, repair personnel, employees of service companies, and staff of other university departments must also display an identification card. If a non-

16 13 resident is not wearing an ID and/or seems suspicious, notify university police. Do not challenge a stranger s presence; use a telephone to notify university police immediately. SECURITY GUIDELINES/REGULATIONS The Responsibility for safety and security lies with the individual. No amount of service can offset irresponsible behavior. Compliance with the following guidelines is extremely important in providing a secure campus: Keep you room locked whenever it is unoccupied, when you are in your room and when you are asleep. Do not let strangers in the building. First floor residents should not unlock the security screens or use windows as an entrance/exit, except in an emergency. Never prop exterior doors open. Do not walk alone at night. Do not hitchhike. Take the intercampus bus if possible or contact Parking and Transportation during shuttle hours of operation. In the event of an emergency, or if you notice suspicious activity, call university police at 911. Be alert to the presence of all strangers. Solicitors are not allowed, report their presence to the residence life staff. Do not toss objects out of the windows. Violators face disciplinary action and/or expulsion from housing. Do not play Frisbee, golf, football, hockey or other sports in the residence facilities. Violators face disciplinary action and/or expulsion from housing. If you are the victim or witness of a crime or theft, call university police immediately and notify a member of the residence life staff. SAFEKEEPING OF ARTICLES Pennrose Management Company employees are not authorized to accept keys or other articles of any description from or for the benefit of you. If packages, keys, or other articles are left with employees of the University, the sole risk of loss or damage is upon you. SOLICITATION No door-to-door soliciting or canvassing is allowed in Rockoff Hall at any time. University-recognized student groups may request permission to have a table for solicitation in the main lobby of a building by contacting the Residence Life staff of the appropriate college. Public area solicitation is prohibited without explicit written permission and instructions from the Residence Life staff. Residents should report violations to Residence Life. PETS No pets or laboratory animals of any kind are permitted in residence halls or apartments. Violators may be asked to leave university housing, as well as to assume financial responsibility for extermination costs, if required. Students who have lab animals for experimental purposes should make arrangements to keep these animals in the lab: they are considered pets and are not permitted. Seeing eye dogs shall be excluded from these requirements.

17 14 WEIGHTS AND WEIGHT LIFTING Weight lifting is not permitted in student rooms. HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION ILLNESS OR INJURY Should you or your roommate become ill or injured, a Residence Life staff member can assist and arrange transportation to a health center or, in more serious cases, a local hospital. They will also assist you in notifying family members or university personnel when the situation warrants. In emergency situations always call 911 first. STUDENTS USING INJECTED MEDICATION Students who use injected medication, such as insulin, are required to dispose of hypodermic syringes in approved sharps containers. This ensures the safety of all of our students and Management employees who handle waste disposal. Students who require such containers can obtain them at no cost from any health center. Hypodermic syringes should be placed in the sharps container; full containers should be returned to any health center for proper disposal. Questions can be directed to the student health centers below: Hurtado Health Center, 11 Bishop Place, College Avenue Campus Busch/Livingston Health Center, Hospital Road & Avenue E, Livingston Campus Willets Health Center, Suydam Street, Douglass Campus

18 15 RELATED SERVICE CONTACTS: For RUconnection (ID) Cards: Visit the RUconnection web site: For Cable TV/Connection Repairs: Call 732/932-RUTV For Telephone/Jack Repairs*: Call To place a work order request For Computer Connection Repairs: Call 732/445-HELP For Computer Sales/Service: Sales 732/ Service 732/ For Laundry Repairs: Call To place a work order request