NSU Guide to Residence Life 2026-2027

- 29 - NSU Office of Residence Life Escort Policy All non-residents of a building must be escorted by the resident of that floor or wing at all times. This includes members of the same sex, family members, friends, other students not assigned to the building, etc. Extension Cords/Surge Protectors Lighting and appliance wiring should not exceed one extension cord per electrical outlet. Use of multiple socket plugs, running extension cords under carpeting and direct splicing in the electrical outlet are prohibited. The use of UL approved surge protection strips is acceptable and recommended. Failure to Comply Failure to comply with a request by an authorized University official, including failure of a student to present his/her University identification card when requested by an authorized University official may result in disciplinary action. Additionally, disrespectful action toward any authorized official may result in disciplinary action. False Alarms Activating the fire alarm system under false pretenses or tampering with the alarm equipment is a state and local violation of the law. It is reviewed as disregarding the safety and rights of others. Disciplinary action, as well as criminal action, will be taken against individuals who violate this policy. Failure to exercise proper ventilation practices while cooking can result in a fire alarm, please remember to turn on the overhead fans while cooking and pay attention to the temperature of the stove top. File Sharing It is a violation of Board of Regents policy to use campus computer equipment (including network access) to engage in unlawful activities, including those involving uses that infringe intellectual properties. This encompasses the illegal download of copyrighted video and audio files, and computer software. Pursuant to: Board of Regents Policy Manual; Section 3, Student Affairs 3:4, #2. Proscribed Conduct. https://www.sdbor.edu/policy/Documents/3-4.pdf Finals Week Perpetual Quiet Hours Each semester 24 hours prior to the administration of final exams, 24 hour quiet time goes into effect. Typically there is one hour designated during this period as “Loud Hour” where noise is permitted throughout the hall. This policy will remain in effect until the last scheduled exam. Fire Codes – City and State National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Code: 3-1.1.14: Interference with Fire Protection Equipment. No person shall render any portable or fixed fire extinguishing system or device or any fire warning system inoperative or inaccessible except as may be necessary during emergencies, maintenance, drills or prescribed testing. Uniform Fire Code: Sec. 27.302: a. For the purpose of this Section a fire alarm shall be deemed and construed as being any act as follows: The giving, signaling or transmission to any public fire station, or company or to any officer or employee thereof, whether by telephone, spoken word, or otherwise, information to the effect that there is a fire at or near the place indicated by the person giving, signaling, or transmitting such information.

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