All appliances must be in good working order. Do not overload electrical outlets with adapters
or extension cords. All extension cords must be UL approved. Rooms are not wired to permit the
use of any large electrical appliances including room air conditioners (unless supplied by the
University), large refrigerators (over five cubic feet or drawing more than 9 amps), space heaters,
etc. Halogen lamps are also prohibited. For safety reasons, we recommend using only appliances
with an auto shut-off feature. Also see Cooking Appliances on page page 9.
Elevators
Passenger elevators located within the residence halls are provided for use by residents of that
building, their guests, and departmental staff. The following actions are prohibited and may result
in disciplinary action:
Damage and/or vandalism to the elevators (i.e., prying doors open, jumping, etc.).
Use of emergency alarms and emergency stops in situations other than an emergency.
Unauthorized use of an elevator key.
Evacuating people from the elevator without trained personnel.
If you lose your keys down an elevator shaft and you wish to have them retrieved, you will be responsible for paying the charge for their retrieval. This charge is approximately $75-$300. You may prefer to request a room lock change and a building entrance replacement key/prox card, each of which have an associated charge.
Emergency
University of Iowa Police: 335-5022
Emergency number (for fire, ambulance, etc.): 911. Professional live-in residence hall staff are available through the 24-hour desks at all times.
Explosives and Other Combustibles
The possession, use or distribution of any type of fireworks, ammunition/gun powder, fuses, or
any explosives/combustibles of any kind is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Propane
tanks may not be stored in residence halls.
