{"id":365,"date":"2019-10-22T11:48:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T15:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife-test\/?page_id=365"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:44:54","slug":"what-to-bring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/what-to-bring\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Bring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Each campus residence is furnished. Students should not plan to bring additional items until they see how things look after they move in.<\/p>\n<h3>All Residents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bathroom rug(s)<\/li>\n<li>Bedding and bathroom supplies, including a pillow, comforter, mattress protector and\/or egg crate. All residence halls have extra-long twin beds except for several rooms in Pine Hall. For details about the Pine Hall bed sizes, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/pine-hall\/\">Pine Hall page<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Class\/desk supplies<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning supplies (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTinN56G82q2QRCD3AJ1X3r5L87U1p46YcYo5cqYh20fBD42sJMtdc8RPk3nOHR2SZwbs16XjVMNmu5\/pub?start=true&amp;loop=true&amp;delayms=3000&amp;slide=id.p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended Items<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Clothing hangers<\/li>\n<li>Computer\/laptop with Ethernet cord (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/resnet\/wireless\/\">ITS internet resource<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Dust buster, broom, and\/or vacuum<\/li>\n<li>Fan<\/li>\n<li>First-aid kit\/prescription medications<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight and batteries (candles and incense are prohibited)<\/li>\n<li>Grooming supplies<\/li>\n<li>Hand truck\/dolly for moving your belongs<\/li>\n<li>Large trash bags<\/li>\n<li>Laundry supplies (may include a basket\/bag, detergent, softener, iron)<\/li>\n<li>Microwave-proof containers\/dishes<\/li>\n<li>Personal documents (such as your medical insurance card and renter&#8217;s insurance information)<\/li>\n<li>Room decorations (please check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/prohibited-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prohibited items list<\/a> for guidance before purchasing)<\/li>\n<li>Shower curtains are provided at the start of each year. If bringing your own, a minimum of 48&#8243; x 78&#8243; curtain is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Small lockable storage chest<\/li>\n<li>Storage crates (small and stackable)<\/li>\n<li>Supplies for your car (if applicable, including a small snow shovel and de-icer)<\/li>\n<li>Surge protector (please check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/prohibited-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> prohibited items list<\/a> for guidance before purchasing)<\/li>\n<li>Televisions &#8211; All TV\u2019s must have a built in digital QAM and MPEG4 tuner to work with the digital TV system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Prohibited Items and Conduct List<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h3>Prohibited Items and Conduct List<\/h3>\n<h4>Academic Year 2025-2026<\/h4>\n<p>When it comes to residence hall safety, certain items and actions can compromise the safety of the residential community. If uncertain about a particular item or action listed below, you are encouraged to bring such items to your RA Office who may refer you to the College Fire Marshal in instances of Fire Safety for additional assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Any prohibited items found in the possession of a student may be confiscated. Confiscated items may not be returned and students will not be compensated for confiscated prohibited items. Residence Life Policy states that: Prohibited items will result in an immediate fine starting at $50.00 per item for each resident who is deemed to be responsible for the violation. Multiple items can increase the fine. Additional fines and other disciplinary sanctions may result if additional violations are found upon subsequent and\/or follow-up inspections.<\/p>\n<p><b>FIRE SAFETY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All residents are responsible for adhering to 秘密研究所 Fire Safety Policies and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. Students and staff living in residential housing on campus are expected to follow all policies. Residents may not have prohibited items in campus housing facilities and should be aware of the possible sanctions for violations of the prohibited items list, including prohibited conduct. Staff includes RAs, professional staff in residence, and Faculty\/Staff Licensees. In addition to sanctions imposed by the College, violators may also be responsible for fines assessed by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All residence halls and apartment units are subject to periodic fire and safety inspections and students are expected to cooperate in removing any found violations when requested by the Public Safety, the RCNJ Fire Marshal, the NJ Division of Fire Safety, or the College Administration. The College may require personal furniture or furnishings to be removed from any residence when it determines the situation to be a fire, safety, or health hazard. Under no circumstance should furniture restrict free and easy movement within the room, suite, hallway, or apartment areas, or block egress in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfaAqMAcQWbz6rrrOwQY0VI1MVArQaLxka80FbCVwyyyKGDhg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Test Your Knowledge by Taking Our Policy Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Prohibited Items<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong><u>PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST:<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air conditioners (both window and portable units)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ammunition\/Gun Powder\/Black Powder\/Primers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Animals\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooking Appliances\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Mug warmers<\/li>\n<li>Popcorn makers<\/li>\n<li>Pressure cookers<\/li>\n<li>Deep fryers<\/li>\n<li>Grills and barbecues<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerators (in addition to the College provided refrigerators or micro-fridges)<\/li>\n<li>Water coolers (with refrigeration\/heating elements)<\/li>\n<li>Other Appliances with exposed heating elements. A general test of this rule is if the element or metal surface that produces the heat is exposed and is hot to the touch, the appliance is prohibited. Exceptions: Irons, Curling Irons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-10  greyBox\" style=\"float: none; margin: 0 auto;\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">COOKING APPLIANCES PROHIBITED FROM TRADITIONAL RESIDENCES \/ ALLOWED IN APARTMENT AREAS:<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<p>The following items are <strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"215\">only permitted in apartment-style housing assignments<\/strong>. Appliances must be placed on the kitchen counter next to the stove or on a separate table immediately adjacent to the kitchen. They are <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"240\">prohibited<\/strong> in traditional residence halls, which include <strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"335\">Pine, Laurel, Mackin, Bischoff, and Overlook<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air Fryers<\/li>\n<li>Coffee makers with hot plates<\/li>\n<li>Crockpots<\/li>\n<li>Countertop grills (George Foreman-style grills and\/or panini makers)<\/li>\n<li>Electric skillets<\/li>\n<li>Hot plates<\/li>\n<li>Instant pots<\/li>\n<li>Microwaves (only the College provided microwave is permitted in any housing assignment)*<\/li>\n<li>Rice cookers<\/li>\n<li>Toasters and toaster ovens<\/li>\n<li>Waffle makers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Note: Butternut and Tamarack do not come equipped with microwaves. Students assigned to these buildings may bring their own microwave if they wish. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Candles (lit or unlit):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Any type of candle capable of producing a flame is prohibited, even if it has never been used.<\/li>\n<li>Candle warmer and wax warmer.<\/li>\n<li>Sage and other smudging materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chafing Dish Fuel\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Prohibited in residence halls and apartments (unless provided by the College for an approved event).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decorations\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Message Boards are not permitted on dwelling unit doors. Dry-erase boards, chalkboards, and similar message boards may not be placed or attached to the exterior of suite or apartment doors.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIn Group R-2 dormitories, within sleeping units and dwelling units, the permissible amount of\u00a0curtains, draperies, fabric hangings, and other similar decorative materials suspended from\u00a0 walls\u2026shall not exceed 50 percent of the aggregate wall areas\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>No cardboard of any kind may be placed on the walls<\/li>\n<li>Hanging anything on or from a fire sprinkler head, fire sprinkler pipe, smoke detector, or alarm device.<\/li>\n<li>Hanging anything from the ceiling or windows is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Signs, posters, lights, or decorations on the exterior of buildings or attached to window panes are prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Decorations cannot hang over air vents.<\/li>\n<li>Small signs and decorations may be applied to the exterior of sleeping and dwelling unit doors.\u00a0 Signs must not cover more than 5% of the door, must be attached with removable adhesive (not mechanical fasteners), must not obstruct the operation of the door, and must not further compromise the integrity of the fire-rated assembly or contribute to fire development.<\/li>\n<li>Village and CPA only: No hanging of flags\/tapestries in the kitchen or within 36 inches of the stove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large Exercise equipment<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Treadmills, walking pads or other large or motorized exercise equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Cords, Multi-Plug Adapters (Certain Power Strips\/Surge Protectors)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Extension cords and any devices that have the potential to overload electrical receptacles.<\/li>\n<li>You are required to use power strips or surge protectors with circuit breakers that automatically shut off when overloaded.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT plug additional surge protectors into adapters as this would be an electrical issue.<\/li>\n<li>Power strips and surge protectors may not be \u201cpiggy-backed\u201d or used with one plugged into another. Power strips must be plugged directly into an electrical outlet.<\/li>\n<li>Certain types of multi-outlet power strips or surge protectors are prohibited. To be allowed, the surge protector must meet the following regulations:\n<ul>\n<li>Must be corded with a maximum cord length of 12 feet<\/li>\n<li>Provide 600 or more joules of protection<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with UL 1449 or equivalent standards<\/li>\n<li>Have a maximum of eight outlets (USB Ports not included)<\/li>\n<li>Have an independent on-and-off circuit breaker or reset switch<\/li>\n<li>Surge protectors cannot be tied (or Ziptied) or otherwise attached to furniture such as the bed frame or other items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fireworks\/Explosives\/Incendiary Devices\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Fireworks are defined as \u201cAny device&#8230;intended to produce visible and\/or audible effects, by\u00a0combustion, deflagration, or detonation.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>While the following items are now authorized in New Jersey for sale, possession, and use, by\u00a0 persons 16 years of age or older, they are prohibited in all facilities on campus:\n<ul>\n<li>Sparklers<\/li>\n<li>Snakes and glow worms<\/li>\n<li>Smoke devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>All fireworks that shoot into the air and\/or explode, such as firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets, skyrockets, M-80s, and other such items are illegal in New Jersey and are subject to fines and penalties under NJ Statutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flame Producing Devices\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Except in labs and other permitted areas or as otherwise approved in the Hot Work Policy.<\/li>\n<li>Anything that produces a flame is not allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flammable Liquids\/substances\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>All flammable, hazardous, and toxic liquids\/substances including gasoline, motor oil, grill starter fluid, charcoal briquettes, propane, photographic development chemicals, flammable automotive products, tires, pesticides, paint thinners, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Flammable liquids are prohibited in on-campus student housing facilities. Items powered by flammable liquids such as mopeds, motorcycles, golf carts, or similar vehicles are prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Flammable liquids are only approved in permitted areas by the RCNJ Fire Marshal if stored in approved flammable liquid safety cabinets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fog Machines\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Any products including dry ice that produce mist, fog, smoke, or simulated smoke conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Furniture\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Upholstered, padded, or cushioned furniture, including beanbag chairs (or similar items) that are not affixed with certified (attached tag) documentation from the manufacturer as being flame-retardant are prohibited. The required flame-retardant certification is California Tech. Bulletin 117.<\/li>\n<li>Large items such as couches, oversized beanbag chairs, etc. may be prohibited at the discretion of the College Fire Marshal, even if they meet the above certification.<\/li>\n<li>Waterbeds are prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Non-College-issued mattresses are prohibited. Apparatuses, or kits designed to extend the size of your bed are prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment\/Fitness Poles and\/or Aerial Equipment are prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hammocks\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inside or outside of residence halls, due to risk of injury or damage to property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hoverboards\/Electric Scooters\/Electric Bicycles\/Onewheel\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Use and\/or storage (including charging) on campus is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Electric bikes may not be stored inside buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Humidifiers and Ultrasonic Essential Oil Misters\/Diffusers\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Only permitted with medical necessity. The student must discuss the need with OSS who will refer the situation to the Fire Marshal. May require smoke detector heads to be replaced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immersion Coils\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Incense\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Paraphernalia and similar items<\/li>\n<li>Potpourri burners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laser Engraver Machines\/3-D Printers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lighting\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dimmers, ceiling fans, or any device that replaces, adds to, or interferes with College fixtures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Halogen lamps and sun\/heat lamps<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oil Lamps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Lava Lamps<\/span><\/li>\n<li>String lights or strip lights\u2014whether LED, USB-powered, or designed to plug into an AC outlet (such as a wall socket or surge protector)\u2014are prohibited in all campus housing. Only standalone, battery-powered string lights with no USB or other power connection options are permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lofts\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Bed risers, cinderblocks, and lofted furniture of any kind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recalled products at the discretion of the RCNJ Fire Marshal\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ring doorbells<\/strong> or other electronic devices that photograph, videotape, film, digitally record, or by any other means, to secretly view another person without that person\u2019s consent in any location is not allowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Room partitions, dividers, or bed canopies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoking Paraphernalia\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The presence and\/or use of hookahs or illegal smoking paraphernalia in any on-campus student housing facility is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Space Heaters\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Unless provided by Facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inside or outside of residence halls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermometers containing mercury\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation (decorative)\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural trees and wreaths are prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Large-size artificial trees and other decorations are also prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weapons\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Knives, rifles, handguns, paintball guns, etc. Real or imitation<\/li>\n<li>Stun Guns, Tasers, Pepper Spray.<\/li>\n<li>Spears, Daggers, or Swords<\/li>\n<li>Other weapons of any kind, even if they are presumed to be solely decorative or collectible. o Weapons that are props used for stage productions in the campus theaters are permitted only in those theater rooms but not in other areas of the campus.<\/li>\n<li>Nerf weapons, water balloon launchers\/slingshots, and similar projectile toys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong><u>PROHIBITED CONDUCT:<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aerosol Product Use\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The use of aerosol products may activate the fire alarm system. The use of these products in a\u00a0manner that may activate the alarm is prohibited in all residences. This includes hair or body sprays, cleaning products, scented misters, etc. Keep the use of such items in the bathrooms when possible and limit the quantity and direction of the spray away from any smoke detectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blocking Egress\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Failure to maintain a minimum 36\u201d clearance in the path of egress<\/li>\n<li>Obstructing and\/or blocking EXIT doors<\/li>\n<li>Propping open fire and smoke doors with wedges and other objects<\/li>\n<li>Taping over door latches to prevent doors from locking<\/li>\n<li>Storage behind doors that would prevent complete opening to 90\u00b0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fire Alarm Activations\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliberately causing false fire alarms<\/li>\n<li>Failure to evacuate during a fire drill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fire Equipment Damage\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Breaking a sprinkler head<\/li>\n<li>Covering or disabling smoke detectors or any other fire devices<\/li>\n<li>Removing smoke detectors or covers<\/li>\n<li>Tampering with or damaging fire EXIT lights and\/or pull stations<\/li>\n<li>Tampering with, or damaging fire extinguisher(s) or sprinkler control valves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flushable Wipes<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Flushable and\/or disposable personal body wipes are not to be flushed down toilets in the Residence Halls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mischief\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical activities such as hockey, ball throwing\/bouncing, skateboarding, frisbee, etc. that take place near fire suppression and alarm systems, may cause unintentional activations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Illegal Parking\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Blocking fire department connections (FDCs)<\/li>\n<li>In any designated fire zones<\/li>\n<li>Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smoking\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Prohibited indoors or anywhere within 25 feet of any building including outdoors, on patios, or balconies.<\/li>\n<li>Use of Hookahs, vapes, and\/or e-cigarettes in any campus building is prohibited. Vapes and E-cigarettes may be used outside in accordance with the campus smoking policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sports in the Residence Hall<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>All sports activities are prohibited inside and in the immediate vicinity of all residence halls, including but not limited to football, darts, wrestling, boxing, hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, frisbee, water balloon fights, and skateboarding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Allowed Items<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4><strong><u>ALLOWED ITEMS LIST:<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The following are a few of the items that are permitted in both traditional residential buildings and apartment-style housing assignments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Animals\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pet fish in a fish tank not exceeding 10 gallons are permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appliances\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Blenders<\/li>\n<li>Small countertop\/portable ice makers<\/li>\n<li>Residential coffee makers (with an auto-shut-off)<\/li>\n<li>Hot water\/tea kettles (with auto-shutoff)<\/li>\n<li>In an approved area, appliances must be placed on the kitchen counter next to the stove or on a separate table immediately adjacent to the kitchen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Humidifiers, Air Purifiers and Ultrasonic Essential Oil Misters\/Diffusers\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Only permitted with medical necessity. The student must discuss the need with OSS who will refer the situation to the Fire Marshal. May require smoke detector heads to be replaced.<\/li>\n<li>Air Purifiers are permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Reed oil diffusers are permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electric Bicycles<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Electric bikes may be stored outside in approved bike racks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Furniture<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Small furniture items that meet California Technical Bulletin 117 (CAL 117) are acceptable. Examples would be folding padded butterfly or hang-a-round style chairs, gaming chairs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Imitations candles<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-wax-based, that are flameless, or battery-operated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lighting<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Only battery-operated string, rope, or strip lights\u2014without any other power connectors (including USB)\u2014are permitted. String, rope, or strip lights with a USB connection option are prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lamps<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Floor and table lamps using incandescent, fluorescent, or LED light bulbs are permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plug Adapters (cube adapters)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>USB charging adapters attaching directly to the wall socket and containing no more than 2 AC outlets are permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surge Protectors (that meet the following requirements)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be corded with a maximum cord length of 12 feet<\/li>\n<li>Provide 600 or more joules of protection<\/li>\n<li>Be UL 1449 compliant or equivalent standards<\/li>\n<li>Have a maximum of eight outlets<\/li>\n<li>Have an independent on\/off circuit breaker or reset switch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation (decorative)\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Small tabletop living plants and flowers are permitted in containers of 1 gallon or less. Plants shall be checked regularly for dryness. Small artificial plants and decorative wreaths are permitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  maroonBox\" style=\"float: none; margin: 0 auto;\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">Photos of Prohibited and Allowed Items<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSPDDLmRa6pFkmZ_jpD1czSzumboeeA7BUup-rM-QdMAicNbFTcuP0d3XP9x0OTgc-JuCqC_dXeTJ8g\/pub?start=false&amp;loop=false&amp;delayms=5000\">Click here to view Slides of some of the Prohibited and Allowed Items on campus.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Additionally, RCNJ reserves the right to have students or resident staff remove from campus any item that is not listed but deemed to be a fire or health and safety hazard by Residence Life, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, the College Fire Marshal, and\/or the State Fire Marshal.<\/p>\n<p>*Policies are subject to change at any time by order of the RCNJ Fire Marshal, Student Conduct, and Residence Life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Apartment Specific Residents<\/h3>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>College Park Apartments<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Kitchen cooking supplies (pots, pans, lids, spatulas, utensils), cleaning supplies and decorative items<\/li>\n<li>Moving cart, to bring your laundry to and from the laundry room, located across from the Lodge<\/li>\n<li>Padlock for bedroom closets<\/li>\n<li>Reading lamp, desk lamp and table lamp for living room (no halogen bulbs are permitted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phase I &#8211; Buckeye, Holly, Hickory, Redwood, International, Mimosa, Palm, Science, Elm (Peaked roofs)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stove tops and ovens present in kitchen<\/li>\n<li>System control of heat and air conditioning (low to high)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phase II &#8211; Mulberry, Butternut, Cypress, Tamarack, Sycamore (Flat Roofs)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stove tops and ovens present in kitchen<\/li>\n<li>Temperature specific controlled heat and air conditioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>The Village<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Kitchen cooking supplies (pots, pans, lids, spatulas, utensils), cleaning supplies and decorative items<\/li>\n<li>Lighting: bedside lamps and additional living room floor lamp needed (no halogen bulbs)<\/li>\n<li>Step stools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Floors in the Village living rooms are tiled: bring area throw rugs to limit noise transmission<\/li>\n<li>End table lamps in the living room of each apartment provided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  maroonBox\"><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0The above are just examples of what other students have brought to campus. 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