Alcohol

USU code prohibits possession, consumption, sale, distribution, manufacture, or storage of any alcoholic beverage.

Housing regulations further prohibit possession or storage of full or empty alcoholic beverage containers/bottles/receptacles, as well as home brewing kits or neon advertising materials.

Alcohol Response

Identify minors. If minors are present call the police.If no minors are present, only call the police

if residents are uncooperative or you feel that you need backup.

Disposal of alcohol should always be the LAST step. It may be required as evidence.

Alcohol

ProStaff on-call should always be called by the RA dealing with the incident.

Complete the Incident Report within 24 hours.

Drugs

Police should immediately be called if drug violations occur.

Police might also be called if drug use/abuse is suspected.If you’re not sure what that smell is, get a

second opinion.

Working with the Police

Rules of EntryBetter that you be inside the apartment

before the police arriveIf not comfortable entering without the police

make sure you “take charge” after the police arrive

Becoming an “Agent” of the PoliceOnce the Officer starts giving any kind of

directions you are their agent.

Observe and Report

Smoking

Utah Clean Air Act (1995) “A person may not smoke in a building, or portion of a building that is owned, leased, or occupied by the state or any state agency”

Smoking must take place 25 feet away from any building entrance, exit, air-intake, or windows that can be opened.

Resident can be fined $25 for non-compliance.

Littering IS an issue ($299.00 fine).

Fire Code Violations

Incense and Incense burners Burned Candles/Candle warmers Halogen Bulbs/Lamps Coiled resistance units Space heaters Flammable Liquids Hanging items on fire

extinguishers/sprinklers Propane Tanks stored on porches/in

apartments

Fire Equipment

$75 fine for tampering with smoke detectors.

$50 fine for tampering/improper discharge of fire extinguisher.

Do NOT touch sprinkler systems.They are not for hangersResident gets to pay for all damage

If a fire alarm does sound everyone MUST evacuate the building.

Quiet Hours

Good Neighbor Policy 24-hour Courtesy Hours Fines: $25 and $50 (finals) SSH:

Sun.-Thurs. 10p.m.-8a.m.Fri.-Sat. Midnight-8a.m.

FSH:Sun –Thurs. 9p.m.-8a.m.Fri.-Sat. 11p.m.-9a.m.

Guests

Guests must be acceptable to ALL roommates at ALL times.

Host must be present. Host assumes responsibility for

Damages and Conduct of Guest Guest must abide by all policies. Host must not loan out keys. Overnight Guest should be registered at

the Area Office.

Guests

SSH:Overnight guests of the opposite sex are

prohibited.

FSH:Visitation periods that extend beyond 3 days

must be approved in advance and in writing by the Area Coordinator. Failure to do so will result in $100 fine.

Weapons

Potentially dangerous weapons are prohibited in Housing.

Fireworks are prohibited.

Pets

Harboring animals on University property is prohibited.

Only exception is fish (gilled, finned, scaled, legless, vertebrate aquatic animals incapable of leaving their environment on their own power) contained in a tank of 20 gallons or less.

Yes No

Pets

Certified service assistant animals are allowed as are companion pets that are approved by the Disability Resource Center or the Counseling Center as a form of treatment.

Violation: $50 fine for the offense, animal must be removed within 3 days or $100 fine is assessed and eviction proceedings initiated.

MHP: Trailer Owners are granted approval for one pet on a case by case basis.

Child Supervision

Parents are financially responsible for the actions of their children.

Children are to be properly supervised at all times.What is a “child”?

Abandoned Property

Items may be “tagged” for being: A potential fire hazard Safety riskUnsightly obstruction

Note: Specifically stairwells & entryways

Abandoned Property

Tagged Items must be removed within 48 hours

OR Property will be removed and stored for

30 days Storage fee of $10.00 per item will be

assessed to retrieve item from storage.

Solicitation

All posted advertisements must have prior authorization

All “Res Hall Calls” must have approval from the Director for Residence Life (Whit)Approval is rareAll those approved should have a letter of

approval with them.

Computer Labs

No downloading: movies, songs, etc. Housing computers may not be used to

send obscene or abusive messages. No pornography

Commercial Endeavors

A commercial endeavor is a business and can be identified by:A storage area for a product to be soldTaking orders for productsA showplace or advertising headquartersA place for producing a product

Right of Entry

Housing retains legal ownership and ultimate possession and control of a resident’s room.

We reserve the right to enter for inspection, repair, protect health/safety, aid in the basic responsibility of the University regarding discipline and maintenance of an educational atmosphere.

Other Important Items

Skateboards/Roller Blades/Bikes Window Screens -$50.00 fine Vandalism/Common Area damages Unauthorized Moves

The Incident Report