CSU Residences

General Regulations

16. Electrical Appliances & Fire Safety

16.1 The following regulations are intended for the safety of all persons entering the Halls of Residence and MUST be observed:
  16.1.1 Fire Warning Systems, or fire fighting and safety equipment are not to be handled by unauthorised persons except in the case of fire.
  16.1.2 Naked flame appliances must not be operated within the Halls of Residence (fitted gas stoves are excluded).
  16.1.3 Candles, incense and oil burners are strictly prohibited.
  16.1.4 Double adaptors are not permitted. Power boards with a 10 amp cut-out switch may be used.
  16.1.5 Personal electric heating appliances may not be used at any time.
  16.1.6 All electrical appliances used in the Halls of Residences must comply with the appropriate Australian authorities' safety standards. Appliances must be used in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
  16.1.7 All electrical appliances used in the Halls of Residence must be “tested and tagged” by an approved, compliant authority.
  16.1.8 Unauthorised washing machines, clothes dryers and laundry equipment are not permitted.
  16.1.9 The Director, Student Residences and Business, or nominee may ban any electrical or other appliance without prior notice to any resident.
  16.1.10 Residents must not tamper, alter or otherwise interfere with any cabling, wiring or other electrical, AV or telecommunications infrastructure within Halls of Residences

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