Appliances/Extension Cord Policies

ELECTRICAL POWER STRIPS AND EXTENSION CORDS
When additional electrical outlets are needed, residents must use Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved electrical power strips with built-in circuit breakers (red on/off button). Multiple plug adapters and extension cords are not permitted. Power strips should never be plugged into another power strip. Power strips should never be placed above the ceiling tiles, underneath carpet or stapled or pinched in any way. Running power strips underneath the mattresses is prohibited.

This powerstrip can be purchased at Home Depot for $10.99
It has a 4 foot cord but currently (12/09/10), Home Depot has surge
protectors with breakers with cords up to 20 feet.

PROHIBITED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
prohibited appliances and equipment include, but are not limited to, the following:

Air-conditioners
Halogen Torchiere Lamps
Camping Stoves
Hot Oil Popcorn Poppers
Ceiling Fans
Hot Plates
Crock Pots
Oven Broilers
Electric Skillets
Rice Cookers
Gas Power Tools
Steamers
Griddles
Space Heaters
Grills (George Foreman type, electrical, charcoal or propane)
Toasters
Toaster Ovens
Electric Power Tools (with the exception of storage for use outside the halls)
Sandwich Makers
Smoke/Fog Machines

Outdoor cooking appliances and equipment (grills, hibachis, deep fryers, barbecues, etc.) may be used outside the dormitories only and can only be brought to the premises on the day of use. These appliances and/or equipment (and the flame source used such as charcoal, lighter fluid, etc.) cannot be stored in rooms, common areas of the dormitory, or outside on the Quad as they pose a fire safety hazard. While in use, these appliances and/or equipment must be attended to at all times and remain at a safe distance (minimum of 15 feet) from all buildings and trees to avoid fire, fire hazard and/or smoke irritation to residents.

Electrical appliances not allowed or outdoor cooking appliances discovered being stored in a room will be confiscated by Unit Commanders and/or Housing Officers, Corps Housing staff or Operations & Training staff. Individuals responsible will be subject to disciplinary action.

APPROVED COOKING APPLIANCES
Approved cooking appliances will have closed coil elements and are limited to: Coffee pots; Hot pots; Hot air popcorn poppers; Blenders; and microwaves up to a stated FCC rating of not more than 700 watts.

Illegal or misused appliances will be confiscated by Unit Commanders and/or Housing Officers, Corps Housing staff or Operations & Training staff. Individuals responsible will be subject to disciplinary action.

Cadets are encouraged to check with Corps Housing before bringing any appliance into a Corps dormitory.

MICROWAVES
As permitted by the privilege system, cadet residents may have one microwave in the room provided it meets all of the following conditions:

The maximum output of the microwave is not to exceed a stated FCC rating of not more than 700 watts.
For fire safety reasons, the microwave must have its original FCC rating placard intact and affixed to the unit. Any microwave found without an FCC rating placard will be determined unsafe for use inside the dormitories and must be removed.
The microwave is plugged directly into an electrical outlet, or Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved power strip with built-in circuit breaker.
The microwave is used to prepare snack-type items only.
The microwave, for fire safety reasons, should not be plugged in and placed inside the closet.

REFRIGERATORS
As permitted by the privilege system, cadet residents may have one refrigerator in the room provided it meets all of the following conditions:

The refrigerator is Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved.
The total size of the refrigerator and freezer combined may not exceed 4.3 cubic feet.
The refrigerator is kept clean for sanitation reasons.
Between semesters, the refrigerator is cleaned, defrosted and unplugged.
The refrigerator is removed from the room prior to check-out.
The refrigerator, for fire safety reasons, should not be plugged in and placed inside room closet.
The refrigerator is plugged directly into an electrical outlet, or UL-approved power strip with built-in circuit breaker.

MAXIMUM ALLOWED COMBINATION OF MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATOR
Without exception, the maximum allowed combination in a Corps dormitory room is one microwave and one refrigerator. Additional units (plugged or unplugged) must be removed from the dormitory. A MicroFridge (a patented appliance combining refrigerator, freezer and microwave units operating off of one plug) is counted as one microwave and one refrigerator.

Cadets are encouraged to check with Corps Housing before bringing any appliance into a Corps dormitory.

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Power strips should never be plugged into another power strip. Power strips should never be placed above the ceiling tiles, underneath carpet or stapled or pinched in any way. Running power strips underneath the mattresses is prohibited. This powerstrip can be purchased at Home Depot for $10.99 It has a 4 foot cord but currently (12/09/10), Home Depot has surge protectors with breakers with cords up to 20 feet. PROHIBITED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES prohibited appliances and equipment include, but are not limited to, the following: Air-conditioners Halogen Torchiere Lamps Camping Stoves Hot Oil Popcorn Poppers Ceiling Fans Hot Plates Crock Pots Oven Broilers Electric Skillets Rice Cookers Gas Power Tools Steamers Griddles Space Heaters Grills (George Foreman type, electrical, charcoal or propane) Toasters Toaster Ovens Electric Power Tools (with the exception of storage for use outside the halls) Sandwich Makers Smoke/Fog Machines Outdoor cooking appliances and equipment (grills, hibachis, deep fryers, barbecues, etc.) may be used outside the dormitories only and can only be brought to the premises on the day of use. These appliances and/or equipment (and the flame source used such as charcoal, lighter fluid, etc.) cannot be stored in rooms, common areas of the dormitory, or outside on the Quad as they pose a fire safety hazard. While in use, these appliances and/or equipment must be attended to at all times and remain at a safe distance (minimum of 15 feet) from all buildings and trees to avoid fire, fire hazard and/or smoke irritation to residents. Electrical appliances not allowed or outdoor cooking appliances discovered being stored in a room will be confiscated by Unit Commanders and/or Housing Officers, Corps Housing staff or Operations & Training staff. Individuals responsible will be subject to disciplinary action. APPROVED COOKING APPLIANCES Approved cooking appliances will have closed coil elements and are limited to: Coffee pots; Hot pots; Hot air popcorn poppers; Blenders; and microwaves up to a stated FCC rating of not more than 700 watts. Illegal or misused appliances will be confiscated by Unit Commanders and/or Housing Officers, Corps Housing staff or Operations & Training staff. Individuals responsible will be subject to disciplinary action. *Cadets are encouraged to check with Corps Housing before bringing any appliance into a Corps dormitory.* MICROWAVES As permitted by the privilege system, cadet residents may have one microwave in the room provided it meets all of the following conditions: The maximum output of the microwave is not to exceed a stated FCC rating of not more than 700 watts. For fire safety reasons, the microwave must have its original FCC rating placard intact and affixed to the unit. Any microwave found without an FCC rating placard will be determined unsafe for use inside the dormitories and must be removed. The microwave is plugged directly into an electrical outlet, or Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved power strip with built-in circuit breaker. The microwave is used to prepare snack-type items only. The microwave, for fire safety reasons, should not be plugged in and placed inside the closet. REFRIGERATORS As permitted by the privilege system, cadet residents may have one refrigerator in the room provided it meets all of the following conditions: The refrigerator is Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved. The total size of the refrigerator and freezer combined may not exceed 4.3 cubic feet. The refrigerator is kept clean for sanitation reasons. Between semesters, the refrigerator is cleaned, defrosted and unplugged. The refrigerator is removed from the room prior to check-out. The refrigerator, for fire safety reasons, should not be plugged in and placed inside room closet. The refrigerator is plugged directly into an electrical outlet, or UL-approved power strip with built-in circuit breaker. MAXIMUM ALLOWED COMBINATION OF MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATOR Without exception, the maximum allowed combination in a Corps dormitory room is one microwave and one refrigerator. Additional units (plugged or unplugged) must be removed from the dormitory. A MicroFridge (a patented appliance combining refrigerator, freezer and microwave units operating off of one plug) is counted as one microwave and one refrigerator. Cadets are encouraged to check with Corps Housing before bringing any appliance into a Corps dormitory.