Health
and Safety Inspections
Officials of Rockhurst
University reserve the right to conduct health and safety
inspections of student rooms in all University-owned
housing. Advance notice to residents will
ordinarily be given prior to such inspections. Residents
are encouraged to be present while the inspections are
made but rooms and units will be inspected on the designated
date regardless of the resident's presence. Residence
life staff members will inspect all rooms or apartments
at the end of each semester and prior to breaks. Residents
are to have their room or unit clean upon inspection.
If upon entry a violation is visible (i.e. lounge furniture,
alcohol, etc.) it will be handled through the discipline
process. Prohibited items may be confiscated to promote
safety and compliance with campus policy. Anything in
plain view that is considered a violation of state or
federal law may be referred to the Rockhurst University
Department of Safety and Security for investigation.
Rooms should be found to be kept in a clean, orderly
manner. The custodial personnel in each building can assist in providing cleaning supplies.
Typically staff complete inspections in October,
Thanksgiving break, Christmas Break, in February, and
during Spring Break closing. Staff enter into student
rooms in pairs to inspect the following:
- 75% of window area clear
- windows are working
- no excessive cords/extension cords
- working smoke detector
- room is clean
- door knob is working
- pets (Fish in a 10 gallon or less take are acceptable)
- there are restricted appliances
- there are no policy violations
If residents
have health and safety violations they will receive
a letter stating what the violation is and when staff
will return to do a reinspection. If violations are
not fixed, residents will be billed according to our
policies in the
Student Handbook.
Health
and Safety Fines
Excessive
Dirtiness $25.00 (split between roommates unless
determined otherwise)
Candles
(each) $75.00
Extension
cords $25.00 (each)(appropriate surge protected extension
cords can be purchased in the Campus Bookstore)
Biohazard
$325.00 (or determined by Physical plant)
Tampered Smoke Detectors
$150.00 (split between roommates)
Improper Room Change $50.00
Unapproved Room Change (Room change fine and lock change) $150.00
Maintenance
Room Entry
The University reserves
the right to enter at any time in order to make repairs
or conduct maintenance upon University-owned property.
Entry is also permitted for actions necessary or appropriate
in emergencies and those necessary to maintain order
in a community living environment.
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