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These include but are not limited to:</li> <li>Gasoline, ether, paint, glue, etc.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Smoking is prohibited on campus and in all residence halls. <ul> <li>Smoking in bed is extremely dangerous and is one of the primary causes of fires in living areas.</li> <li>Careless disposal of matches and cigarette butts is also a common cause of fire.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Due to the high temperature emitted from halogen lamps they are prohibited in the residence halls.</li> <li>Individuals can only cook in designated areas or kitchens using the proper appliances. At no time is one permitted to leave the cooking process unattended.</li> <li>All fire alarms must be taken seriously, and all persons should follow emergency protocols on evacuation.</li> <li>Fire drills are required at least once each semester in residence halls.</li> <li>The fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment on campus and particularly in the residence halls are for the community’s protection. 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