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Residential Life Policy: Extension Cords

Home-style extension cords are not allowed in residence halls. By fire safety regulation, grounded, 15-ampere rated surge protectors are the only type of extension cord allowed in residence halls. This is a very important fire safety rule - overloaded extension cords can cause fires! We will confiscate "octopus plugs" and extension cords that do not fit the approved ratings. Surge protector-type power strips are available from local office supply stores, the Brown Bookstore, and Brown Computer Store.

Appliances (e.g., refrigerators) should be plugged directly into existing electrical outlets, not into a surge protector.