Because of possible injury to residents, it has been necessary to formulate rules to insure the safety of residents and the environment. These regulations include the following:

Cooking

Cooking appliances are not allowed in the halls except for coffee pots and popcorn poppers. In hall kitchens baking can be done, but the cooking of meals or meat is prohibited.

Candles

Candles have been found to be a severe fire hazard and their use is prohibited in the residence halls.

Christmas Trees

All natural trees to be used as Christmas trees in residence halls or rooms must first be fireproofed and all decorations must be nonflammable. Facility Services on the east side of campus will fireproof trees.

Flammable Liquids

Gasoline, kerosene, alcohol, cleaning fluids, etc., constitute a serious danger and are prohibited in residence halls, as are vehicles containing such fluids.

Fire Alarms and Fire Equipment

All possible measures are taken to assure the safety of the residents. This includes fire evacuation rules and regular fire drills. Tampering with fire alarms and firefighting equipment is prohibited because of the possibility of hindering student response in a regular drill or actual fire. Prosecution by the criminal authorities and/or disciplinary action under UM student conduct up to, and including dismissal from the University, is the penalty for intentionally setting off false fire alarms, or the unauthorized use of fire equipment and for starting fires.

Firearms, Chemicals, Fireworks and Explosives

Because of the physical danger and annoyance to residents and the possibility of fires, possession or discharge of fireworks, noxious chemicals, burning incense or explosives in the residence halls or on the campus is prohibited.

The University of Montana has a policy governing firearms (rifles, handguns, archery equipment, bows & arrows, shotguns of any type or caliber, including BB guns and pellet guns) to be registered and stored in authorized residence halls storage areas. These authorized residence halls storage areas are located in Aber, Miller, Jesse, Pantzer and Elrod Halls. Failure to adhere to this firearm policy may result in student conduct code violation and/or criminal charges being filed. Students who have a license to carry concealed weapons should be advised it is illegal to POSSESS a concealed weapon on The University of Montana campus even if licensed to do so.

Pets

We love our Grizzlies, but when it comes to bobcats and other pets -- there are no facilities for caring for pets and they do constitute a health hazard in a group living situation, pets are not allowed in residence halls.

Halogen Lamps

The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about the dangers of halogen lamps and the excessive operating temperatures of 970 to 1200 degrees F, that they produce.  Curtains, clothing, paper items and so forth burn quickly when they come in contact with 300W or 500W bulbs. Therefore, light bulbs greater than 150W, either incandescent or halogen, are not allowed.

Violent and Sexual Offenders

Any student or student dependent who has been designated as a violent or sexual offender by a county, state, or federal court and who is requesting housing in University Villages or University Residence Halls must notify the Residence Life Office or University Villages Office of this information prior to execution of the residence hall application or the University Villages Rental Agreement Form.

These offices must also be notified when a student or student's dependent residing in University residence halls or University Villages is designated as a violent or sexual offender within 24 hours following such designation by a county, state, or federal court. The University reserves the right to review the student tenant's or student tenant dependent's offender status and the potential risk to the community due to the tenant's or tenant dependent's residence in the University residence halls or University Villages. After such review the University may deny occupancy to a tenant or a tenant's dependent based on either offender's designation status. A student's failure to provide the notification required in this paragraph may also result in the student's unauthorized occupancy of University premises or other University of Montana Student Conduct Code violations, subjecting the student to Student Conduct Code disciplinary proceedings.