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2.17.2. Heating and Cooling. Recommended temperature/thermostat settings are: heat 70
o
F; air
conditioning 76
o
F. Report any heating or cooling problems to the CDMO.
2.17.3. HVAC Systems. There are different types of systems used in the dormitories. All use
hot or cold water in a closed loop for either winter heating or summer cooling. You must replace
your room filter on a monthly basis to keep the air flowing through your room’s unit. If you
block the HVAC vents with a dirty filter, furniture, boxes or other items, air flow is cut off and
mold and mildew start to grow. If you have moisture on the HVAC outlets or on the windows
during the cooling season, raise your thermostat setting a few degrees to help eliminate the
problem. Keep all windows and doors closed for the HVAC system to operate properly. Do not
prop entry doors open because of the added strain to HVAC units.
2.17.4. Electricity. An organized effort must be made to conserve electricity by eliminating
unnecessary use. You can help by minimizing the use of all electrical appliances and lights,
especially during the peak demand periods of 0600 to 0800 and 1700 to 1900. DO NOT LEAVE
TELEVISIONS OR RADIOS ON UNATTENDED. When you leave your room, turn off all
appliances and room lights.
2.17.5. Laundry Facilities. Washing with full loads is recommended to conserve water and
energy. However, do not overload washers or dryers. Do not wash car mats or other heavy items
which can damage the washing machines. Ensure pens, markers, candy, etc., are removed from
clothing before washing. Use only the recommended amount of laundry soap in machines.
Clean the lint screen before and after using the dryer. Report inoperable machines to the CDMO.
2.18. Environment. Do NOT pour engine lubricants, coolants or other hazardous fluids into the
drain, on the ground or in dumpsters. Take them to the Auto Skills Shop for proper disposal.
Automotive tires and batteries must be disposed of through local recycling programs.
*2.19. Smoking. Smoking is not allowed in rooms, bathrooms, walkways, balconys or other
common areas except for the courtyards which are the only designated smoking areas. Spent
smoking materials, i.e., cigarette butts, cigar tips, etc., are to be placed in designated butt
cans only, NOT in the grass, walkways, stairwells, parking lots, etc. Remember, smoking
on dormitory grounds is a freedom that can be taken away if abused.
2.20. Drinking. The legal age for drinking alcoholic beverages is 21. If you are under 21,
you may NOT drink, purchase or possess alcoholic beverages. Anyone providing alcohol to
underage people will be PROSECUTED! IT’S THE LAW!
2.21. Bicycles. If you have a bicycle, provide the CDMO with the make, model and serial
number to be recorded in your room folder in the CDMO. This is necessary to identify
abandoned bicycles left in bike racks. Keep your bicycle locked up at the bike rack provided or
in your room as long as it is clean and doesn't block the entrance/exit to the room. Do not store
bicycles under staircases, on walkway balconies, or chained to railings. Unidentified or