Prohibited Items List

OSHE conducts routine safety inspections of all Morgan State-owned buildings to ensure compliance for the safety of all faculty, staff, and students on campus. All personnel are responsible for adhering to all regulations. Inspections are conducted periodically, on university-owned property in accordance with local state, and federal guidelines. Inspections are regularly scheduled throughout the year.  Fire hazards, such as candles and extension cords, are discarded. Items such as cooking appliances are immediately removed for occupancy. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary actions.

The following items are prohibited from all campus-owned facilities and residence halls and will be confiscated if found:

• Candles, incense, and fragrance burners (unless religious observance while attended)
• Non-surge-protected extension cords
• Halogen lamps (all desk and floor lamps)
• Lanterns/oil lamps and flammable liquids
• Liquid lighter fluid & Butane, no more than 12 ounces
• Live holiday decorations (trees, garlands, etc.)
• Weapons/Fireworks
• 3D printers 
• Hazardous materials (not including household cleaners)
• Portable/space heaters
• Cooking appliances in rooms without kitchens. Storing of small kitchen appliances is permitted, using small kitchen appliances is prohibited.
• All electric stoves (including but not limited to hot plates, cast iron burners, griddles, skillets, portable grills) to include office space

This list is subject to change.

Any and all questions should be sent to OSHE@morgan.edu