Approved cooking and cooking appliances are allowed only in kitchens of the apartments at 10 West Street.  Residents must apply fire safety precautions and observe good cooking practices when cooking with appliances. Residents must regularly clean the stove drip pans to prevent residue buildup that could result in excessive smoke or fire. Residents will be held financially responsible for any building fire alarm activation or related damages resulting from negligence while cooking.

The use or possession of any item used for cooking, such as items with open coils; coffee pots and coffee makers; George Foreman (or similar) grills; toasters and toaster ovens; hot plates; electric fry pans; waffle, Panini, sandwich, and quesadilla makers; and oil fryers or auxiliary heaters are prohibited in all residence hall areas, however, the following may be used only in the 10 West apartments: , toasters, toaster ovens and George Foreman (or similar) grills. Keurig coffee makers are allowed in all residence halls because they do not have an open coil.

The Office of Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to prohibit any appliance without advanced notice.