Columbia University Housing

Your safety is important. Due to the hazards associated with their use, the following appliances may not be used in student rooms:

• air conditioners
• grills (including George Foreman Grills)
• halogen lamps
• hot plates
• immersion coils
• oil, kerosene, and gas lamps
• open-coiled appliances
• steam vaporizers
• waterbeds
• any appliance attached to multiple extension cords

These appliances may only be used in designated cooking areas or kitchens:

• coffeemakers
• electrical appliances with heating elements
• hot pots
• microwave ovens
• popcorn poppers
• rice cookers
• toasters/toaster ovens