question about lamps...

GatorEng23
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:32:04 +0000

Halogen lamps are more prone to fires and burns than regular lamps. They operate at a higher temperature and I guess the residence halls have had problems with accidents (fires, burns) that occurred because of halogen lamps, so they decided to ban them from the dorms.

They are strict with this policy, the RA will come in during the semester and perform fire code checks on each of the rooms and if he/she finds a halogen lamp (even if you hide it), you’re going to get in trouble. Now of course, they tell you when they will come, so you could bring it and then just hide it somewhere, but if some unfortunate accident occurs because of your lamp, you will be held responsible. I would return it back and buy one of the approved lamps.