This article listitems which you aren’t allowed to have in your room in a University of Portsmouth Halls of Residence.
The following are not permitted within your bedroom (this is not an exhaustive list, but should give you an idea of what is not allowed – we need these restrictions for safety reasons and to ensure that the hall facilities are maintained in good order):
- use of cooking or heating equipment (e.g. deep fat fryer)
- washing lines
- use of naked flames (e.g. candles and oil burners)
- authentic or replica weapons of any sort
- air guns or paintball guns
- use of spray paints, glues etc. used for working on art/design projects
- moving or rearranging furniture or introducing additional furniture
- keeping of pets
- dart boards
- storing of bicycles, surfboards or other large outdoor equipment
- displaying or hanging items at windows
You are not allowed to make any structural changes to your room or attach anything to the furniture or walls, such as hooks or rails.
For electrical safety reasons, if you intend to bring more than one personal computer or a large number of electrical appliances to the hall, you must inform the Assistant Manager Accommodation Services.
Third party providers (e.g. Unite and Catherine House)
Please see the respective third party provider websites for items not allowed in halls of residence rooms.